Events

Discover Sundays

Our 'Discover Sundays' programme brings extra value to visits to Norton Priory Museum and Gardens on Sundays.  Activity will be included in the ticket price on Sundays in 2024 from the end of February until the end of October, and on selected Sundays during the autumn and winter. 

The activities will vary from week to week, and will include drama performances, workshops, craft sessions for children, tours, music performances and many more. 'Discover Sundays' have been made possible thanks to Arts Council England as part of Norton Priory joining the National Portfolio.

If you want to make the most of your day out at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, this is a great way to make for a truly special and memorable day.   Don't forget, our best ticket prices are online (sales end at 11:59pm the day before) and can be found by following the 'Buy Advance Tickets' link which you'll find at the top of most of the pages on this website.

For really great value, why not consider an annual membership?  Adult memberships are £35 per person, Joint memberships (for 2 adults) are £60.  Up to three children are admitted free of charge on any adult membership.  Ask at reception for more information or check out the 'Membership' page on this website.  Members also receive a 10% discount in the museum shop and money off in the Brooke Cafe.

Coming up in September/October 2024:

• 8th Sept: Historia Normannis talk “Hurried Histories”
• 15th Sept: Historia Normannis talk “Medieval Medicine and Monastic Conflict”
• 22nd Sept: Draw Your Dog with Art92
• 6th October: Community Apple Juicing Day
• 13th October: Quince and Apple Weekend Sunday
• 20th October: Walk and Talk by Paul Quigley : The Battle of the Bridgewater Canal
• 27th October: Halloween craft activities

Living history group Historia Normannis are back at Norton Priory to deliver this duo of exciting and entertaining historic talks about the Medieval period.    

8th September: 
'Hurried Histories - Meet the Normans!'  Come and find out all about the Medieval kings of the 12th and 13th centuries!  This half hour talk is fun for families, lighthearted and entertaining while also being historically accurate!  Alongside the talk our re-enacters will present a 'show and tell' of medieval clothing, weapons and armour for you to explore, all while dressed in authentic period costume. 

Talk times: 12.30 to 1.15 and 2.45 till 3.30 with opportunities for 'show and tell' in between.  

15th September: 
'Medieval Medicine and Monastic Conflict'.  A 45 mins to 1 hour talk on monastic conflict and the development an uses of medieval medicine in the 12th and 13th centuries.  There will also be a chance to explore a replica medieval medical kit, and authentic costume from Historia Normannis.    

Talk times: 12.30 till 1.30 and 2.30 till 3.30pm with opportunities for 'show and tell' in between. 

All talks are free with general admission.  Children go free!  Up to three children aged 4 to 16 years old get free entry with any paying adult.  Tickets for this event can be booked in advance online through Art Tickets and include general admission.   Please select the date and time of your preferred talk when booking.  Alternatively you can also drop in on the day.  

We always welcome dogs and their owners at Norton Priory, and on the 22nd September we invite you to come and join in with some dog friendly art!

Graphic artist duo Art92 will be here from 12 till 4pm leading animal themed art workshops for beginners, breaking down the graphic art style into simple easy steps for anyone to follow.  We invite you to bring your dog along, and have a go at drawing them in our classroom!  Doggy treats will be on hand for any wriggly sitters, and Art92 artist Helena will be here to give you all the tips you need to create your masterpiece!  

As part of the day, there will be stalls in the atrium from local businesses that cater to dogs and their humans, including healthy treats, dog walking, and grooming services.  

Children go free!  Up to three children are included free with any paying adult.  All activities are included with general admission, and tickets can be bought on line at Art Tickets.  

As the harvest season ends, we are asking visitors to bring your own apples along to our classroom on Sunday 6th October from 12pm till 4pm.  

You will get the chance to use the Norton Priory Apple Press to press and juice your apples to create some fresh and seasonal apple juice!   Bring your own containers to take the juice away with you to enjoy at home.  
This is the perfect opportunity to make use of any spare apples that you might have on trees at home or that you can access from your local area.  

The event is free for the community, and is being supported by Hazlehurst Studios, Runcorn.  www.hazlehurststudios.co.uk 
Once you have juiced your apples why not stay for lunch at the Brooke café and an afternoon visit to the Walled Garden?  The museum is open from 10am till 5pm, the Walled Garden is open until 4pm and the Brooke Café until 4.30pm, normal admission charges apply if visiting the museum and gardens.  

Join Ranger Paul Quigley as he takes us on a walk and talk, tracing the story of the development of the Bridgewater Canal on Norton Priory grounds.  The talk will highlight the story of the battle between the Duke of Bridgewater, and head of Norton Priory's estate Sir Richard Brooke, during the 18th century, when the mansion grounds and lands were being redeveloped.   

This activity is drop in and is included in general admission for the museum and gardens.  Children go free!  Up to three children are included free with any paying adult.  Tickets for admission can be booked online in advance at Art Tickets.  

Part of Discover Sundays