Community
Outreach Talks
Can't make it to the Museum? Enjoy Royston's past from the comfort of your own venue with our outreach talks for groups, schools and businesses.
Can't come to us? Then we can come to you! A member of our team will join you at your venue to provide a fasinating and in-depth talk about Royston's past.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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40-minute talk on Please see below for the talks we offer.
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Q & A session
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Equipment (laptop, screen, projector and voice amplifier)
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Travel within Royston
ADDITIONAL COSTS
+ £10 within 10 miles of Royston
+ £2 per additional mileage
Monday - Sunday*
from £50
Your venue
*Subject to availability. At least two weeks notice is required.
A Brief History of Royston
From the Neolithic period to the discovery of Royston Cave, discover the over 2000 years of Royston's history. From the ancient burial mounds on Therfield Heath to the Roman crossroad and medieval priory, learn about the stories that made Royston.
James I's Royston Palace
Learn about King James I's royal palace at Royston, once described as ‘one of the most unlikely and unusual royal residences in the history of the monarchy’. Discover the palace buildings and the significant events which happened in Royston during James' reign.
In Ernest, Discovering the works of Whydale
As the Great War ended Ernest H. Whydale moved from London to Royston to enjoy the peace, quiet and slow way of rural life. Royston Museum now holds the largest collection of Whydale’s work in the world, from personal caricatures to Royal Academy worthy works.