Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royston
In or near Royston.
Royston — a village in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange · 5.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Royston is a village located in Yorkshire, with a population of 9,584. It features a range of local amenities and services typical of a community of its size. The area is characterised by its rural setting and serves as a residential hub for nearby regions.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6000, -1.4500
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S71 4QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley North
- Population
- 9,584
- Nearest railway station
- Barnsley Interchange — 5.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639017 (CC BY 4.0)
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Theatres · 0.9 km
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Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Royston
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Notton Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Notton
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Edward Sheerien School
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Opening of The Cudworth and West Green Bypass
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Barnsley Canal Blue Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.1 km
Archie Stinchcombe Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist — On Church Street in Royston, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ace Cinema
Ace Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirk Cross
Kirk Cross — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royston
Royston — village within the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Notton Bridge
Notton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Royston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Woolley Edge Camp Site
Woolley Edge Camp Site — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Broadlands Farm Caravan Site
Broadlands Farm Caravan Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Holiday Park
Nostell Holiday Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Heath Common Travelers Site
Heath Common Travelers Site — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square
Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British)
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British) in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Strafford Arms
The Strafford Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Wakefield Arms
The Wakefield Arms in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House
The Original Alfred Moody's Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royston?
- Royston is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S71 4QT), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Royston?
- Royston — a village in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Royston?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode S71 4QT.
- Is Royston a protected site?
- Yes — Royston is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Royston?
- The nearest railway station is Barnsley Interchange, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S71 4QT.