Steeped in history with gorgeous gardens and grounds, Norton Priory is a beautiful, historic and atmospheric wedding and reception venue in Runcorn, Cheshire.
With easy access for guests from across the North West and North Wales, and close proximity to the cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Chester, Norton Priory is perfectly located, and easy to access from the motorway network.
For guests travelling from further afield, we're 7 miles from Warrington Bank Quay station on the West Coast Main Line,11 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and 21 miles by motorway from Manchester Airport.
With a range of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to set the scene for your special day, you can be assured of a magic start to your own story. There are a variety of spaces available for wedding ceremonies including the Grade I listed Medieval Undercroft, the Grade II listed Georgian Loggia, the Walled Garden Band Stand and contemporary Museum Atrium.
Wedding parties have access to stunning outdoor backdrops for photographs to remember, which include the excavated archaeological remains of the medieval monastic complex and acres of woodland.
Our approach to your big day brings flexibility and the opportunity to make your wedding, your way. As a venue in which to celebrate your special day, Norton Priory offers an unforgettable and magical backdrop. The site looks beautiful during the day, but for evening receptions the internal spaces of the museum take on an even more magical atmosphere as the evening light fades, and candle light dances in the undercroft, whilst coloured uplighters wash the atrium with a warm glow.
Our team would be more than happy to meet you for a no-obligation viewing of our unique spaces to discuss your requirements.
As well as wedding celebrations, we can also provide the backdrop for afternoon teas, birthday parties and anniversary celebrations to make someone's day really special.
If you're interested in using Norton Priory as the venue for your special day, please use the enquiry form to make initial contact with a member of the team.
Within easy travelling distance of the cities of Liverpool, Manchester and Chester, Norton Priory is a popular film location and has been used as a location for a wide range of television and film settings including historical dramas, sitcoms and children's programmes.
Examples of filming at Norton Priory include 'The Irregulars' (Netflix) 'Little Birds' (Sky Atlantic), 'JoJo and Gran Gran' (CBeebies) 'Bone Detectives: Britain's Buried Secrets' (Channel 4), 'Island at War' (ITV), 'Casanova' (BBC), and 'Young Dracula' (CBBC).
The medieval undercroft provides an atmospheric backdrop covering any historic period, with a Victorian tiled floor, and vaulted ceilings. There is also the Georgian Walled Garden with plenty of accessible woodland and open spaces such as meadows and orchards nearby. The museum has its own car parking, and exclusive use of the site and out of hours filming can be negotiated for specific projects.
We seek to work with location managers and production teams to ensure filming at Norton Priory runs smoothly. If you are interested in filming at Norton Priory, or would like to arrange a site visit, please contact us on 01928 569895 during opening hours.
With a range of unique spaces available for hire, Norton Priory is the ideal place for a staff meeting, a team away day, a party, or a product launch. Our spaces include:
- The Medieval Undercroft
- The Atrium
- The Foyle Room
- The Upper Gallery
We also have a range of unique outdoor spaces including the medieval ruins, the Georgian Walled Garden and historic woodland, all perfect for team building activities or as a backdrop for product launches, mindfulness sessions or staff celebration events.
To find out more about how Norton Priory can inspire your company, or to enquire about our corporate membership scheme, please use our contact form to get in touch.
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