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Royston

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Royston

Royston is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Ryhill, 31km from Stanage Edge.

Royston is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 9,584, 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.

About Royston

Royston High School was a state school in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England. Along with City School, Sheffield, Royston High School had links with Malealea in Lesotho, small groups of pupils visited biannually. Pupils and parents organised fund raising activities throughout the year to help the villagers in

Read more Malealea. In 2009, Royston High School was merged with nearby school, Edward Sheerien and was renamed Carlton Community College. Primarily, the school was situated on two different sites which were the old Royston and Athersly campuses. In December 2010, the school moved to a new building in Carlton. The school was renamed Outwood Academy Carlton in 2016.

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Where is Royston located?

Royston is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.6000 latitude, -1.4500 longitude.

What is the population of Royston?

Royston has a population of approximately 9,584 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
9,584
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.6000, -1.4500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Royston

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Squires Cafe Bar

One of Yorkshire's most famous biker cafes near Sherburn-in-Elmet, hosting regular bike nights and rallies.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Stanage Edge

Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

Ladybower Inn

A traditional inn at the junction of Snake Pass and the A57 in the Peak District, a beloved meeting point for bikers and drivers tackling England's famous Snake Pass.

31 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Snake Pass

A twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Snake Pass Summit

The highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.

33 km · about 40 min drive

racetrack

Harewood Speed Hillclimb

The longest hillclimb course in England at 1,598 yards, climbing Yorkshire moorland on the Harewood estate with sweeping open views over Wharfedale from the spectator banks.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Peveril Castle

A Norman keep perched high above Castleton, guarding the Hope Valley with commanding views over the Peak.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mam Tor

Known as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Royston

  • 33 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.
  • 33 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 37 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 37 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 51 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 52 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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