Children and Families



Studlands Rise First School

Studlands Rise,
Royston,
Hertfordshire,
SG8 9HB

01763 243930
Story time for Under 5’s, Melbourn Hub

Come and listen to stories with other families in our warm and welcoming café.

Fridays, 10-10.30am

Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination.

Fridays, 2pm - 2.30pm.

Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston  SG8 9JN

Story Meadow – Nature – Storytelling – Art

Story Meadow provides immersive storytelling sessions in beautiful natural settings. Children are encouraged to share their ideas throughout the wonderful stories.  The sessions break off for small world play, short challenges, and arts and crafts then come back together at the end of the session to hear the end of the story with the children's contributions and arts and crafts to bring it to life!

The Royston Parent & Toddler Group meets in the Royston Priory Gardens, 9.45-10.45am or 11-12noon | Every Tuesday during term time | £6 a session each half term (or £8.50 drop in). To book: www.storymeadow.co.uk

 

St Mary's Church Hall
Melbourn Road
Royston
Herts
SG8 7DB

01763 243117
Steeple Morden Primary School

Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
7 Hay Street
Steeple Morden
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 0PD

01763 852474

We are a friendly, sociable and inclusive cricket club.
If you have any queries or would like to join, then please get in touch with us today.
THE CLUB HOUSE, The Recreation Ground, Steeple Morden, Cambridgeshire SG8 0PD

Fraser, 01763 853008
Stage Right Studios

Fully equipped dance studios. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Streetdance, Lyrical, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing. Boys only classes. BTDA and ISTD grades & vocational exams. All ages and abilities Monday - Thursday, Saturdays Stage Right Studios, Lumen Road, Royston SG8 7AF

01763 244866
Stagecoach Royston

Stagecoach Performing Arts Royston and Baldock offers drama, dance and singing classes for children aged 2-18 years. We provide quality part-time training in the performing arts and welcome all students in our local area.
Our aim is to nurture and develop young people through acting, singing and dancing in Royston and Baldock, stretching young imaginations and building confidence. We provide the right combination of learning and performing, with opportunities for all ages.

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB
Mini Stages (2-4 years)
Saturday 8.30 - 9.15,  9 – 9.45

Early Stages (4-6 years)
Saturday 9.30 – 11am, 11.15 – 12.45pm, 2.15 – 3.45pm

Main Stages (6-18 years)
Saturday 10-1pm, 2.30 – 5.30pm

07743 356 219
Squire Archery

The perfect place for a private family archery activity starting at £9 per person for a family or small group session.
Open 7 days a week.
Book yourself in through the Squire Archery website.
Suitable for 7 year olds and up. Do something different and make some great memories.

Spark! Art for Teens

Second Thursday of the month, 4pm to 5pm at Royston Museum

Spark your creativity at our teen art club! Whether you are just discovering your talent or building your creative future, join in with like-minded young people. Each month explore a different technique, from shadow painting to cyanotypes, collage to typography and plenty more to fuel your interest. Each session is suitable for 11 – 14-year-olds, all materials are provided and guided by Rhian, our in-house creative and professional illustrator.

Cost: £5 per child

Booking essential via our website

Smarties Pre-School & Out Of School Club

Monday - Friday @ 9am - 3pm for ages 2 - 4 year olds

A fun, safe environment for children with a fully qualified team.

We also offer wrap around care at our Out of School Club

Breakfast Club: 7.45am - 8.45am

After School: 3.15pm-6pm term time only.

Our popular Holiday Club opens 7.45am - 6pm, look out for our posters.

We accept childcare vouchers

HAF vouchers accepted during selected Holiday Clubs

For more information contact Georgina Dowley on 01763 852888
Sleepy Creations

Teepee Sleepover Hire and Luxe Picnics

Shepreth Village Hall is located in the centre of the village, adjacent to the recreation ground.

The historic, well maintained building offers a range of facilities suitable for a variety of activities.

There is easy access by road or rail.

Station Road, Shepreth,Royston, SG8 6PS

01763 268605
Saturday Stories

Stories for under 8s, come and have a listen for free (donations welcome).
Last Saturday of the month.  2.00pm  Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston SG8 9JN
0300 123 4049

0300 123 4049

Mon-Fri 12-1.30pm, 2.5yrs+ Providing a wonderful environment for your child to enjoy their lunch with others, take part in games and story time.

Contact 01763 287 238

Mon-Fri 9am-12noon. For 2.5yrs up. We provide a safe secure environment with excellent facilities.

Contact 01763 287 238
Royston Town Youth FC Inclusive 

Fun football coaching sessions for children aged 6-16 with Learning, Sensory and Physical Disabilities

Fridays, Junior 6-7pm Senior 7-8pm

King James Academy - Junior Site, Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JF

Guy 0790 419 3530 or Frankie 0790 415 7940
Royston Town Youth FC

FA Charter Standard Community Club with FA Qualified Coaches running Mini Crows (3-6 years), Inclusive (Disability), Wildcats (Girls only 5-11) and our Youth section covering U7-U18 Football Teams, training and matches at varying times/days/locations.

Holiday Club

Royston Town FC (Hall for Hire)

You can hire the Clubhouse for your exclusive use to celebrate special events and occasions. Special discounts apply for all RTFC Supporters Club members.

RTFC,
Garden Walk,
Royston,
SG8 7HP

01763 241204 (RTFC Clubhouse Number)

RTFC, Garden Walk, Royston SG8 7HP

Various times

Terry McKinnell, 07772 086 709 or Steve Jackson, 07850 383 483
Royston Town Council Markets

Every Wednesday and Saturday

Royston Market Square

Market Hill

Royston

01763 245484
Royston Town Band

Brass Band weekly rehearsals.

Activities including competitions, concerts, summer fetes, parks.

Any age and ability welcome. Development band rehearsals for beginners/learners of any age on Tuesdays.

Tuesdays 7-8pm for Development Band.

Thursdays, 7.30-9.30pm.

Tannery Drift, Royston, SG8 5DE

Charmian Flowerday, 07787 504752

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