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Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 7.30pm till 9.30pm Price: Adult £16, Child £13; Member adults £14, Member child £11

This family friendly show from acclaimed musicians Chris Green and Sophie Matthews takes in 600 years of musical history in 90 minutes! Beginning in the Middle Ages and ending up in the 20th century (and incorporating everything in between!) prepare to be taken on a whistle-stop tour of Western musical history.

Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes!) Chris and Sophie paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque and the pomp and bombast of Victoriana. The stage is set for a veritable musical feast in the historic setting of Norton Priory!

Complete with a bewildering array of instruments such as cittern, rauschpfeife and virginal (and that’s just the first 100 years!) ‘A Brief History of Music‘ uses tunes, songs and humour to take you on a musical journey from which you won’t want to return.

Suitable for ages 8+, please note under 5s will not be permitted.

The show contains an interval of 15 to 20 minutes and ends approx.9.30pm

GreenMatthews present: 'A Brief History of Music'

Date: Thursday 7th August, 3-5pm Price: Included with general admission

An autism-friendly afternoon at Norton Priory.

Because we appreciate that busy and noisy environments can be challenging for some people, we are holding an autism-friendly afternoon during the summer holidays.

Based on guidance by the National Autistic Society and feedback from the Relaxed Mars evening, the following measures to support autistic and neurodiverse visitors will be in place:

There will be quiet background music in the museum atrium.
A written guide has been produced to help visitors know what to expect, available below.
Staff working on the day will be briefed on the event.
Hand dryers in the toilets will be switched off.
A retreat space will be available for anyone who needs to take a break and sit down.
Visitor numbers will be monitored and limited if need be - but with the outside spaces open the site can be calm and tranquil, even with a lot of visitors!
Where possible, windows will be opened in the museum to provide ventilation.
Many of our visitors love our trails for children! There will be trails available on the day.
The choice of date and time is based on feedback from Relaxed Mars, typical footfall, and peak periods to try and ensure a calm environment.

On the day, the museum will be open from 10am-5pm and the Walled Garden from 1-4pm, and we will ensure that the above measures are in place by 3pm. We encourage anyone visiting for the autism afternoon to visit the Walled Garden before its closing time! Maps of the site will be available from the museum reception.

You can access and download a sensory guide to Norton Priory here

You can access and download a guide to the Relaxed Norton afternoon here

This is a Discover Norton event and is included with General Admission, plus children go free!* Book online ahead of time for a discount! Pre-booking closes at 11:45 the night before your visit. But if you miss out, you can pay for General Admission on arrival!

*Up to 3 children free per full priced adult ticket, additional children will be charged.

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