Leisure

What’s New! In Royston & Beyond…

Following on from last month’s What’s NEW article, the response has been fantastic! This month we’re bringing you even more exciting updates – from brand-new businesses opening their doors and a relocation. Just Opened: Balloon Gift Boutique & Events, located on Royston Industiral Estate Everything balloon and party related, from single helium balloons to big […]

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Out & About – Royston Arts Festival 19-28th September 2025

Royston Arts Festival 2025 takes place from 19th – 28th September, with over 50 events for all ages and interests, many of them free. Here are some of this year’s highlights: Live Music The Opening Night Concert on Friday 19th September features 6-piece multi-instrumental ‘Tin Giants’, plus ‘Bird In The Belly’ a 4-piece band from

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Community News: The Listing Competition Winners!

We were delighted to hear from our Readers’ Survey Winner, Josie Gowler, who won a £100 voucher to spend at a local restaurant – Josie chose to visit  The Chequers at Fowlmere. Josie explained; “The Chequers at Fowlmere is very special to my husband and I: when we moved to the area it was our

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Community News: The Duncombe Arms to re-open its doors in Waresley, Sandy

Nutwood Pubs to revitalise well-loved community hub, challenging the Nationwide trend of village pub closures… After over 18 months of being shuttered, the Duncombe Arms is about to throw open its doors once again under the stewardship of Nutwood Pubs. At a moment when local pubs across the UK are disappearing fast, this historic Waresley

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Things To Do: Bury Lane, Houseplant Glasshouse Open Weekend

The Bury Lane Glasshouses are open on Saturday 6th September 10am-4pm and Sunday 7th September 11am-4pm This is THE experience of the year for plant lovers, tour the vast glasshouses, full of sustainably grown houseplants, and see for yourself the state-of-the-art  lighting, heating and watering methods used.  Plants are available to buy at greatly reduced

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Community News – Royston Leisure Centre

As we looked through The Listing archives for our celebration issue, we were delighted to discover that September 2005 also marked the opening of Royston Leisure Centre! Many of our readers will remember the buzz of excitement when the town learned we were getting our very own multi-sport leisure centre – and we proudly featured

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Out & About: The Great Big Walk for Herts

Get your walking boots on Hertfordshire’s much-loved fundraising event, the Great Big Walk for Herts, is back on Saturday 27th September. Organised by Herts based charity Helping Herts, the walk invites residents across the county to take on a 13-mile countryside loop in support of a cause that matters to them. With 12 unique routes to

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What’s New! Welcome to Royston…

Royston is buzzing with fresh faces and fabulous new businesses – each bringing something special to our town centre! We’d like to give a big Listing welcome to the following businesses: BetweenBuns has officially landed on Kneesworth Street, serving up gourmet burgers and good vibes in a bold, flavour-packed setting. Whether you’re a foodie or

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