Learn at Norton Priory

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Norton Priory is the ideal environment for inspirational educational visits, with an award winning museum, excavated ruins and a lovely Walled Garden.

Organise your visit in 5 easy steps!
1. Look at the options available to see what you would like to do
2. Read the Essential Info to help you plan your visit
3. Call us to discuss your booking
4. Send us your £25 deposit to confirm your booking
5. Make a preliminary visit to see the site and do your risk assessment

If you would like to download the 'Norton Priory for Schools' leaflet, with details of available options for the summer term, click here!

Arranging a Visit

  
Norton Priory offers different types of visits. All school groups must book in advance to qualify for special education rates and to book lunch spaces.

Sessions are available from 10 am or 12.30 pm every weekday.

  

Independent Visits
If you book an Independent Visit, you can use the Museum and Gardens as you wish, organising and managing your own day.

Self Led Option
We offer a number of sessions that can be done as a Self Led Option. This enables you to visit different parts of the site, using special resources and guides. These include the Sculpture Trail, the Woodland Trail, the Museum and the Walled Garden.

Workshop Sessions
These sessions are led by Norton Priory staff and cover a range of historical, art and environmental subjects, with informative and interactive activities.  Sessions last 1 hour 15 minutes. Early Years Sessions last 1 hour. 

An introductory talk—’Priory: Past & Present’ is available instead of a workshop.

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School Rates
Prices valid from 1st April 2008.

 Please contact us for rates until 31st March.
Entry charge plus one Workshop or an introductory talk  £2.75 per pupil
Additional Workshop sessions  £1.75 per pupil
One adult is admitted free of charge for every 6 children in any group  
Additional adults  £5.20

Please note: there is a minimum charge of £40 for workshops, talks and self-led options. 
There is a minimum charge of £25 for independent visits. 

To book your free planning visit or to find out about availability, please contact our Learning & Community Manager on 01928 569895 or send us an email using our online contact form.

You can click here to download an education booking form