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Twenty of the top tourist attractions in Cheshire work together to help visitors enjoy the best that the County can offer, Anderton Boat Lift, Arley Hall and Gardens, Beeston Castle, Blakemere Shopping Experience, Boat Museum, Bridgemere Garden World, Catalyst, Cheshire Oaks, Chester Zoo, Go Ape!, Gulliver's World, Hack Green Secret Bunker, Jodrell Bank, Ness Botanic Gardens, Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Sunlight Vision Museum, Port Sunlight, Redhouse Farm Shop, Salt Museum, Stapeley Water Gardens, Tatton Park |
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SX
01928 569895
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Beautiful woodland gardens, contemporary sculptures, grade 1 listed Priory Undercroft and ruins of medieval Augustinian Priory. 3.5 metre St Christopher statue (right) is a national treasure. The museum galleries tell the story of the site. Award winning Walled Garden - there's so much in this wonderful 38 acre site. Cafe and shop. Excellent disabled access.
Entrance prices
Adults £5.20
Child £3.70 (Under 5s FREE years)
Concessions £3.70
Family tickets £13.40 (2+3)
Entrance Download leaflet for SPECIAL OFFERS
Fuller details on Member's own website Go to their Web Site www.nortonpriory.org
Send an Email info@nortonpriory.org
OPEN 12.00 - 17.00 weekdays Apr- Oct; 12.00 - 18.00 weekends and public holidays. 12.00 - 16.00 Nov - Mar. Walled Garden April - October. Closed 24 - 26 Dec and New Year's Day
Directions. Take J11 off M56, turn for Warrington and follow brown signs. Other directions, follow 'All other Runcorn traffic' and then brown signs |
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Events Programme 2008
The Gardens in Summer
Garden highlight!
JunSun 22
Wonderland in the Garden
1.30-4pm
Fantastic family fun activities with storytelling, a Mad Hatter's Tea Party, croquet games and more! Join in the fun and come dressed as a character from Alice in Wonderland! The author Lewis Carroll was born in nearby Daresbury, visit the following website for further information
Music in the Gardens - July & August
A range of musicians will be performing in the Walled Garden on Sunday afternoon during July and August, check our website for further details.
July
Sat 12
Jazz Night at the Walled Garden 7.30-11pm
Dance the night away at an evening of high quality jazz in the beautiful surroundings of the Norton Priory Walled Garden. Booking essential.
Thurs 17 July- Mon 22 September
Snails
New exhibition
Look out for these super arty snails across the gardens and grounds!
August
Sat 2 & Sun 3
12pm-6pm
Medieval Mersey Traders Fair
Our fantastic two day family friendly annual medieval fair returns. Featuring candle dippers, puppet shows, higglers, herbalists, medieval travel games and an authentic food smokery. With the Artisans & Merchants of Sir John Myddelton's Companie.
School's Out Summer Holiday Activities
Every Tues & Wed 1-4pm
July 22 & 23 St Christopher's Day Fun
29 & 30 Fun Family Art Activities: Snails Alive!
August
5 & 6 Go Wild with the Rangers
12 & 13 Fun Family Art Activities: Snails Alive!
19 & 20 Go Wild with the Rangers & Celebrate Liverpool 2008 Capital of Culture on 2008 Day
26 & 27 Garden highlight!
Fun Family Activities
Making your own Medieval Herb Garden and poultices
Bank Holiday Monday 25
Teddy Bears' Picnic
12-6pm
Teddy-tastic day with fun for you and your teddy! Free entry to all children with a teddy bear.
Thu 28
St Augustine's Day Talk
1.30-2.30pm
Find out more about the way of life of Norton Priory's Augustinian Canons with our Senior Keeper Lynn Smith.
Special events and workshops programme - ask for leaflet. Sale of garden produce in season.
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