Norton Priory Museum and Gardens |
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Nearly a millennium ago, Norton Priory was home to a community of Augustinian canons, whose purpose was to centre their lives on God. Today, Norton Priory is a unique and enthralling place to escape from modern life. This multi-award winning site is an historical gem and a haven for wildlife. Friendly and helpful staff help visitors to discover the 38 acres of beautiful and peaceful gardens and the fascinating museum galleries.
The Museum Gallery tells the story of exciting history from medieval Priory to Brooke family home. The St Christopher Gallery houses the museum's giant St Christopher statue, at 3.37 metres tall the world class statue is the largest medieval stone figure in Britain, and it shows just how impressive medieval sculpture could be. The Priory has a stunning Grade 1 listed Undercroft.
The Brooke family developed the tranquil, woodland gardens, whose pathways are still in use and give access to the recreated streamglade and rock garden. The grounds, bounded by the historic Bridgewater Canal, are home to a rich variety of wild life, especially birds and insects. The peaceful and relaxing two and a half acre Walled Garden was built between 1757 and 1770 by the Brooke family as a kitchen garden to provide fresh produce and flowers for the Norton Priory mansion. Close by is the ice house.
Produce from the Walled Garden is on sale seasonally, and the surplus is made in to delicious preserves and pickles which are on sale all year round.
General Information:
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
26th March - 31st October 2011:The Museum: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm. The Walled Garden: Daily 12.00pm - 4.00pm. 1st November - 31st March 2012: The Museum: Daily 12.00pm - 4.00pm. The Walled Garden: Closed. The whole site is closed from 24th - 26th December 2011 and 1st - 13th January 2012. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Gift Aid Admission Prices from 1st April 2011.Please help to support Norton Priory through Gift Aid Admission. The Gift Aid admission price includes a voluntary donation, which allows us to claim the tax back as part of the Gift Aid scheme. If you choose not to Gift Aid you can pay the standard admission price. Adult £6.50 (standard price £5.90) Concession/Child £4.65 (standard price £4.20) Family £15.95 (standard price £14.50) Season Tickets available. |
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Directions
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From M56, junc. 11 turn for Warrington and follow brown Norton Priory signs. By Public Transport Contact Halton Borough Coucil's Neighbourhood Travel Team on 0800 1953 173 or e-mail ntt@halton.gov.uk or log on to www.halton.gov.uk/transport. Please use ADDRESS not postcode if navigating with sat-nav. |
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