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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Discover 900 years of history through an award winning museum, a spectacular 14th century Saint Christopher statue and excavated medieval ruins set in acres of managed woodland. Open throughout the year.
The stunning 18th century Walled Garden offers orchards, a fruit garden and a beautiful rose walk, open from the beginning of April to the end of October.
We also have a wide ranging events programme, with activities for visitors of all ages! There are also lectures, tours and courses in traditional crafts so there is always something happening at Norton Priory.The Trust also manages Halton castle which is open on special days throughout the year.
New for 2014 - See the fantastic St Christopher projections, the new films in the undercroft and multimedia guides at no additional cost! Funded by Arts Council England
Opening hours
1 November 2013 to 29 March 2014
Museum open daily 12 - 4pm
Walled Garden closed
30 March 2014 to 31 October 2014
Museum open daily 10am - 5pm
Walled Garden open daily 12 - 4pm
News
2013 Conference papers
Posted Date: Jul 19, 2014FrankExperts from the Universities of Liverpool, Lancaster and Trinity St David joined Author and TV presenter Tom Holland at the Merseyside Maritime Museum to explore Norton Priory in the context of the wider Medieval world. These experts were kind enough to share some of their presentations.News
Norton Priory Visions
Posted Date: Jun 6, 2014Frank
New Projections, facial reconstructions and multimedia guides have now been installed making a visit to Norton Priory even more memorable.
In March last year, Arts Council England awarded Norton Priory a £100,000 grant to improve its interpretation of the undercroft, St Christopher statue and ruins. Projections onto St Christopher recreate the mesmorising medieval colours that once decorated it. The statue is also brought to life by the voice of Brian Blessed.
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Living Letters
Posted Date: Apr 17, 2014FrankA website telling the story of Norton Abbey's dissolution has been created, drawing upon 16th century letters written by King Henry VIII, Cromwell and Piers Dutton. Click here to see the new website!News
New St Christopher statue display
Posted Date: Nov 26, 2013Frank
The famous 14th century statue of St Christopher is receiving a makeover using state-of-the-art projections and the voice of Brian Blessed.Latest News
Where can you find us?
Address:
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens,
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn,
Cheshire WA7 1SX
**Please note: If you are navigating with sat-nav, use our ADDRESS not the postcode - it will make finding us easier! Registered Charity Number 504870. Registered as a company in England Number 1232182.
Phone: 01928 569895
FAX: 01928 589266
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