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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens is a fascinating combination of historical, archaeological and natural beauty. With Medieval monastic ruins, a large Georgian walled garden, and acres of gardens, woodland walks, pear and apple orchards, as well as the National Collection of Tree Quince (Cydonia Oblonga).
The Museum opened in August 2016 following a major renovation thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund. New exhibitions tell the 900 year story of the site and the people who lived there. It is also home to the giant Saint Christopher statue. Made of sandstone, 12 feet tall and dating from the late 1300s, it has been described as one of the largest and most impressive examplesof sculpture surviving from the fourteenth century.
The Museum's Brooke Cafe serves a range of hot and cold meals and snacks. Open 10am - 5pm (1 March to 31 October) or 11am - 4pm (1 November to 29 February).
Built in the 18th century by the Brooke family who owned and lived at Norton Priory from 1545 to the 1920's, the beautiful 2 1/2 acre walled garden features a restored rose walk, colour borders, soft fruit, fruit trees, herb garden, ice house and sculpture trail. Plants and produce including jams and juices are sold at the Gardener's Cottage at the entrance to the garden. There is a Tea Room in the courtyard to the side of the garden.
Set in the relaxing surroundings of the Walled Garden courtyard, the tea room offers teas and coffees, homemade ice-cream and cakes. The courtyard is also where the famous Norton Priory Ale is brewed. Open 10am - 5pm (1 March to 31 October)
the Tea Room is closed from 1 November - 29 February.
Events on throughout the year.
Information for Groups:
Group rates for the whole site from August 2016 onwards are £5 per person with tours at £25 per tour. Tours of the museum and ruins, or the walled garden, are available. Tours with the Head Gardener or Curatorial staff can be arranged upon request. Opening times until the end of March 2017, 11am – 4pm. April to end October 10am – 5pm. However, tours can be arranged at any time but a surcharge may apply for evening bookings.
Guide Prices
Tickets	Price	Gift Aid
Adult £7.95	£8.75
Child	£5.50	£6.05
Concession	£6.95	£7.65
Family	£22.25	£24.50
Under 4's	£Free	£Free
2020 Low Season (Walled Garden closed) (1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2020)
2020 Main Season (Walled Garden open 12pm - 4pm) (1 Apr 2020 - 31 Oct 2020)
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2016 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award 2017
Regional and Miscellaneous MC Family Friendly Tourism Business of the Year - Highly Commended 2017
From M56, jct 11, turn for Warrington and follow brown Norton Priory signs. All other directions follow 'All other runcorn Traffic' and then the brown Norton Priory signs.
Located on Tudor Road.
Public Transport Directions
Train- Transport for Wales to Runcorn East, Bus No. 2 to Norton Priory, 12-minute walk (0.6 mile)
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - There are a few steps/rough areas that are unsuitable for wheelchair users
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
All Weather Attraction
On-Site café/restaurant
Special group rates
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Provider Facilities
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