Events

'Phantoms at the Priory' is Norton Priory's latest art installation.  Following last year's successful 'Mars at the Museum', we're delighted to welcome the phantoms to the museum.

Commissioned specially for Norton Priory by the team behind York's hugely successful 'Ghosts in the Garden', this installation allows visitors to come face to face with some of the characters who have shaped the 900 year history of this remarkable place.

Meet an Abbott, take a selfie with a Canon, and see a kneeling Knight.

Spend some time with Brooke family members, welcome a guest arriving for a summer ball, or find out what upset the Duke of Bridgewater.

Outside, see the Gardener at work, tending the vegetable plots.  And there are a few smaller surprise to discover as well.

Come and see the 'echoes of the past' for yourself.  We're open from 10am - 4pm (closing at 5pm from Mothering Sunday).

Join us on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February for a special gaming event, as part of the Phantoms at the Priory programme.  This event is included with General Admission tickets.

Explore three worlds of tabletop games, suitable for all ages:

Perhaps you will chose to venture into Norton Priory's past and and help Lady Katherine Brooke defend the house against royalist soldiers from Halton Castle.  You might even see her phantom during your visit...

Or, will a a spooky adventure in a haunted house catch your interest... if you are brave enough, of course...

Maybe, you'll be tempted to become a misbehaving bear, on a grand heist to steal Ranger Paul’s stores of honey.  

All sessions will be held in the Medieval Undercroft, with no prior knowledge required to join in.

This event is open to all ages, with games suited for younger and more experienced players. Our fantastic Game Masters will guide people to the best session for you.

Just bring yourself and your imagination!

Tickets coming soon!

Following on from their acclaimed show A Brief History of Music, GreenMatthews bring you a new show which explores our rich history of witty wordplay and melodic mirth.

Chris Green (piano, guitar, accordion) and Sophie Matthews (early woodwinds, flute, saxophone) bring four centuries of chromatic comedy to life.  With pieces ranging from bawdy Restoration ballads to stinging Sixties satire, this is a historic musical journey like no other! 

Featuring songs by Noël Coward, Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann and a host of other lesser-known songwriters, this fun and fast-moving revue will have you rolling in the aisles!

This is an exclusive chance to see this show live, in-person, in 2026, so we expect demand for tickets to be high!

The show comprises two 45 minute sets, with a 25 minute interval.  

This performance is recommended for ages 8 and up.  Doors to the performance space open at 7:00pm, with refreshments available from the Brooke Cafe before the performance and during the interval.

Multi award-winning A Place For Us Theatre and Norton Priory invite you to an unforgettable evening celebrating some of the most iconic musical theatre ever written.

As part of Norton Priory's 'Phantoms at the Priory' installation, the ghosts of revolution sing again…

Echoes of the Barricade is a candlelit concert inspired by Victor Hugo’s 'Les Misérables', featuring beloved numbers including 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'Bring Him Home', 'On My Own', and 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'.

Performed by A Place For Us Theatre’s young musical theatre company and accompanied on piano by Corey Gerrard, this is a rare opportunity to experience the passion, drama, and enduring power of a music that has moved generations, brought to life in an atmospheric and historic setting.
 

Experience the magic of pure vocal harmony with The Cheshire Chord Company!

 This versatile and vibrant ladies’ a cappella chorus – multiple award-winners and National champions – brings exciting high-energy performances to the Norton Priory’s stunning atrium.

From heartfelt ballads and jazz to contemporary pop arrangements and a host of upbeat numbers, their repertoire will ensure you are smiling and your feet are tapping!  Originally formed in 1993, the choir includes members from all walks of life, across the North of England.

Whether you’re a barbershop fan or simply love great, live music, this is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in vocal harmony!

Award-winning VML Drama bring you a script-in-hand production of a scary tale, as part of Norton Priory's 'Phantoms at the Priory' season. 

Be prepared for jump scares courtesy of special sound effects and the incredible talents of VML Drama's company, as they bring this to life in the presence of an audience. The performance will be narrated by the ‘Master of the Crypt’, who will guide the audience through the story.

The fabulous Norton Priory atrium will prove the perfect back drop for this evening of spine-chilling entertainment. Are you brave enough to attend in the company of the Phantoms of the Priory?

This performance is recommended for ages 12 and up. Doors to the performance space open at 6:30pm, with refreshments available from the Brooke Cafe before the performance and during the interval.