Learn at Norton Priory

 

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Norton Priory is the ideal environment for inspirational educational visits, with an award-winning museum, excavated ruins and the lovely Walled Garden. 

Organise your visit in 5 easy steps! 

1. Look at the options to see what you want to do
2. Read the Essential Info to help you plan your visit
3. Call us to discuss your booking
4. Send us your £25 deposit to confirm your booking
5. Make a preliminary visit to the site and do your risk assessmentHeritage Education Trust logo

Click here to download the 'Norton Priory for Schools' leaflet, with details for 2010!

Secondary schools - click here to download the 'Norton Priory for Secondary Schools' leaflet.

 

Arranging a Visit

  

Norton Priory offers different types of visits. On any visit, you are able to explore and enjoy the Museum, the Walled Garden, the Woodland and the Sculpture Trail.

All school groups must book in advance to qualify for special education rates and to book lunch spaces.

Sessions are available from 10 am every weekday.

 

  

Independent Visits
If you book an Independent Visit, you can use the Museum and Gardens as you wish, organising and managing your own day.

These visits are ideal for Secondary schools, and offer the opportunity to use our extensive site for a range of subjects

Self Led Option
There are a number of resources to help you deliver a Self Led Option. You can visit different parts of the site, using special trails and guides. Click here to find out more about the FREE resources that are available.

Workshop Sessions
These sessions are led by Norton Priory staff and cover a range of historical, art and environmental subjects, all with interactive activities.  Sessions last 1 hour 15 minutes. Early Years Sessions last 1 hour. 

For details click to go to History, Outdoors, Art & Literacy or Early Years.

An introductory tour is available instead of a workshop.

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School Rates
Prices valid from 1st April 2010.

  
Entry charge plus one Workshop or an introductory talk  £3.00 per pupil*
Additional Workshop sessions  £1.75 per pupil
One adult is admitted free of charge for every 6 children in any group  
Additional adults  £5.50
  *exception - Construction session for secondary schools which costs £6 per pupil for full day

Please note: there is a minimum charge of £40 for workshops, talks and self-led options. 
There is a minimum charge of £25 for independent visits. 

To book your free planning visit or to find out about availability, please contact our Learning & Community Manager on 01928 569895 or send us an email using our online contact form.