Events & Activities in Royston


This page gives information on events and activities in Royston and the surrounding area, including Buntingford. It is updated daily. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch by using the email address opposite.


Monday 23rd December – Chatty Cafe

The ‘Chatter and Natter table’ is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others. The table will be hosted by a friendly volunteer every Monday. Do come along and sit for a chat. Mondays from 12 noon – 1.30pm. At Kooky Nohmad, 42 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AG.


Tuesday 24th December – Christmas Eve Disco

Come along to Buntingford and District Social Club, 6 Church Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AS, on Tuesday 24th December from 8pm for their Christmas Eve Disco.


Friday 27th December – Community Coffee Morning

Pop along and join the residents of Layston Grove Care Home, Keen Avenue, Buntingford, SG9 9SU, for their monthly community coffee morning where you can enjoy delicious cake and a hot drink for free. Last Friday of the month from 11am – 12.30pm.


Saturday 28th December – Royston Coffee Morning

Come along to this weekly Royston Coffee Morning meeting Saturdays from 10am – 11.30am, at Royston Parish Church. All welcome.


Saturday 28th December – Storytime

Storytime for under eights on the last Saturday of the month from 2pm – 2.30pm, at Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN.


Thursday 2nd January – Storytime

These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer. Join in with a mix of picture book stories and rhymes. Every Thursday from 10.30am – 11am, at Buntingford Library, 77 High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AE.


Friday 3rd January – Storytime

Listen to a story and have fun with a colouring activity. Every Friday at 2pm. Suitable for 2–5 year olds. At Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN.


Friday 3rd January – LEGO Club

Each week will have a theme but if your child enjoys free play, that’s fine too. Children of 8 years and under must have an adult with them at all times. Fridays from 4pm – 5pm at Buntingford Library, 77 High Street, Buntingford, SG9 9AE.


Sunday 5th January – Craft Fair

Pop along for some unique crafts and gift ideas. First Sunday of the month from 10am – 2pm. At Market Hill Rooms Fish Hill, Royston, SG8 9JL.


Monday 6th January – Chatty Cafe

The ‘Chatter and Natter table’ is a wonderful way of encouraging people of all ages to talk to others. The table will be hosted by a friendly volunteer every Monday. Do come along and sit for a chat. Mondays from 12 noon – 1.30pm. At Kooky Nohmad, 42 High Street, Royston, SG8 9AG.


Wednesday 8th January – Royston Outdoor Market

Royston Market Square, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JR. Royston Country Market sells home produced cakes, pies, biscuits, savouries, ready meals, marmalade, jams, chutneys, apple juice and eggs. Seasonal vegetables, fruits and plants. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 8am – 12 noon.


Wednesday 8th January – Baby Rhyme Time

These fun, half hour sessions of songs and rhymes are perfect for helping your child to learn language skills and are a great opportunity for you to meet other families too. Every Wednesday from 10.15am – 10.45am and 11.15am – 11.45am. At Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN.


Wednesday 8th January – The Chatty Cafe

Chatter and natter is part of the Chatty Cafe Scheme and takes place at a table at The Buntingford Coffee Shop,  61 High St, Buntingford SG9 9AE, every Wednesday from 10am – 11am. Everyone is welcome and there is no commitment or need to sign up, just turn up and take a seat.


Wednesday 8th January – Royston Rotary Memory Cafe

Royston Rotary Memory Cafe meets every second Wednesday of the month from 10am – 12 noon. Providing support to folks with memory loss and their carers. Enjoy friendship, fun and games at Coombes Community Centre, Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT.


Wednesday 8th January – Royston Rocks Open Mic

First Wednesday of the month from 8pm – 11pm, apart from January, an open mic at The Old Bull Inn, 56 High Street, Royston SG8 9AW.


Saturday 11th January – LEGO Club for Children

LEGO Club for Children at Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN. Second Saturday of each month from 2pm – 3pm. Places are limited, book at the library.


Saturday 18th January – Board Games

January Board Games meet up on Saturday 18th January from 12 noon – 6pm. They hope you come and share all of Santa’s board game gifts with them. £5 entry (cash only please) which is split between the Scout Group for hall hire and the board games cafe to purchase new games. There will be a range of cans and snacks available from our tuck shop too. At 1st Royston Scout HQ, Barkway Street, Royston, SG8 9EW.


Saturday 25th January – Storytime

Storytime for under eights on the last Saturday of the month from 2pm – 2.30pm, at Royston Library, Market Hill, Royston, SG8 9JN.


Friday 31st January – Community Coffee Morning

Pop along and join the residents of Layston Grove Care Home, Keen Avenue, Buntingford, SG9 9SU, for their monthly community coffee morning where you can enjoy delicious cake and a hot drink for free. Last Friday of the month from 11am – 12.30pm. Until at least 31st October.