Events

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.  

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.