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APRIL
Thursday 26 April 8pm
Twilight Tour with Owls in the Undercroft
See the woodland garden in a new light. Enjoy a relaxing wander through the grounds with a talk and display of owls from Vale Royal Falconry at 8pm. Booking essential via the Artery of life project on 0151 906 1595
Sunday 29 April 10.30am – 3pm £2.50 entry to walled garden
Plant Hunter’s Fair & Bluebell Walks
Arrive early to bag a bargain at this sale of unusual plants from specialist nurseries. Step into the woodland with a guide to enjoy the spring colour and fragrance of the bluebell wood.
MAY
Monday 7 May 11am – 4pm
Wildlife Discovery Day
Bird spotters and bug detectives wanted! Find out more about the wildlife living on the estate and have a go at identifying some local wildlife.
Sunday 20 May 8.30am
Moths at Breakfast
A unique opportunity to explore the mysterious and colourful world of moths. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Saturday 26 May & Sunday 27 May Tours at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Tours of the Stores
Step behind the scenes and back 900 years to explore the collections with a specialist led tour. Not suitable for under 11s. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May 8pm 9.30am
Meet a Mammal
Join Tony Parker from Cheshire Mammal Group for a talk and close up look at our furry friends found on the estate. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Thursday 31 May 4 – 8pm £2 entry to walled garden
Twilight Tour
See the walled garden in a new light. Enjoy a relaxing wander through the grounds, bring a picnic and enjoy the garden until dusk.
JUNE
Monday 4 & Tuesday 5 June 11am – 4pm
Through the Rabbit Gate!
Family fun, stories and activities to get ready for July’s performance of the Tales of Peter Rabbit.
Sunday 10 June 10am – 4pm
Garden Bees
Learn how to identify bees in the garden with Tony Parker and Carl Clee from National Museums Liverpool. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Thursday 28 June 4 – 8pm £2 entry
Twilight Tour
See the woodland in a new light. Enjoy a relaxing wander through the museum, bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds until dusk. Special national insect week family activities from 6pm.
JULY
Sunday 1 July 10am – 4pm
Garden Bees
Learn how to identify bees in the garden with Tony Parker and Carl Clee from National Museums Liverpool. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Sunday 15 July 11am – 4pm £1 entry
Victorian Fun Day
Traditional games, stalls and summer fun with the Norton Priory Victorians.
Thursday 26 July 6 – 8pm £2 per person
Twilight Tour at Halton Castle
See the Halton Castle in a new light. Enjoy a relaxing wander through the castle grounds at dusk. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Friday 27 July 6.30pm
Tales of Peter Rabbit and friends, outdoor theatre
Bring a picnic and a blanket and join Quantum theatre in the walled garden for a performance of the Tales of Peter Rabbit and friends and keep your eyes peeled for Mr McGregor!!
Ticket box office: 0845 450 5157.
AUGUST
Saturday 4 August 7pm Tickets from £6.00
Much Ado About Nothing, outdoor theatre
Folksy Theatre returns with another Shakespeare classic. Open air performance in the walled garden, picnics welcome. Tickets available www.folksytheatre.co.uk
Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 August 11am – 4pm
Get Digging!
Unearth some secrets of the past by digging deep in our mini archaeology trench.
Wednesday 8 August 8pm
Bat Walk £2 per person
Talk and Bat Walk with Tony Parker from Cheshire Mammal Group. Booking essential on
01928 569 895.
Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 August 11am – 4pm
Gnome invasion!!
Gnomes have gone wild in the walled garden. Follow the Gnome trail and make your own gnome to take home.
Monday 20 & Tuesday 21 August 11am – 4pm
Fuzzy Felt!
Traditional craft activities inspired by the estate including felt making.
Monday 27 August 11am – 4pm
Saint Augustine’s Celebrations
Find out more about why the canons of Norton Priory were dedicated to Saint Augustine. Enjoy a puppet show and join in with family activities and trails.
Thursday 30 August 8-10pm
Twilight Tour with Creatures of the Night kids £2, adults £1
Family bat walk with the Norton Priory Rangers. Stay up late to discover the estate nightlife and enjoy bat related activities
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 5 September 8pm
Bat Walk £2 per person
Bat walk around the walled garden with Tony Parker from Cheshire Mammal Group. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Sunday 9 September 11am – 4pm
Heritage Open Day FREE ENTRY!
Explore your local heritage with free guided tours and family activities at Halton Castle. Park at Norton Priory and get a free shuttle bus up to the castle.
Thursday 27 September 4 – 8pm £2 entry
Twilight Tour with History Highlights
Enjoy a relaxing wander through the museum, bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds until dusk. Special highlights tour of the museum and Undercroft at 6pm.
OCTOBER
Sunday 14 October 11am – 4pm
Quince & Apple Day
Celebrate the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness with a day of discovery in the walled garden. Tastings, tours, stalls, crafts and games for all.
Monday 22 & Tuesday 23 October 11am – 4pm
Scary, Hairy Halloween
Halloween witchcraft and wizardry with potion making and crafts.
Tuesday 23 October & Thursday 25 October 6 – 8pm
Spooky Stories kids £2, adults £1
An evening of spooky storytelling, crafts and pumpkin carving. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Friday 26 October 10am – 5pm FREE ENTRY!
Free Friday
Enjoy the Museum and Gardens for free and treat yourself to a souvenir with your saving!
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October 8pm & 9.30pm
Meet a Mammal
Join Tony Parker from Cheshire Mammal Group for a talk and close up look at our furry friends found on the estate. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
NOVEMBER
Sunday 25 November 11am – 4pm £2 entry
Christmas Fair
Stalls selling Christmas gifts, local produce and crafts in the Medieval Undercroft. With activities for adults and children.
DECEMBER
Saturday 8 December 3 – 5pm
Family Carol Singing £3 per person, £10 per family
Join in with Christmas activities followed by carols in the Medieval Undercroft. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
Sunday 9 December 4 – 6pm
Carol Service £3 per person
Carol Service in the Medieval Undercroft. Booking essential on 01928 569 895.
*Normal admission fees apply unless otherwise stated
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SX
Tel: 01928 569895
www.nortonpriory.org
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