Church of St John the Baptist, Royston

Name: Church of St John the Baptist
Address: Royston, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Royston

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The Church of St John the Baptist is an Anglican church in the town of Royston, Hertfordshire, England. The nave and aisles, which were built c. 1250, originally formed the quire and sanctuary of a large church belonging to the Augustinian Priory of Royston. It was converted to a parish church following the Dissolution of the Monasteries. ()

Coordinates: 52°2'52"N, 0°1'18"W

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Royston United Kingdom

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Church of St John the Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royston Cave, All Saints' Church, Sandon, Therfield Heath, Melwood.

~450 ftW
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Royston Cave, Royston
3 min walk • Royston Cave is an artificial cave located in Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, England. It is located beneath the crossroads formed by Ermine Street and the Icknield Way.
4.4 miSW
Church
All Saints' Church, Sandon
113 min walk • All Saints' Church is a Church of England Parish Church in Sandon, Hertfordshire, England. It is listed Grade I.
1.2 miW
Park
Therfield Heath, Royston
31 min walk • Therfield Heath is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and Local Nature Reserve on the chalk escarpment just north of Therfield, Hertfordshire; since it lies south-west of the town of Royston it is also known locally as Royston Heath.
3.6 miN
Park
Melwood
91 min walk • Melwood is a 0.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Meldreth in Cambridgeshire, England. It is owned by Cambridgeshire County Council and managed by the Melwood Conservation Group.
3.6 miN
Museum
RAF Bassingbourn
93 min walk • Royal Air Force Bassingbourn or more simply RAF Bassingbourn is a former Royal Air Force station located in Cambridgeshire approximately 3 mi north of Royston, Hertfordshire and 11 mi south west of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.
5.4 miW
Park
Ashwell Springs
139 min walk • Ashwell Springs is a 0.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Ashwell in Hertfordshire. The local planning authority is North Hertfordshire District Council.
5 miNE
Village
Fowlmere
129 min walk • One of the main attractions in Fowlmere is the beautiful St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and features a striking medieval tower. Visitors can explore the church and its grounds, taking in the intricate stained glass windows and ornate stonework.
7 miNE
Obelisk
Rowley's Hill, Harston
179 min walk • Rowley's Hill is a hill in Cambridgeshire, near the villages of Harston and Newton. Although of only moderate height, it has a relatively large prominence due to it being surrounded on all sides by a 'moat' of much lower land.
~540 ftW
Memorial
Roisia's Cross, Royston
3 min walk • Roisia's Cross is a cross in Royston, Hertfordshire, at the crossroads of Ermine Street and the Icknield Way. Most likely it was in the southeast angle of the crossroads in the parish of Barkway. This was in the fee of the Lordship of Newsells.
3 miNE
Village
Melbourn
77 min walk • One of the highlights of a visit to Melbourn is exploring its beautiful natural surroundings. The village is surrounded by stunning countryside, making it the perfect base for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching.
4.2 miNE
National park
Fowlmere RSPB reserve
107 min walk • Fowlmere is a Royal Society for the Protection of Birds nature reserve between Fowlmere and Melbourn in Cambridgeshire. It is designated a 39.9 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest called Fowlmere Watercress Beds.