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Straddling the River Ver and the old Roman road of Watling Street, Park Street offers a distinct village identity just a couple of miles south of St Albans. It is a place defined largely by its geography; the village is bordered by the Alban Way - a popular trail for cyclists and walkers following the former railway line - and the greenery of the surrounding Metropolitan Green Belt. Many of the older properties, including the 17th-century timber-framed cottages and the prominent Park Street Mill, hint at its history as an industrial and agricultural hub outside the city walls. Today, the village functions as a practical crossroads, well-served by its own station on the Abbey Line, providing a direct eight-minute link to Watford Junction. While the proximity to the M25 and M1 makes it a notable hub for commuters, the heart of the village remains centered around the local schools and the traditional pubs that sit near the bridge, maintaining a quiet, semi-rural character despite its excellent connectivity.