Events

Join artist Juliet on a creative exploration using watercolour painting as a form of mindfulness suitable for all levels. We will use the medium of watercolours as a mindful expressive art form promoting being present in the moment to embrace the process and feeling of abstract painting.

Tickets must be booked in advance. 

The Liverpool String Quartet returns with friends, to perform a very special evening of music, inspired by 'The Phantoms at the Priory' installation.

The 'Transfigured Night' programme is as follows:
P. I Tchaikovsky - Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70
Interval
Andrew Lloyd Webber - Music of the Night (from 'The Phantom of the Opera')
A. Schoenberg – Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night), Op. 4

The players (Liverpool String Quartet & Friends) are:
Roisin Walters – violin
Kate Marsden – violin
Dani Sanxis – viola
Sarah Hill – viola
Nick Byrne – cello
Mark Lindley – cello

Programme Notes
Tchaikovsky’s 'Souvenir de Florence', composed in 1890, is one of his most expansive and expressive chamber works. Written for string sextet, it combines symphonic breadth with moments of intimacy and lyricism, reflecting the warmth and vitality of the composer’s Italian experiences. 'Music of the Night' is the emotional centre of The Phantom of the Opera. In this arrangement for strings, the music takes on a more intimate and atmospheric character, emphasising its nocturnal quality and making a natural connection with the 'Phantoms at the Priory' installation. Schoenberg’s 'Verklärte Nacht', composed in 1899, is a landmark of late-Romantic chamber music. Inspired by a poem by Richard Dehmel, the work unfolds as a continuous narrative, moving from darkness to transformation through rich harmony and intense emotional expression. Though controversial at its premiere, it is now regarded as one of the great chamber works of its time.

About the Ensemble
Liverpool String Quartet & Friends brings together the Quartet’s core members with guest musicians for larger-scale chamber repertoire. The ensemble is known for its expressive playing and imaginative, context-led programming, and performs regularly in concert series, festivals, and special events across the UK and Europe. The Liverpool String Quartet is Ensemble in Residence at Norton Priory.

Join Mima Cornish from HedgeRose Healing for meditation in the beautiful surroundings of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn on select Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The sessions vary each week and take the opportunity to access the many different places and atmospheres at Norton Priory, both inside and out, to truly enjoy the present moment. All meditations will be guided, and any mindful activities will be gentle and relaxing, promoting a natural sense of peace. Suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced. Please bring a blanket.

Sunday 1st February, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 22nd March, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 12th April, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 17th May, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 14th June, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 12th July, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 16th August, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 13th September, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 18th October, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 8th November, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 13th December, 9am - 10am 

Step away from the noise of everyday life and sink into an hour of pure vocal sound. 

Unlike traditional sound baths that use gongs or instruments, this unique experience is created entirely through the human voice. Surrounded by a live choir, you'll be immersed in rich, layered harmonies that gently wash over you from every direction. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, and cushions to create your own cocoon of comfort, or choose a seated space if you prefer. Once the singing begins, there are no introductions, no applause, no interruptions - just one continuous, flowing hour of choral music designed to calm the mind and restore the body. This is your invitation to pause, breathe deeply, and be held in sound. 

Spaces are limited to just 30 participants to maintain an intimate and immersive atmosphere. 

Please choose your preference on lying or seated when booking.