Getting to Barkway

Everything you need to know about traveling to our wedding

Venue Location

Wedding Venue

St Mary Magdalene Church
Church Lane
Barkway, Hertfordshire
SG8 8EJ
Barkway Village Hall
4 Cambridge Road
Barkway, Hertfordshire
SG8 8BS

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GPS Coordinates: 52°00'05.7"N 0°00'46.3"E

The venue is located in the heart of the beautiful village of Barkway, surrounded by countryside and historic charm.

By Train

Nearest Station: Royston (9 miles from venue)

From London:
  • King's Cross: Direct service, 45 minutes
  • Moorgate: Direct service, 50 minutes
  • Liverpool Street: 1 change at Tottenham Hale, 1 hour
From Cambridge:
  • Direct service: 25 minutes to Royston

Important

Book advance tickets for better prices. Services run every 30 minutes on weekends.

Local Taxis

From Royston Station to Venue: £15-20, 15 minutes

Recommended Taxi Companies:
Royston Taxis
📞 01763 250811
Dash Taxi Royston
📞 01763 500400
Reliable service, accepts card payments
Barley Taxis
📞 07496 433238
A Plus Taxi Service
📞 01763 777877

Taxi Tips

Book your return journey in advance, especially for evening pickup. Most drivers accept card payments but it's worth checking when booking.

By Car

From London (M25):
  1. Take M25 to Junction 23 (A1(M) North)
  2. Continue on A1(M) for 15 miles
  3. Exit at Junction 9 (A505 Royston)
  4. Follow A505 into Royston
  5. Follow signs to Barkway, around 9 miles

Parking: Free parking available at venue

From Cambridge:
  1. Take A10 south towards Royston
  2. Follow signs to Barkway, around 9 miles
  3. Barkway is 9 miles south of Royston

Journey Time: 35 minutes

Parking Information

Ample free parking available on-site. Additional overflow parking in the village if needed.

From Airports

Heathrow Airport:
  • Tube + Train: Piccadilly line to King's Cross, then train to Royston (1.5 hours)
  • Car/Taxi: 1 hour 30 minutes via M25
Gatwick Airport:
  • Train: Gatwick Express to Victoria, then tube to King's Cross, then train to Royston (2 hours)
  • Car/Taxi: 1 hour 45 minutes via M25
Stansted Airport (Closest):
  • Train: Stansted Express to Tottenham Hale, then train to Royston (1 hour 15 minutes)
  • Car/Taxi: 45 minutes direct

About Barkway

Barkway is a charming village in North Hertfordshire, with a rich history dating back to medieval times. The village sits on the ancient Icknield Way and offers beautiful countryside views.

Local Amenities:
  • The Tally Ho: Historic village pub with great food
  • St Mary Magdalene Church: Beautiful medieval church
  • Walking Paths: Scenic countryside walks

The village is surrounded by beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, making it the perfect setting for our special day.