Name: Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Road, Windmill Hill, Runcorn, UK

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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, situated on the edge of Runcorn, is one of Cheshire's hidden gems. Once home to a medieval church, this is the most excavated monastic site in Europe.

Visitors can explore the 12th century undercroft with beautiful vaulted ceiling and the priory ruins showing the layout of the medieval buildings. Norton Priory was founded in 1134, and achieved mitred abbey status in 1391.

Prices starts from £14.85 for Adults, Free for Child (4–16 years). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Host birthday parties: No

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What to See

Here at Norton Priory we're bursting at the seams with things to see. Spanning 900 years of history, we're the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Our museum opened in August 2016 following a major HLF funded redevelopment project and displays thousands of objects from Tudor shoes to the incredible medieval statue of St Christopher.
We invite you to explore the 12th century undercroft building and priory ruins then venture further into the surrounding woodland to discover secret summer houses and stream glades.
The beautiful 2.5 acre Georgian walled garden is our best kept secret with fruit trees, a herb garden and stunning rose walk to enjoy. Home to the National Collection of Quince, it is surrounded by a pear orchard, wildflower meadow and woodland.

Facilities

Parking: Norton Priory provides free car parking for visitors.
Food & Drinks: Olive Tree Catering provides Norton Priory's on-site food and beverage offer.
Toilets: Available.
Dogs: We are a dog-friendly museum.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Summer Season

Adult: Gift Aid £14.85 / Standard £13.50
Child (4–16 years): Free (Up to 3 children free with a full-price adult ticket)
Additional Child: Gift Aid £7.70 / Standard £7.00
Child (0–3 years): Free
Essential Companion: Free (with a full-price adult ticket)

Pricing URL: https://www.nortonpriory.org/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Summer 2025: Mothering Sunday - 2nd November

Museum: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4:30pm)
Walled Garden: 1pm - 4pm

Winter 2025: from 3rd November

Museum: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Walled Garden 12pm - 3pm

Address: Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Road, Windmill Hill, Runcorn, UK

Post Code: WA7 1SX

Council: Halton

County: Cheshire

How to Find Us

From the M56, leave on Junction 11 following the A56 (Chester Road) then turn left onto the A558 (Daresbury Expressway). Take the second exit at the roundabout (A558) and then take the next exit for Norton Priory, following the brown attraction signage.
From the A562, take the A553 (Mersey Gateway Bridge) to the A558 (Daresbury Expressway). Following the brown attraction signage, take the exit towards Windmill Hill, then the second exit at the Manor Park Roundabout to Tudor Road. Continue along to Tudor Road and through the green gates.
Parking: Norton Priory provides free car parking for visitors.