Events

Step into the festive spirit and kick off your Christmas shopping with a wonderful selection of food, crafts, and gifts from local businesses. The museum will be filled with a variety of stalls, offering everything you need to find the perfect presents for loved ones. From handcrafted treasures to delicious treats, you’re bound to find a stocking filler or two! Enjoy musical entertainment and festive food and drink while you browse and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.

As well as entry to the fair, admission tickets include access to the museum, ruins and woodlands. After picking up some wonderful Christmas gifts, why not enjoy a lovely winter walk in Norton Priory's woodlands?

Norton Priory is always looking for unique local businesses and artists for our events. If you are interested in being a stallholder at Norton Priory for this event, or any of our fairs, please contact bookings@nortonpriory.org

He may be very busy this time of year

He's checking his lists (twice, of course), feeding his reindeer ready for their very special annual outing and polishing his boots until they twinkle.

But Father Christmas is never too busy to visit Norton Priory! With his favourite elf by his side, he'll be stopping by right here, in person, for a magical, festive, storytelling show.

He has a sack full of silly stories and giggles galore, and there'll be plenty of festive fun, noise and nonsense!

A 60-minute show that includes a chance for every family to meet, greet and chat with Father Christmas, with the help of our cheeky Elf!

There are two times to chose from, 5:30pm or 7:30pm

Tickets £11 per person (£7 for Under 4s).

VML Theatre Ltd returns to Norton Priory to bring us a traditional Christmas Carol concert featuring classic and well loved carols.

The concert takes place in our our 12th century undercroft, with the choir adding extra historical sparkle to the evening in Victorian period costume.

Concert starts at 7pm. Refreshments will be available on the evening.

An annual Norton Priory favourite, this special carol concert celebrates the season with a range of well-known Christmas carols and festive favourites, with the popular Runcorn Community Choir. 

A free glass of mulled wine or orange juice will be served at the end of this event. 

Adults £8, children £7, Norton Priory Members £7. 

This December, back by popular demand, multiple award-winning A Place for Us Theatre brings Charles Dickens’ classic tale back to life in the hauntingly beautiful setting of Norton Priory’s atrium.

Now in its sixth year, this much loved festive tradition is always a sell-out, combining atmosphere, music and storytelling to create an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Join Scrooge as he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in this exciting hour-long adaptation.  With just the right touch of spooky chills, plenty of festive magic and a story that reminds us the true spirit of Christmas, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to celebrate the season. 

Whether it’s your first time, or you’re returning to relive the magic, this year promises to be this production’s most enchanting yet.

Tickets are priced at £16 for adults, £9 for children (under 12) and £45 for families.  A discount of 10% is available for members of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.

Free on-site car parking is available, and the museum's Brooke Cafe will be open for refreshments.

"I can think of no better way to spend an evening than with this amazing cast…"
Northwest End Review, 2024 

The wheel turns once more as we enter midwinter.

It is a time to honour all that nature has given us in the months past, and to welcome all that waits in the year ahead. Join us in gratitude for the year gone by and in celebration, as we dance the new solar year into being.

Join Mima the HedgeRose Healer with Cindy and Adrian of Myrriadd Dance, to enjoy meditation, reflection and the mindful movements and joyful energy of circle dancing.

Refreshments are provided.

Tickets are £20 per person, with a 10% discount for members of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens.

A new adaptation and performed reading by Gav Cross, Norton’s Narrator.

This 14th Century epic story, set in the festivities of King Arthur's court between Christmas and New Year is now retold at Norton Priory as a ‘betwixtmas’ treat.

Bravery and honour, chivalry and courtliness, these are the markers of a great knight of King Arthur's Court. Young Gawain must settle the promise made to the terrifying Green Knight.

A monstrous terror that Gawain beheaded to protect his King.

But did not bring about its demise...

With adventure and terror, promises and frailties, this story has lasted seven centuries. Reputed to have been written in Cheshire, we can easily imagine that it was performed and told as an entertainment on this very spot, when the story was newly written.

Join master storyteller, performer and Norton’s Narrator Gav Cross, as he brings to life a new version of this classic text.

Beware the ‘Wilds of the Wirral’.
Beware the Green Chapel.
Beware the Green Knight.

This traditional story for the liminal and lost days between Christmas and New Year is a perfect accompaniment to the heritage wonder of the venue. Will Norton’s own Green Man approve?

Bring your bravest face and perhaps a warm hand to hold?

Age guidance 14+ suggested / 2hrs (Including an interval)

“A Master Storyteller.”
North West End

“Gav's ability to beguile a room, is unparalleled.”
Bradford Literature Festival

“Gav’s After Supper Ghost Stories was a masterclass in storytelling. By the end of the night, even the most restless meme-spewing teen in attendance sat totally captivated by his raucous and suspenseful retelling of these classic tales. We can’t wait to welcome him back.”
Pound Arts

"Gav is an exceptional storyteller.”
Storyhouse, Chester

“Professional storyteller and comedy performer Gav Cross held the audience in the palm of his hands.”
Highlights Rural Touring Scheme