Royston is surrounded by some truly gorgeous countryside. There’s the Therfield Heath and the Greensand Way. Deer roam there. Buzzards circle overhead. It’s like living in a David Attenborough documentary, except the soundtrack is the A10 traffic.
And oh, the A10. It’s the main artery through town, and it clogs up like a ketchup bottle you’ve just shaken. The roundabout near the McDonald’s is a gladiator arena. You will see people brake-checking for fun. But if you miss the rush hour, you can be in Cambridge in 15 minutes. It’s a high-stakes gamble every time you need a pint of milk.
Is Royston A Good Place To Live?
The Pubs: A Scientific Study
Royston is blessed with proper pubs. The Old Bull Inn has a thatched roof and beams that let you pretend you’re in a Jane Austen novel. The Golden Lion has a pool table and the energy of a very friendly pub fight that never quite happens. It’s perfectly balanced.
There’s also a beer festival in the town square where locals drink pints of ale and argue about parking. It’s wholesome chaos. You’ll leave with a new friend, a hangover, and a slight suspicion that you bargained for a rug you didn’t need.
