About this Event
Experience a deeply atmospheric meditation and sound journey within one of Britain's most unique and mysterious sites, Royston Cave.
Thought by many to be a scared space, situated on the Mary and Michael Ley lines, the cave is believed by some to hold a powerful and intriguing energy.Beneath the earth and surrounded by ancient carvings, you are invited to step away from the outside world and into stillness.
As the seasons change, so do we. Autumn invites us to rest, reflect and make space for what comes next.
Join Becky Duncan, founder of Chanting Stork Yoga, in the stillness of Royston Cave. Through breath practice, meditation, the rhythm of the Reiki drum and the resonance of crystal singing bowls, you'll be invited to meet the Spirit of Autumn in your own way.
Rest - Reflect - Reset.
Come as you are and welcome the changing season.
Floor blankets and seat cushions will be provided so you can relax in comfort. You are welcome to bring a small blanket of your own and wear layers. Numbers will be limited to a maximum of 8.
- The sound and meditation session will last about 60 minutes.
- Tickets are only available to book online.
- This event is for adults only.
- The cave may be closed without warning.
- We reserve the right to refuse admission.
- Filming, recording and commercial photography are strictly prohibited.
- Incense, oils, musical instruments and any other item which may be deemed by our guides to cause harm to the cave are strictly prohibited.
For more information, visit roystoncave.co.uk/visit or email [email protected]
Accessibility
The cave can be slippery and uneven underfoot. Access includes 21 steps and an incline to be ascended and descended. Visitors are advised to take care, use the handrail provided and wear appropriate, sturdy footwear.
There is no wheelchair or pushchair access.
No pets allowed except for registered assistance dogs.
For full access information and resources, visit roystoncave.co.uk/visit.
About Royston Cave
Discovered by accident in 1742, Royston Cave is man-made, bell-shaped and cut 8 metres into the chalk that lies beneath Royston’s ancient crossroad, Ermine Street and Icknield Way.
The cave is decorated with low-relief wall carvings. The carvings are mostly Christian is depiction and medieval in style. They include representations of the Crucifixion and notable saints such as St Catherine and St Christopher. Elsewhere are figures of a horse and an Earth Goddess, believed to be Pagan fertility symbols. In addition to the carvings, the contents of the cave included a human skull, an unmarked piece of brass and fragments of a drinking vessel.
Royston Cave remains an enigma. No records of its age or purpose exist. Some theories suggest it was used by the Knights Templar, others by King James I, while some believe it was a private chapel or hermitage. The cave also attracts Pagan and Earth energy visitors who claim it to be the site where two ancient Ley lines meet. They believe that Royston Cave has been a sacred site for thousands of years.
Event venue & nearby stays
Royston Cave, Melbourn Street, Royston, United Kingdom
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