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The Wooden Structure within Royston Cave

By studying the slots and niches in Royston Cave, we can begin to understand how the cave's internal wooden structure might have looked.

Cracks in Royston Cave have been colonised by microbiological growth which damages the chalk.

Meet Luke. He’s our current longest serving Cave Guide having presented tours at Royston Cave for sixteen years.

Discover the legend of St. Catherine and learn about the meaning behind her carving and prominence within Royston Cave.

Joseph Beldam (1795-1866) was a Royston-born lawyer, writer, historian and advocate for the abolition slavery. He also studied Royston Cave.

Damage is caused to by worms ingesting the chalk. In some areas, whole sections of the cave’s surface have been eaten away.

Introducing The Royston Cave Virtual Experience - a brand new 3D, 360º virtual reality tour of Royston Cave.

From private owners to guided tours, find out about Royston Cave's modern history as a visitor attraction.

Royston Cave will remain closed until at least April 2021, at which point the situation will be reassessed.