Events

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 Mima Cornish from HedgeRose Healing for meditation in the beautiful surroundings of Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn on select 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 17th May, 9am - 10am 
Sunday 28th 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 

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. 

Lynn has been teaching Yoga since 2016. She trained with The British Wheel of Yoga for 2 years which included Yoga Nidra & Meditation practises. She now teaches chair yoga, menopause yoga, children's yoga, trauma-sensitive yoga, meditation yoga, and Nidra Mantra. Lynn lived in a Yoga Retreat for 2 years from 2010 to 2012, then travelled to India for training. 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. 

Plant Hunters' Fair 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.

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. 

Step into the world of Hamlet, Shakespeare’s masterpiece of revenge, betrayal, and ambition.

Be one of the first to see this brand-new 70-minute outdoor version from multi-award winning A Place for Us Theatre Company, at Norton Priory’s Woodland Theatre space this June.

Shakespeare’s classic tale of revenge, betrayal, madness, and ambition is distilled into a high-energy performance that captures all the drama, emotion and language of the original play. Under the open sky, audiences will be drawn into Hamlet’s gripping journey and tragic demise as he confronts family betrayal, moral dilemmas, and the weight of destiny. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned Shakespeare fans, this fast-paced adaptation brings the iconic characters and timeless story to life in a way that is thrilling, fresh and unforgettable.

"…The torment is real, the hideous crimes authentic, the anguish and grief tangible – each scene, each actor, each movement, played with passion and credence. It was superb…"
***** Northwest End Review – Macbeth

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. 

Award-winning Immersion Theatre Company proudly presents an unforgettable adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic, 'Romeo & Juliet'.

This powerful story of forbidden love and bitter rivalry is brought to life in a visual spectacle infused with comedy, heart-break, and danger. Moving, funny, and tragic in equal measure, this beautiful production will see Immersion continue to build on their reputation for producing Shakespeare for all, be it the seasoned theatre-goer or budding literary enthusiast.

This is Shakespeare as it’s meant to be: interactive, fun, and highly accessible!

Recommended age: 10+ Approximate run time: Act 1 – 50 minutes / Interval / Act 2 – 40 minutes

This is an outdoor theatre performance. Please dress accordingly for the weather. In extreme weather, the performance will be moved inside.

This is a Culture 26 event, celebrating Halton's year of culture.

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.

The evening will be begin with a talk on bats by Tony Parker, or fun bat craft activities for the kids.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate footwear. 

Illyria perform this Gilbert and Sullivan classic on the outdoor ruins at Norton Priory Museum.

Frederick, accidentally apprenticed to Pirates as a child, is indentured to the Pirate King until his 21st birthday. On the day he reaches 21 he leaves the ship, announcing that he now intends to dedicate his life to the Pirates’ destruction. The Pirate King checks the contract’s small print – and realises that as Frederick’s birthday is 29th February on a leap year he has only had four birthdays and is actually indentured for another 63 years. With only the Penzance constabulary to protect him, will Frederick be forced to serve the pirates until he is 84?  And will his sweetheart, Mabel, wait for him that long? Performed by a six-strong cast of actor/singers with fully orchestrated accompaniment, The Pirates of Penzance boasts such gloriously memorable songs as “To be a Pirate King!”; “Modern Major General” and “A Policeman’s Lot is Not a Happy One”. With razor sharp satire and glittering wit, it remains as fresh as if it had been written today. 

Performance starts at 7.30pm, gates open at 6.30pm. 

Running time: 120-minutes (approx.), including a 20-minute interval. 

Recommended for all ages. 

Cancellation in dangerous weather only when performances will be rescheduled. Tickets are non-refundable. 

About Illyira: Illyria’s mission is simple: to create outstandingly enjoyable theatre and make it available for everyone. Illyria has been pursuing this mission for over thirty years, performed for more than a million people, and intend to entertain families across the country for many seasons to come.

Illyria perform Shakespeare's story of love in all its guides, as an open-air performance on the ruins at Norton Priory Museum.

In this play Shakespeare explores Love in all its guises. Four pairs of soulmates meet in the mysterious Forest of Arden. One pair leap straight into bed. Another pair are instantaneously dumbstruck by each other’s beauty and pledge their undying troth. The third pair torment each other: he showers chaste love upon her which she haughtily rejects - yet secretly she enjoys the flattery. The fourth pair go further still, playfully blurring their roles and identities to such an extent that flirting becomes more pain than pleasure, and Love itself is pushed to the limit of its endurance – and beyond. 

Throughout the summer Shakespeare’s iconic comedy will be performed where its action is set – in the great outdoors, by a 5-strong cast of classically trained professional actors. Multi international award-winning Illyria has an unmatched reputation for excellence, forged over three decades, that dominates the outdoor touring theatre sector. Join them this summer for a memorable night of laughter and romance under the stars. 

Performance starts at 7.30pm, gates open at 6.30pm. 

Running time: 140-minutes (approximately), including a 20-minute interval.  

Suitable for all ages.  

Cancellation in dangerous weather only when performances will be rescheduled. Tickets are non-refundable.

Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling family favourite, THE JUNGLE BOOK!

Filled with original music, audience interaction, and a host of larger-than-life characters, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, on a madcap jungle adventure as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some cheeky monkeys, and the fierce tiger, Shere Khan!

Funny, exciting and wildly entertaining, this AOOO-some musical will have you howling with laughter: It’s the perfect treat for the whole family!

Recommended age: 4+ Approximate run time: Act 1 – 45 minutes / Interval / Act 2 – 40 minutes
This is an outdoor theatre performance. Please dress accordingly for the weather. In extreme weather, the performance will be moved inside.

Part of Culture 26, celebrating Halton's year of culture.

The Christmas Gift Fair returns to Norton Priory Museum & Gardens for 2026!

Begin your festive season by finding the perfect gift for a loved one. Browse local suppliers and crafters selling gifts that you won't find on the high street. Enjoy performances throughout the day from choirs and brass bands. Grab a mulled wine and a mince pie in the Wine Cellar. 

TICKETS COMING SOON