St Albans is 22 miles north of central London. St Albans is twinned with Fano (Italy), Nevers (France) and others. Most recently, St Albans replaced Mayfair as the most expensive square on a UK special edition of Monopoly – due to an internet vote. Nearby towns and villages include: Abbots Langley, Borehamwood, Bricket Wood, Elstree, Hatfield, Watford, St Stephens and Hemel Hempstead.