Therfield Heath, Royston

Name: Therfield Heath
Address: Royston, United Kingdom

#3 among attractions in Royston

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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. The Heath is a common on which sheep are still regularly grazed. The site offers views towards the north, over the valley of the Cam as far as Cambridge. ()

Elevation: 325 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°2'35"N, 0°2'57"W

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Royston United Kingdom

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Therfield Heath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royston Cave, St Mary's Church, Ashwell, Church of St John the Baptist, All Saints' Church, Sandon.

1.1 miE
Natural attraction, Park, Cave
Royston Cave, Royston
30 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.
4.5 miW
Church
St Mary's Church, Ashwell
114 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Ashwell, in the English county of Hertfordshire, is the Anglican parish church for the village. It comes under the Diocese of St Albans and is one of the largest village churches in the county.
1.2 miE
Church
Church of St John the Baptist, Royston
31 min walk • 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.
3.6 miS
Church
All Saints' Church, Sandon
92 min walk • All Saints' Church is a Church of England Parish Church in Sandon, Hertfordshire, England. It is listed Grade I.
5.1 miSW
Church
Church of St Margaret of Antioch
131 min walk • The Church of St Margaret of Antioch is the Anglican parish church for the village of Bygrave in Hertfordshire. Dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch, the church has been a Grade II* listed building since 1968 and comes under the Diocese of St Albans.
6.7 miNW
Church
Church of St Peter
171 min walk • Church of St Peter is a Grade I listed church in Wrestlingworth, Bedfordshire, England. It became a listed building on 31 October 1966.
4.4 miNE
Park
Melwood
113 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.
3.7 miN
Museum
RAF Bassingbourn
95 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.
5.3 miW
Park
Ashwell Quarry and Quarry Springs
136 min walk • Ashwell Quarry and Quarry Springs is a three hectare nature reserve managed by the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust near Ashwell in Hertfordshire. Ashwell Quarry is owned by a local farmer, and Quarry Springs by Hertfordshire County Council. It is a Regionally Important Geological Site.
4.3 miW
Park
Ashwell Springs
109 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.
6.2 miNE
Village
Fowlmere
158 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.