Royston and the wider SG8 area has a vibrant calendar of events with something happening almost every weekend, from family fun to arts, crafts and film, education to exhibitions – and much much more.
The Listing What’s On guide is the most comprehensive guide in the area, helping you to plan how to spend your free time.
Do you have an event you would like to promote?
Simply email your events to ellie@townhousepublishing.co.uk and it will be included online and in our printed magazines in the month of the event (subject to space and other terms.)
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Collections Re-Crafted
Collections Re-Crafted
@ Saffron Walden Museum
Feb 1 all-day
![]() A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
Toddler Tales
2.00pm
Toddler Tales
@ Royston Library
Feb 1 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm
![]() Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Collections Re-Crafted
Collections Re-Crafted
@ Saffron Walden Museum
Feb 2 all-day
![]() A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
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Collections Re-Crafted
Collections Re-Crafted
@ Saffron Walden Museum
Feb 3 all-day
![]() A display of creative textiles inspired by the museum’s collections by the Eastern Region Textile Forum. For more information: www.saffronwaldenmuseum.org
Teatime Praise
3.30pm
Teatime Praise
@ Greneway School
Feb 3 @ 3.30pm
![]() Ashort service for all the family hosted by Royston Parish Church. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com
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Baby Rhyme Time
10.15am
Baby Rhyme Time
@ Royston Library
Feb 6 @ 10.15am
![]() Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Tots in Church
Tots in Church
@ Sports Pavilion at Meridian School
Feb 7 all-day
![]() Baby and toddler group hosted by Royston Parish Church. Contact: roystonpc.familymissioner@gmail.com
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Toddler Tales
2.00pm
Toddler Tales
@ Royston Library
Feb 8 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm
![]() Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Saturday Stories at Royston Library
10.00am
Saturday Stories at Royston Library
@ Royston Library
Feb 9 @ 10.00am – 10.30am
![]() Contact: 01438 843277
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A10BC Soft Play Session
9.15am
A10BC Soft Play Session
@ Coombes Community Centre
Feb 12 @ 9.15am – 11.15am
![]() £5 per child. £13 for a family ticket (3 Children). Under 6 months free with a paying child. Snacks, Tea and coffee are available to purchase. Contact: 07732133007
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Baby Rhyme Time
10.15am
Baby Rhyme Time
@ Royston Library
Feb 13 @ 10.15am
![]() Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Toddler Tales
2.00pm
Toddler Tales
@ Royston Library
Feb 15 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm
![]() Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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Messy Church
3.30pm
Messy Church
@ Royston Methodist Church
Feb 17 @ 3.30pm – 5.30pm
![]() This month’s theme is Love. Adults and accompanied children of all ages are welcome to come enjoy creative crafts, science experiments, a short celebration service and a meal shared together.
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Holiday Bushcraft (5-12 years)
8.30am
Holiday Bushcraft (5-12 years)
Feb 18 @ 8.30am – 4.00pm
![]() Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children ages 5-12 and is run by experienced, qualified teachers from the outdoor learning experience group, Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. All basic bushcraft techniques suitable for this age range will be taught, including shelter building, knots, plant recognition, woodcrafts, fire lighting and wilderness cooking, use of cutting tools and whittling, and much more. www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
Feb 18 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
@ Paxton Pits Education Centre
Feb 18 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Monday 18-Friday 22 February, 10am-2pm daily Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child Call 01480 473161 for further information. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Make Lunch
12.00pm
Make Lunch
@ The Old Bull
Feb 18 @ 12.00pm – 1.30pm
![]() Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. Free. No questions asked.
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Holiday Bushcraft (5-12 years)
8.30am
Holiday Bushcraft (5-12 years)
Feb 19 @ 8.30am – 4.00pm
![]() Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children ages 5-12 and is run by experienced, qualified teachers from the outdoor learning experience group, Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. All basic bushcraft techniques suitable for this age range will be taught, including shelter building, knots, plant recognition, woodcrafts, fire lighting and wilderness cooking, use of cutting tools and whittling, and much more. www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
Feb 19 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
@ Paxton Pits Education Centre
Feb 19 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Monday 18-Friday 22 February, 10am-2pm daily Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child Call 01480 473161 for further information. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Spring Fun at the Fen
10.30am
Wildlife Trust Spring Fun at the Fen
Feb 19 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm
![]() Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21, 10.30am – 3.30pm/ Get set for spring with half term activities – drop in any time, £4 per child. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-19-spring-fun-fen
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Half-term Activity with Vital Spark
9.00am
Half-term Activity with Vital Spark
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Feb 20 @ 9.00am – 12.00pm
![]() Half term activity for children with Vital Spark Theatre, a Cambridgeshire-based company specialising in working with young people in a creative way through drama, dance, music and creative arts. Bookings: katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
Feb 20 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
@ Paxton Pits Education Centre
Feb 20 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Monday 18-Friday 22 February, 10am-2pm daily Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child Call 01480 473161 for further information. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Baby Rhyme Time
10.15am
Baby Rhyme Time
@ Royston Library
Feb 20 @ 10.15am
![]() Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Royston Museum – Watery Wonders!
10.30am
Royston Museum – Watery Wonders!
@ Royston & District Museum & Art Gallery
Feb 20 @ 10.30am – 12.00pm
![]() We’ll be using water & colouring pens to make unique, colourful designs then turning them into beautiful art work. £3 for 3 years + (2 years and younger, free). Contact: 01763 242587
Wildlife Trust Spring Fun at the Fen
10.30am
Wildlife Trust Spring Fun at the Fen
Feb 20 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm
![]() Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21, 10.30am – 3.30pm/ Get set for spring with half term activities – drop in any time, £4 per child. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-19-spring-fun-fen
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Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
Feb 21 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
@ Paxton Pits Education Centre
Feb 21 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Monday 18-Friday 22 February, 10am-2pm daily Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child Call 01480 473161 for further information. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Spring Fun at the Fen
10.30am
Wildlife Trust Spring Fun at the Fen
Feb 21 @ 10.30am – 3.30pm
![]() Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21, 10.30am – 3.30pm/ Get set for spring with half term activities – drop in any time, £4 per child. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-19-spring-fun-fen
Make Lunch
12.00pm
Make Lunch
@ The Old Bull
Feb 21 @ 12.00pm – 1.30pm
![]() Are you finding it hard to afford the extra meals during holidays? Bring kids for lunch and fun. Free. No questions asked.
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Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
Feb 22 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
10.00am
Wildlife Trust Family Fun Drop in sessions
@ Paxton Pits Education Centre
Feb 22 @ 10.00am – 2.00pm
![]() Monday 18-Friday 22 February, 10am-2pm daily Indoor and outdoor activities for half term to engage children and families, £5 per child Call 01480 473161 for further information. www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2019-02-18-paxton-pits-family-drop-sessons
Toddler Tales
2.00pm
Toddler Tales
@ Royston Library
Feb 22 @ 2.00pm – 2.30pm
![]() Every Friday, 2.05 – 2.35pm, Royston Library. Toddler Tales is the perfect step on from Baby Rhyme Time, with a mix of lively stories and rhymes for you and your child to join in with. The stories chosen are aimed at toddlers and pre-school children but babies are welcome too. Sharing stories and rhymes with your child helps to develop their listening skills, language and imagination. Enjoy the stories together by sitting with your child during the session and then spend time browsing and borrowing from our extensive range of picture books. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
Wild Bedtime Stories with Vital Spark
5.00pm
Wild Bedtime Stories with Vital Spark
@ Wandlebury Country Park
Feb 22 @ 5.00pm
![]() This event is especially for the little ones to come and enjoy some bedtime stories in a beautiful outdoor setting. Wear your pyjamas, dressing gowns, onesies (and probably wellies!); bring your favourite teddy if you wish. Arrive from 5pm to explore the area and settle down at 6pm to enjoy the stories. Vital Spark Theatre is a Cambridgeshire-based company specialising in working with young people in a creative way through drama, dance, music and creative arts. Bookings: katherine@vitalsparktheatre.org
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Baby Rhyme Time
10.15am
Baby Rhyme Time
@ Royston Library
Feb 27 @ 10.15am
![]() Every Wednesday with two sessions, 10.15am and 11.15am. Children love being bounced and tickled, and rhymes are a great way of entertaining babies and toddlers. They help your child’s language development too. Baby Rhyme Times are a fun half hour session of songs and rhymes suitable for babies and toddlers of all ages. All parents, carers and their babies are welcome to join in and there is no need to book in advance. For the comfort and safety of you and your child, we reserve the right to limit numbers at popular sessions. This activity is free; however we do welcome a voluntary contribution of £1 per family. www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
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