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King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
20 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Royston is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bassingbourn, 20km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Royston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 15,781, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Royston sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Royston to your route.
Roisia's Cross was a medieval cross in Royston, Hertfordshire, England. It was erected at the crossroads of Ermine Street and the Icknield Way (cum Ashwell Street). Only the base of the structure survives.
Most likely it was in the southeast angle of the crossroads in the parish of Barkway. This was in the fee of theRead more
Lordship of Newsells. The first recorded owner was Eudo Dapifer, steward to William the Conqueror. Eudo was married to Rohais, daughter of Richard Fitz Gilbert. Whether there was some monument predating this remains a matter for speculation.
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Royston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.0483 latitude, -0.0244 longitude.
Royston has a population of approximately 15,781 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
42 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
A simple roadside tea hut in Epping Forest that has been a legendary biker gathering spot for decades.
43 km · about 50 min drive
cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
45 km · about 50 min drive
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The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
48 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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