Events

Join the Norton Priory Ranger for a walk through the Museum Woodland to discover the wildlife of Norton Priory after dusk. We will be using bat detectors to help us find these nocturnal friends. 

Pre-booking essential. 

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.

Celebrate Blossom Day and all things floral at Norton Priory on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May. There will be tours of both the historic and modern Orchards led by our Ranger, exploring the heritage varieties of apple grown on site, and the National Collection of Tree Quince. Tours will leave from the Museum at 11am, 1pm, and 2.30pm.

Andrea from Lavender View Farm will also be on hand between 11am and 3pm, to guide you in making small buttonholes, using foliage from the Norton Priory Walled Garden, as well as others locally grown. Boutonnieres have been made and worn for thousands of years. Some were worn as superstition, 'to ward off evil', or to cover up bad smells. They have also been a symbol of fashion and status, or celebration. 

Join Mima Cornish from HedgeRose Healing for meditation in the Coach House at Norton Priory Museum and Gardens. The chance to access a different atmosphere and 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. 

The Coach House is located near the Walled Garden at Norton Priory. Follow signs to the Walled Garden. The Coach House is located next to the gate to the Walled Garden car park. 

Arrive from 9am for a 9.30am start. 

Join us for the Norton Priory Art Club - monthly drop-in art sessions to help you get creative! 

Saturday 9th May - Outdoor Clay Sculptures and Flower Collectors. 

Included in General Admission prices. FREE for Norton Priory Members. 

Drop-in sessions, no need to book. 

Gentle Traditional Hatha Yoga (modifications given if any pose doesn't suit your body)
Pranayana (refinement of the breath)
Yoga Nidra to finish (yogic sleep, deep Relaxation)

Please wear comfortable clothes. Bring a Yoga Mat, and a blanket for the Yoga Nidra as your body temperature may drop when in deep relaxation, also a pillow for under your head. 

A bit about me: Yoga with Lynn
Lynn has been teaching Yoga since 2016. She trained with British Wheel of Yoga 500hr Diploma over 2 years. Which included Yoga Nidra & Meditation practises. 

Lynn teaches:
Childrens Yoga 
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Chair Yoga 
Menopause Yoga
Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs
Meditation Yoga
Nidra Mantra

Lynn lived in a Yoga Retreat for 2 years from 2010 to 2012, then travelled to India for training. In 2015 she started her 2 year British Wheel diploma course. She frequently visits India to deepen her Yoga Practice and develop her knowledge in this in depth system of Yoga and Holistic healing.

Join us for the Norton Priory Art Club - monthly drop-in art sessions to help you get creative! 

Saturday 30th May - Collaborative Collage Bonanza: Norton Through Time! 

Included in General Admission prices. FREE for Norton Priory Members. 

Drop-in sessions, no need to book. 

The Wheel of the Year turns once more and we find ourselves at Summer Solstice. Come and join us as we give gratitude to the Sun for all that the Sun provides us as we approach the longest day. 

With meditation and reflective moments with Mima Cornish of HedgeRose Healing, and immersive circle dancing from Myrriadd Dance, we will share this wonderful evening of celebration together. 

Using a negative painting technique we will create a decorative background using acrylic paints. Once the background is dry we will paint around an image on top of this decorative background to define, add depth and contrast to create the final negative painted artwork. A wonderful exciting way to use acrylic paint and create a beautiful piece of art to take home. 

Led by artist Juliet Staines. 

Pre-booking essential. 

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.