Royston Cave

I have lived in the area for 40 plus years and this was my first visit. You would never know it was there, in the middle of town. A tour guide takes you down 21 steps and a steep slope, so buggies and wheel chairs can not go down. Your led into a single chamber where all these lovely ancient carvings have been etched into the wall. Most of them are in very good condition. The guide talks you through each carving explaining the history behind them. Noone knows exactly what the cave was used for, how old it is, who did the carvings etc. The carvings were heavily linked to Christianity, events and figures though. The tour takes around 45 mins, with opputtunity for questions and pictures. They also have a gift shop next door. Currently they have 4 tours a day at the weekend and you do need to book to guarantee your place. My only criticism was my group was quite large with 14 people so was a little squashed and not easy to move around to see everything. Near to the main train station also and places nearby for food and drink if needed. Would recommend a visit

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What a gem of a place. Who knew such a fascinating cave was hidden beneath Royston! We absolutely loved our visit to Royston Cave. Our guide, whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch… was absolutely awesome 🤩 So knowledgeable, engaging and genuinely passionate, which made the whole experience incredibly interesting from start to finish. The cave itself is fascinating, mysterious and unlike anything we’ve visited before. The history, carvings and stories surrounding it really capture your imagination. A little tip for visitors: definitely wear sturdy footwear/trainers as it’s slightly steep going down through the tunnel to reach the cave, but it’s completely worth it once you’re inside. We booked online and the whole process was very straightforward. Highly recommend a visit if you enjoy history, mystery or discovering hidden gems right on your doorstep. ✨

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Our visit to Royston Cave was disappointing from start to finish. First of all, the information about tickets is misleading. A notice at the entrance says not to book online and to wait for the guide. We did exactly that, only to be told after waiting around 20 minutes that we couldn’t buy tickets for the current tour, despite there being enough space. We were asked to wait another 45 minutes, which wasn’t practical as we were visiting with a young child. The cave itself is also very underwhelming for the price. £10 per adult for what is essentially a short walk down around 10 steps into one small chamber, where you simply stand and turn around looking at carved figures on the walls. While the carvings are interesting, there is still no confirmed historical explanation of what the cave was actually used for, so much of the tour is based on speculation. For the price, I honestly expected an actual cave to explore, perhaps with tunnels or multiple chambers. Instead, it’s just one very small underground room. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t recommend it. There are much better ways to spend £10 per person. That said, Royston itself doesn’t offer many attractions, so perhaps that’s why this is so popular—but for us, it felt like a waste of time and money.

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Small cave with engaging guide. Booking ahead required. The mystery and varied history were the most interesting bits. More than happy to support local volunteers that have a passion for the cave.

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