Christmas in the cave 🎄

The beautiful poppies in Priory Gardens. 'At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.'

The Catherine Wheel firework is thought to be named after St Catherine, who was condemned to death by the means of a spiked wheel. Legend says that when she touched the wheel it splintered into a 1000 pieces. Seen here holding the wheel, we believe she is one of the most iconic carvings in the cave!

The public season may be finished at the cave, but we have many events planned. A mid-week tour on St Katherine's feast day, festive Christmas tours in December and two meditation sessions on the winter solstice are all available to book online.

Our favourite tours of the year are now on sale !

Our public season has now finished for the year, but we have two specials planned in October and November. Please see our website for more details. #stcatherine #cave #autumnalvibes

The fate of the Knights Templar was sealed on Friday 13th October 1307 once King Philip IV France ordered their mass arrest in France. Join us for our only public tour during October to find out more about these warrior monks and their possible connection to the cave.

Our love of pattern can be seen throughout history, from interlocking Celtic designs to ornate Victorian florals. Drop-in for some relaxed pattern creating, from simple methods to more complex, try your hand at making your own designs. 📆 Sunday 21 and 28 September, 10am - 4pm 🎟️ Free Entry

Join us for a FREE workshop and discover quick and easy way to reduce heat loss and cut heating bills in the winter, and keep your home cooler and comfier throughout the summer months. 🗓️ Wednesday 22 October, 2pm-4:30pm and 6pm-8:30pm 🎟️ FREE 💻 Book here: buff.ly/PIaxzgS

We are please to announce our trio of special meditation sessions in the cave, starting with the equinox on 22nd Sept. Join us for a night of spirituality, reflection and meditation. Spaces is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

www.roystoncave.co.uk/post/st-mich... Royston cave will be open for tours on Monday 29th September to coincide with the feast day St Michael. Find out more about his possible connections to the cave on our website.

We are open Sat, Sun and Mon this Bank Holiday weekend. Our lovely guides will discuss the discovery, theories and history of the cave and town. Book online to secure your space. www.roystoncave.co.uk

Discover the art and archaeology of the @roystoncave.bsky.social in a brilliant little exhibition created by students from King James Academy, Royston, as part of their work experience at the Museum. The exhibition is open Thursday - Sunday, 10am to 4pm, and admission is free.

Sometimes attributed to St George, it has also been suggested that instead this carving could be St Michael. Could this be where the Michael ley line enters the cave ? To find out more and to celebrate the feast day of this saint join us for public tours on Monday 29th September at 1pm and 1:45pm.

The Jowler trail starts this weekend in Royston. Bring the children and help them learn about the history of the town, and if you are feeling lavish you can enhance the experience with a baked treat at every checkpoint !

Discover the art and archaeology of @roystoncave.bsky.social in our brilliant new mini-exhibition, 'Carvings and Critters'.

We will be holding our second Sensory Adapted tour on 7th Sept,within the cave,for people who may need a different atmosphere to be able to enjoy a visit. The guide will only offer information when it is requested, and visitor numbers reduced. Please see our website for more details.

Two tickets have just become available for our previously sold out dowsing special on Wednesday evening. We had a practise on Monday night, and as well as being so cool down the there, it was great fun, so grab the opportunity to join us ! #dowsing #pendulum

Coming up this month at the Museum... 🔥 Anglo-Saxon Day ⛱ The Museum Tots are off on holiday 🖌 Spark! art club for creative minds aged 11 to 14yrs 🏛 Discover the Royston area in the Roman period in this month's talk 🎶 An evening of music 🥂 An evening of craft buff.ly/adCzSu7

Summer fun coming soon !

www.roystoncave.co.uk/post/john-th... The 24th June is the feast day of St John, which celebrates his birth. Read more here !

Too hot for an outing this weekend ? Not in the cave, it is a cool 10 degrees down below - lovely 😎

Can you feel the force ? Summer solstice at the cave is a special time, so why not join one of our public tours this weekend.

Join us on the 2nd July for our dowsing special. Our guide will talk through ley line theories, dowsing and then you will have the opportunity to try for yourself. Will you be able to detect the Michael and Mary lines, said by some to cross in the cave??

The 7th June, marks national #TourettesAwarenessDay and we are supporting @TourettesAction to show solidarity and support to the 300,000 people living with Tourette syndrome in the UK. Find out more here youtu.be/3OhuNoERSHY #Misunderstood #turnitgreen

Wondering what to do this bank holiday weekend ? Wondering what is at the end of the tunnel ? We are open Sunday and Monday afternoon, so come along !

Our friends at Royston Museum are taking part in the Great Big Green Week. If you are visiting the cave on 14th June, why not pop along and see what they have in store ?

There's still time to book your tickets for 2 fantastic evenings at the Museum this week. 📸 Take a wander through 1890's Royston on Wednesday 21 May 🎶 Enjoy an evening of acoustic music on Friday 23 May Head to our website for full details and to book your tickets: buff.ly/MJLEGi3

We will be holding Sensory Adapted tours in the cave for people who would appreciate a different atmosphere. The guide will only present information when it is requested, and visitor numbers will be reduced. See our website for more information. www.roystoncave.co.uk/events

And one for our friends @roystoncave.bsky.social... In Royston, a cave carved in stone, With ancient marks all on its own. The past whispers near, In silence, unclear, A mystery still unknown.

Due to the solstice falling on a Saturday this year, we will only be holding one special meditation session on 21st June, so book early to get your ticket! www.roystoncave.co.uk/events

There are so many things to do in Royston this weekend ! An art exhibition, the market, a book fayre, the splashpark opens for the summer and the May Fayre on Monday. What a prefect time to visit the cave and make a day of it 🙂

We have just published our next midweek special to be held on the feast day of John the Baptist on 24th June 2025. It is thought that he stands on the left of this carving, which could be a replica of the seal of the Priory that stood in Royston.

An old photograph taken of the supposed resurrection carving in the cave. Above the niche, and below the Hand of God, there is an outstretched arm with a figure resting on top of it, thought to be Christ in the tomb.

Our May half term children tours are now available to book online. Aimed at the under 10's, these tours will discuss the discovery and theories associated with the cave. Full details on our website. www.roystoncave.co.uk/events

It is with deep regret that we will have to cancel the public tours that were planned for 5th and 6th April. Ticket holders will be contacted directly. Sorry.

The very rare pasqueflower is in full bloom on Therfield Heath, so if you are visiting the cave over the next few weeks, a walk to Church Hill is recommended !

We'd stop for St Lawrence, every time! 🤩

Why not combine your visit to the cave with our annual May Fayre and make a day of it ! #familydaysout

This carving is thought to be a representation of Saint George. To celebrate his feast day the cave will be open for a special mid week tour on 23rd April. Please book online www.roystoncave.co.uk/events

Tickets are selling well for our first weekend of public tours. Secure yours by buying online via our website. Ticket prices have frozen from last year so even more reason to make 2025 the time to visit !

There are many carvings of hearts within the cave. The shape we recognise today began to be seen in the 14th century, and is thought to be a variation of foliage which was originally used to symbolise fertility. Happy Valentines from Royston Cave ❤️

Tickets for our 2025 public season are now on sale ! Visit Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays between 5th April and 28th Sept. Book online to guarantee entry. www.roystoncave.co.uk/visit

Watch us on BBC Look East tonight at 6:30pm as we spread the word about the guide vacancies at the cave !

As this diagram shows, the cave isn't accessible to all. We can therefore bring the cave to you! Our talks include a 3D image of the cave, and we can bring the equipment needed to your group or society. Please check our website for more details.

We are hiring ! If you love history, have great communication skills and love meeting interesting people then why not apply ? See our website for more details www.roystoncave.co.uk/about

We are hiring ! If you love history, have great communication skills and love meeting interesting people then why not apply ? See our website for more details www.roystoncave.co.uk/about

One ticket has become available for our sold out Winter Solstice sessions. If you are interested please book online at www.roystoncave.co.uk/events

My favourite tours of the year ! Looking forward to meeting our visitors this weekend. 🎅

Repairs in the cave are all complete, so now its time to start decorating, lets get ready for Christmas ! #welding #festivefun