Events

Come and try your skills at comic illustration with celebrated artist Stuart Harrison in these three fun workshops. Liverpool based illustrator Stu will be taking inspiration from his book, Brave Maeve, an exciting adventure story linking 6000 years of Irish folklore to today. These special art workshops will introduce visitors to the skills and techniques of comic art, and allow you to create your own adventure!

Stu is an illustrator and cartoonist, writing and drawing for children’s books and media. Stu also writes and draws regular comic strips. Past titles he has worked on include My Little Pony, Dinoboy and Go Jetters. He created all the animated assets for the BAFTA winning “Level UP” website for the BBC. He also teaches game design at LMA in Liverpool.

Workshops are on Tuesday 5th and 28th August at 11am, 1pm and 2pm. 

Uncover the secrets of the past in this hands-on archaeological experience! Perfect for families with kids aged 10 and up, this exciting experience lets you step into the shoes of a real archaeologist at Norton Priory. Grab a trowel, dig into history, and work alongside our expert team to unearth hidden artefacts. Learn how discoveries are recorded, explore clues from the past, and see what secrets lie beneath your feet on this fascinating historic site.

Bookable 1 hr sessions:

• 10am to 11.00am

• 11.30am to 12.30pm

• 1pm to 2pm

• 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Suitable for ages 10+

Access requirements

Suitable for ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

The Discovery Dig will take place outdoors on uneven ground. Please dress appropriately for an outdoor excavation.

Learn the basics of pruning your fruit trees then get some practical experience using the Norton Priory Museum & Gardens orchards, with guidance and advice from an expert tutor. The session will be led by Katie Tonge from Heathfield Orchards.

Katie is the former Chief Executive of the Cheshire Landscape Trust and now manages and advises on orchards across Cheshire. She helps to

A hands-on workshop to learn about grafting fruit trees from an expert tutor. Graft a couple of small apple trees to take home using Norton Priory's heritage apple varieties. The session will be led by Katie Tonge from Heathfield Orchards.

Katie is the former Chief Executive of the Cheshire Landscape Trust and now manages and advises on orchards across Cheshire. She helps to maintain the orchards at Norton Priory and worked with us to create the new Oldfield Orchard.