Royston Parish Church Guided Tours

Come and explore the 850 year old heritage of the Parish Church of St John the Baptist in the town of Royston and take the rare opportunity of seeing displayed in full the "Royston tapestry", an 80-foot (24.5m) embroidered work in the style of the Bayeux tapestry. Created by local volunteers it took 25 years to make, running from July 1993 to October 2018 and tells the history of this Hertfordshire town.
We will have information and tour guides available to explain the history and the stories of some of the people who have made Royston and its church over the last 850 years (30 minute tours running throughout the day), including bell maker Thomas Lester, crusader Edward Palfreyman and Augustinian Brother Timothy.
There will be demonstrations of the organ and bell-ringing, a children's trail and activities.
Delicious teas and cakes and home made produce will also be on sale all day.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

St John the Baptist Church, Church Lane, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9LG

Directions:

Royston Parish Church can be reached on foot from entrances in Church Lane, Melbourn Street or the Priory Park. Sorry, we do not have any parking on site, but there is Pay and Display parking close by either on Fish Hill, Royston (SG8 9JG) or the Civic Centre Car Park (SG8 7XB). There are level paths leading to the church (wheelchair and buggy friendly).

Contact on day:

Clare Davies

Telephone number:

+447938584570

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is level access to Royston Parish Church nave, kitchen and toilets, and a ramp to the chancel. The ringing gallery is only accessible via a staircase.

Additional information

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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