Stag Walkers Social: Royston Cave Tour

Join Stag Walkers this Spring Bank Holiday for a tour of the mysterious Royston Cave, preceded by the option of a local walk and followed by the opportunity of drinks at the King James pub.

Underneath the main road through Royston is a cavern which lay hidden for centuries. Discovered by accident in 1742, this man-made cave is covered in strange carvings of religious figures. To this day, it is not known when the cave was dug out of the chalk or what its purpose was; there are a few theories including that it could have been a private chapel or used by the Knights Templar. It now attracts visitors intrigued by its history or drawn by its apparent sacred energy.

We will join the public guided tour starting at 3:20pm, lasting approximately 40 minutes. After this, you are welcome to join us for a drink at the King James Pub just a short walk from the cave.

If you wish to join our local walk beforehand, please book for the walk at our separate event page.

Booking your place

This event is for up to 15 people including the host and is open to all.

Tickets are £10 each. Please buy your ticket in advance via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-tours-of-royston-cave-tickets-1981697256841

Please let us know you're coming by clicking the 'Attend' button on our Meetup event page.

If you cannot make it on the day, please remember to edit your RSVP so we know not to wait for you.

Please note: you are responsible for booking your own ticket for this event. Please remember to select the right day and time. No dogs are allowed in the cave, except assistance dogs. The cave can be slippery and uneven underfoot so wear appropriate, sturdy footwear.

Location

Royston Cave, Katherine's Yard, Melbourn Street, Royston, Herts, SG8 7BZ
Meet us at the entrance to Royston Cave which is roughly a 10-minute walk from the train station and a 5 minute walk from the Civic Centre Car Park.

Please note: those who are coming straight from the walk are advised to leave bags in their vehicles or politely ask someone to store them in their vehicles if they are able to.

Start time: 15:15
End time: 16:00
Event host: Adam G

Please:

• DO NOT book onto an event unless you are pretty sure you will be able to make it.
• UPDATE YOUR RSVP. We understand ‘life happens’ so if you need to change your RSVP please do this at least 24 hours before the event and before booking closes to enable someone else to take your place.
• DON’T NO-SHOW on the day unless it is absolutely unavoidable (we do understand ‘life happens’) because it prevents others from enjoying an event if it is fully booked.
• TAKE NOTE that if you no-show three times, without extenuating circumstances, we will decline further bookings from you for a period of six weeks.
• DO car-share or use public transport if possible. To offer a lift or ask for one from a fellow walker, please use the Meetup event page.
• FOLLOW NHS guidelines and do not attend the event if you are unwell.

About the organisers

Stag Walkers is a Ramblers group aimed mainly at people in their 20s and 30s but all are welcome and we have members of all ages. We run weekly walks, on Saturdays or Sundays, varying in length from around 5 to 15 miles, and we host regular social nights. Walks and socials generally take place across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire.
 

This event is open to Ramblers members and non-members. For details of how to join Ramblers and how much it costs please visit: www.ramblers.org.uk/stag-walkers
 

The Ramblers' Association is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company registration number: 4458492. Registered Charity in England and Wales number: 1093577. Registered office: The Ramblers, Stone King LLP, Boundary House, 91 Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HR