Events

Join Mima Cornish from HedgeRose Healing for meditation in the beautiful surroundings of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn on select Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The sessions vary each week and take the opportunity to access the many different places and atmospheres at Norton Priory, both inside and out, to truly enjoy the present moment. All meditations will be guided, and any mindful activities will be gentle and relaxing, promoting a natural sense of peace. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced. Please bring a blanket.

Dates January to March 2025:

(Alongside Mars at Norton Priory): 

31st January : 11am - 12pm 

23rd February : 9am - 10am

2nd March : 11am - 12pm

Join Mima Cornish of Hedgerose Healing in the atrium of Norton Priory for special meditation sessions with the backdrop of Luke Jerram's Mars.

The sessions vary each week and take the opportunity to truly enjoy the present moment. All meditations will be guided, and any mindful activities will be gentle and relaxing, promoting a natural sense of peace. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced. Please bring a blanket.

Meditation dates:

• Friday 31st January, 11am-12pm

• Sunday 23rd February, 9am-10am

• Sunday 2nd March, 11am-12pm

Candlemas - A Meditation for Peace

This weekend of Candlemas and Imbolc signifies the gentle return of the light and the first stirrings of Mother Nature beneath us - a perfect time of year for positive intentions. Come and join us for this meditation under the stunning installation of Mars, to combine the planet's strength with our heartfelt wish for peace for all.

All meditations will be guided, and any mindful activities will be gentle and relaxing, promoting a natural sense of peace. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced. Places are strictly limited and the session will run after the museum has closed to the general public, providing a magical, reflective place in which to experience Mars and find a space for renewal after the busy festive period.

Mima Cornish is Norton Priory’s resident meditation leader and mystic. She creates connections through art, mindfulness, nature & healing.

An evening of journeying through ancient tales & inner contemplation beneath the magical Mars installation in the atrium. Drawing from our planetary myths and legends, stories and meanings, Mima Cornish & Gav Cross reunite, following their sell-out evening beneath Gaia in 2024.

With tales and meditations to transport you across space and time, let them carry you through adventurous tales from past heroes, and melodious moments of reflection and peacefulness, developing a broadened understanding of the energy of Mars. After experiencing Gav’s incredible storytelling and Mima’s marvellous meditation, you should leave feeling inspired, energised and transported beyond the stars.

Mima Cornish is Norton Priory’s resident meditation leader and mystic. She creates connections through art, mindfulness, nature & healing.

Gav Cross is a master storyteller whose recent sold out shows at Norton Priory and beyond continue to entertain and enthral.

Our artistic directors ‘A Place for Us Theatre’ are delighted to host this magical mystical event as part of  Luke Jerram’s Mars installation at Norton Priory. Both Mima and Gav feature in other Mars related events here at Norton Priory.

Please note this event is suitable for people 16 years old and above.

A unique yoga session, performed in the atrium of the museum visitor centre with Mars providing a memorable backdrop. The red glow will create a quite calm, whilst Sylvie leads you in a beautifully relaxing and uplifting session. Her calm and easy-going approach will give you a nurturing yoga experience that is truly out of this world!

Attendees should wear warm, comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat. A few yoga mats will be available on the night if needed.

Join us in the stunning atrium of Norton Priory for a truly unique experience that brings the cosmos to life. Dances of the Planets invites you into a journey inspired by the orbits and energies of our closest celestial neighbours, Mars and Venus.

Under the awe-inspiring installation of Luke Jerram’s Mars in the atrium, we’ll move through a cycle of circle dances and guided meditations. The first half will reflect strength and bold energy of Mars, and in the second half, we will connect with the harmonious peace of Venus.

Cindy and Adrian of Myrriadd dance are well known and well-loved dance teachers who offer a wide range of traditional dances from many cultures and modern choreographies. They combine clear teaching styles with a sense of humour, and have a special ability to create a more reflective vision of the energy of the movements. Many of you will have enjoyed their clear instructions and inclusive dances at Summer and Winter events at Norton Priory.

Mima Cornish is Norton Priory’s resident meditation leader, and mystic. She creates connections through art, mindfulness, nature and healing.

Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of connection, rhythm, and cosmic inspiration! Suitable for all abilities

 Please note this event is suitable for people 16 years old and above.

Mars photo (c) White Night Riga

Resonance of Mars: Sound Healing Gong Bath - Led by Anna Newman of Expansion Breath & Sound

This gong bath is designed to send you into a deeply relaxed state, where our dominant brain waves change to the slower frequencies of Alpha or Theta, which can induce an altered state of consciousness. You may find that you have a visual, physical or emotional journey during the sound bath and this is completely normal, as the lower brain frequencies create a dream like state. We regularly fluctuate between different brain frequencies throughout the day, which is important for our health and wellbeing, so this is a very normal but slightly more prolonged version of our relaxation mode.

You will need to bring a mat to lie on (chairs can be provided if lying down isn’t possible for you), a warm blanket and a pillow. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water with you. Please see below a list of things to be aware of before booking this Gong Bath Experience.

Anna is a hugely passionate sound therapist, professional musician and Transformational Breath® facilitator. Through her work as a classical musician and breathwork facilitator, where music is a crucial part of the journey, Anna has always been struck by the way people react to different styles and sounds of music, and has always used music herself to soothe, to galvanise, and to release emotions, which led her down the path of becoming a sound therapist.

Tickets are £20 for Adults (£18 per person for members of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.),

Running time: Approximately 1 hour with no interval. The Gong Bath starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm to allow you to get comfortable in the space before the session starts.

This event has been selected by Norton Priory's artistic directors as part of the Mars programming. Luke Jerram's stunning 6m Mars installation will form the backdrop for this relaxing event.

The gong bath may not be suitable for the following:

• Women in first trimester of pregnancy

• Anyone with a severe mental health diagnosis, such as Schizophrenia, Dis-associative disorder, psychosis etc.

• Children under the age of 14 (all children over 14 to be accompanied by a responsible adult)