Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Royston
Royston — village within the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fitzwilliam · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Royston, the nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, located 5.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Royston is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 10,728 people. Address: S71. Wikidata describes it as: "village within the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.6100°, -1.4500°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Royston is a suburban village within the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England. Historically, the village formed part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, but was incorporated into the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley in 1974 and is now on the border with West Yorkshire. It is part of the Barnsley Central borough constituency, and has a population of 10,728. It is situated 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Barnsley, and 6 miles (9.7 km) south-east of Wakefield.
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Background
History
The village is recorded in the Domesday Book as Rorestone with the name deriving from Hror's or Roarr's farm /settlement (Hror/Roarr-s-tun). The village was in the wapentake of Staincross. Originally a farming village, Royston joined the Industrial Revolution with the construction in the 1790s of the Barnsley Canal, and later a branch of the Midland Railway. Both are now disused. A big source of employment for Royston was Monckton Colliery (1878–1966), although the pithead was just over the border into modern West Yorkshire. This was replaced by Royston Drift Mine. There was also, a clay works and brick works but these are all now closed, although a coke works operated until recently on the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6100, -1.4500
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Notton
- Postcode
- S71
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Population
- 10,728
- Nearest railway station
- Fitzwilliam — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1617071 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royston, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: StJohnsRoyston.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Notton Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Royston
Villages · 1.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist
Historic churches · 1.5 km
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Notton
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Barnsley Canal Blue Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
Ace Cinema
Theatres · 2.0 km
Kirk Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Wayside cross known as Kirk Cross
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Charles Watertons Grave
Memorials & monuments · 3.2 km
Wharncliffe Woodmoor Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Barnsley Canal Haw Park Bridge
Historic bridges · 3.3 km
Island wall running around Walton Hall including 2 boat houses, steps and landing stage to west
Marinas · 3.5 km
Royston is a town in Yorkshire with a population of 10,728. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 10,728
- Constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Royston
17 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Royston →
📷 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.
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Kinsley Greyhound Stadium
Kinsley Greyhound Stadium — Greyhound racing stadium in England.
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📷 5Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Walton Hall
Walton Hall — Grade II* listed house in Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · Yorkshire & the Humber
Waterton Park
Waterton Park — designed landscape and nature reserve in Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 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.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall
Bridge and medieval gateway at Walton Hall — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Notton Bridge
Notton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barnsley Canal Blue Bridge
Barnsley Canal Blue Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Iron Bridge across Lake to Walton Hall
Iron Bridge across Lake to Walton Hall — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Charles Watertons Grave
Charles Watertons Grave — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ace Cinema
Ace Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fitzwilliam Community Bike Track
Fitzwilliam Community Bike Track — a mtb trail in england yorkshire.
📷 5Mountain bike trails · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fitzwilliam Community Bike Track
Fitzwilliam Community Bike Track — a mtb trail in england yorkshire.
📷 5Marinas · Yorkshire & the Humber
Island wall running around Walton Hall including 2 boat houses, steps and landing stage to west
Island wall running around Walton Hall including 2 boat houses, steps and landing stage to west — a marina in england yorkshire.
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Notton Bridge
Notton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 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.
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Notton
Notton — a village located in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barnsley Canal Blue Bridge
Barnsley Canal Blue Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ace Cinema
Ace Cinema — a cinema heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Royston
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Woolley Edge Camp Site
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📷 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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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bank House Hotel
Bank House Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British)
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British) 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Strafford Arms
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royston?
- Royston is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S71), in the parish of Notton.
- What is Royston?
- Royston — village within the Metropolitan borough of Barnsley, in South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Royston?
- The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode S71.
- Is Royston free to visit?
- Yes, Royston is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royston?
- The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S71.