Orchid is a technical documentation and computer based training development company based in Royston, Hertfordshire. Royston is located on the intersection of the A10 and the A505, 10 miles south of Cambridge, within easy reach of the A1(M) to the west and the M11 to the east. Royston Station is on the London Kings Cross to Cambridge line.

Our office is located in Melbourn Street (not to be confused with Melbourn Road), in the town centre, next door to The Banyers Hotel and opposite the Church. The office is reached by walking through the archway of the first building (Archway House) to The Coach House at the rear. A map is at the entrance. Parking around the office is restricted and we recommend that cars are parked in the Town Hall ‘Pay and Display’ Car Park, off Melbourn Road. A path leads through to Melbourn Street and the office is a short distance away.

Finding Us By Road

Royston is located in North Hertfordshire on the intersection of the A10, midway between the M25 and Cambridge, and the A505, midway between the A1 and M11.

From A505 West – Recommended if coming from A1 North, A1 South, West London, M25 West, Luton or M1. Leave the A1 at Baldock and follow signs to Royston on the A505. After approximately 9 miles, you will arrive at a roundabout with a McDonalds Drive Through, turn right and head along side the Heath and into the town centre. Go straight over the mini roundabout and straight across all the traffic lights. The Lanterns is on the left opposite the church. Orchid is through the archway in the Coach House.

From A10 South (M25) – Recommended if coming from M25 or East London. Follow the A10 into Royston and through the short one way system. When you reach the roundabout with the Town Hall, turn left toward the town centre. The Lanterns is on the right, after the police station and the hotel, opposite the church. Orchid is through the archway in the Coach House.

From A10 North or A505 East – Recommended if coming from Cambridge or East Anglia. Leave the Royston bypass at the first roundabout (straight over if arriving from A10 or left if arriving from A505) and head into Royston. At the second roundabout, turn right towards the town centre. The Lanterns is on the right after the police station and the hotel, opposite the church. Orchid is through the archway in the Coach House.

Car Parking – Parking is restricted on site. We recommend that cars are parked in the Pay and Display car park off Melbourn Road. There is a footpath through to Melbourn Street. Parking is £3.50 for a full day and currently free after 3pm.

Finding Us By Train

Royston Station is on the London Kings Cross / St Pancras to Cambridge line. Trains leave London (often from Kings Cross platforms 9 or 10).

Arriving By Air

Stansted and Luton airports are approximately 1 hour drive. Contact us to assist with collection arrangements.