Norton Priory Museum

Our 2 hour tour will begin at 11.00am so meet in the café from 10.30 for tea/coffee. After the tour

we are free to do our own thing – perhaps lunch in The Brooke Café could tempt you.

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, situated on the edge of Runcorn, is one of Cheshire's hidden

gems. Norton Priory was founded in 1134, and achieved mitred abbey status in 1391. Two key

families have links to the site: the Dutton family and the Brooke family. The Duttons supported and

engaged with Norton Priory as a monastic site, up until the Dissolution in 1536.

The museum displays thousands of objects discovered at the site, which tell the 900-year history

from priory to mansion house and the stories of the people who lived here.

Today, the museum is surrounded by woodland walks, bringing opportunities to discover secret

summer houses, sculptures and a stream glade. During the summer season, the tranquil 2.5 acre

Georgian Walled Garden is also open, with orchards, a rose walk and a herb garden..

. Norton Priory has a free car park, a gift shop and the Brooke Café, which serves a selection of

hot and cold meals and refreshments.

Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire. WA7

1SX

The subsidised cost is £6.00 per member and £6 for a max of

one guest.

Closing date for applications is FRIDAY 26th JUNE

LRMA is asking people to pay by BACS whenever possible–

Ac name NASUWT LRMA, sort code 60 83 01,

ac no 20345444. Ref Norton Priory.

Messge Peter Rowe on 07948 907153 to let him know your

details and that you have paid.

For those paying by cheque please return the slip below to :

Peter Rowe, 24 Lynton Avenue, Wigan, Lancs WN6 7PR

Cheques will be cashed immediately on receipt.

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