Events

Fresh Flower Crowns although temporary, because of their fragility, allow us to take time to celebrate and admire the seasons and flowers in bloom at that moment.

Flower crowns are often seen as modern celebratory decorations at weddings and festivals, but they are rooted in traditions that are thousands of years old. In pre-Christian and pagan events flowers were used in rituals and celebrations to honour growth, fertility, spirits and the cyclical nature of seasons and life. Festivals such as Beltane (1st May) were still being celebrated in the UK up until the 20th Century such as our May day walks.

Come and Celebrate with us at Norton Priory ‘Blossom Day’ and make your own beautiful Flower Crown, using foliage and flowers from the Norton Priory Walled Garden, and others locally grown. Relax and unwind in the beauty of the season and Norton Priory, with Andrea from Lavender View Farm. 

Tea and coffee included.

Plant Hunters' Fairs returns to Norton Priory on Sunday 31st May!

There will be a tremendous range of plants available for sale from a host of favourite specialist plant growers.

The fair is held next to the 2.5 acre Georgian Walled Garden, with entry to the fair priced at £1 per person. For an additional £5, visitors can wander through the Walled Garden itself, whilst Early Bird advance tickets for the whole site are priced at £9.00 per adult. Up to three children are permitted access to the whole site per paying adult.

This special price of £9 will not be available on the day. There is free car parking on-site and the Brooke Cafe will be providing refreshments throughout the day. Please note for this event the Fair and the Walled Garden are open from 10am - 4pm, and the museum and woodlands are open from 10am - 5pm.

In partnership with Heathfields Orchards, Norton Priory offers a practical and theory-based workshop on summer fruit tree pruning. The workshop uses the Norton Priory orchards to provide practical hands-on experience, with expert tuition and guidance. The workshops are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in fruit tree care.