Visit Norton Priory
Everything you need to know for a great day out at Norton Priory, from how to get here to what is available for families.
A map of the site is available here.
For contact & address details click here.
Admission
Prices valid until 31 March 2010.
| Adults | £5.50 |
| Child/Concession | £3.95 |
| Family | £13.50 |
| Under 5s | FREE |
Opening Times
NB - Our 2010 Opening Times will come into effect from 27th March this year!
| 1 April to 31 October |
Museum 10am-5pm Daily Walled Garden 12-4pm Daily |
| 1 November to 31 March |
Museum 12-4pm Daily Walled Garden Closed |
The Walled Garden is not open to visitors during the winter.
Season Tickets
Why not buy a Season Ticket?
You can then enjoy free entry to the site throughout the year! Season tickets can be purchased at Reception and the cost of your visit on the day is included!
| Adult | £17.50 |
| Concession | £10.50 |
| Family | £40.00 |
| Group | £50.00 |
The Refectory Cafe
Norton Priory's family friendly Refectory Cafe is open every day for lunch, snacks and treats. The Refectory Cafe is run by Country Gardens, a community project designed by Halton Borough Council to assist local people to use and develop their catering skills and to live more independent lives.
Please have a look at their menu! NB - Availability and Prices subject to change. Limited menu available from 3pm.
Families
We warmly welcome families at Norton Priory and there are lots of hands-on activities and family trails and quizzes for children of all ages, as well as a varied programme of events. Look out for the 'Family Friendly' badge!
Children particularly enjoy the St Christopher Gallery, with its books, dressing up and games, as well as the Tots Garden with plants to touch, see, smell and hear.
There arefree family storysacks, with lovely stories about Norton Priory and fun games for families to do together. You can borrow a storysack from reception with a small refundable deposit.
There is plenty of room in our 38 acre site to run around and play and we encourage children to have fun in the museum!
There are dedicated picnic areas in the Museum grounds, as well as a family friendly café. There are also baby changing facilities at the Museum. At the main entrance there is a shop which sells pocket money gifts specially for children and there is an additional shop at the Walled Garden where you can buy gifts, seasonal fruits and vegetables and refreshments.
We ask that visitors supervise their children at all times.
Access Information
Wheelchair access is available to most areas of the Museum site, the main exception being a viewing gallery reached by spiral stairs. Replacement information is available on request.
There is a free wheelchair loan service from Reception and both sites have accessible toilets.
There is an introductory video in the museum which has an induction loop and an induction loop is fitted at the main Reception.
A large print version of the events leaflet and site guides are available on request.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.
Free car parking, including dedicated blue badge holder spaces.
Group leaders wanting to organise sessions for visitors with special needs should contact the Museum to discuss how we can assist with your visit on 01928 569895.
Bicycle racks and large umbrellas are available.
Photography and Filming
Non-commercial photography is permitted everywhere except in the St Christopher Gallery.
Visitors wanting to use the site for commercial photography or location shooting of any kind should contact the Museum on 01928 569895 or email info@nortonpriory.org.
Group Bookings and Venue Hire
We can cater for groups of up to 60 in our Clore Suite for meetings, events and other private bookings.
For Groups of 15 or more we offer reduced entrance rates and, for a small additional cost, the option of Museum and Garden Tours run by trained Museum staff that will enhance your visit. Download our Group Bookings leaflet now for Tour information and Prices. You may also want to consider pre-booking your catering requirements which is provided by Country Gardens Catering. Download a menu here.
For more information or to make a booking please call 01928 569895 or email info@nortonpriory.org.
Dogs
We welcome dogs at the museum site, where water is provided, but dogs are not allowed in the café or Walled Garden. We also ask that anyone walking a dog at Norton Priory cleans up after their dog and keeps it on a lead for the safety and peace of mind of other visitors.