Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Excavated Priory remains are the setting for Norton Priory´s extensive gardens with a site which also includes a purpose-built museum, the St Christopher statue - one of the great treasures of medieval Europe - exciting sculpture trail and award-winning 1750 Walled Garden with its National Collection of tree quinces, herbs, roses, vegetables and fruit (available by season and by prior request). The 38 acres of tranquil, beautiful woodland gardens contain summerhouses, azaleas, a heather garden, laburnum arch and the recreation of a 12th century herb garden, unique in Britain and featured on BBC 2´s `Hidden Gardens´ series.
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens,
Tudor Road,
Manor Park,
Runcorn
WA7 1SX
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Information on Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn
| Opening Times: | Apr to Oct, Mon to Fri, 12:00-17:00, Sat, Sun & BH 12:00-18:00. Nov to Mar, Daily, 12:00-16:00. Walled Garden: Apr to Oct, Daily, 13:30-16:30. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan. |
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| Admission: | Adult £4.95, Child/Conc £3.50, Family £12.75. |
| Location: | From the M56 junction 11, take the turning for Warrington then follow the Norton Priory signs. |
| Facilities: |
Access by Rail,
Coaches Welcome,
Full Disabled Access,
Child Friendly,
Guide dogs only,
Gift Shop,
Plants for Sale,
Guided Tours,
Light Refreshments,
Restaurant,
Toilet Facilities,
Parking Availability |
| Garden Acreage: | 2.5 |
| Parkland / Woodland Acreage: | 38 |
| Events 2008: |
Visit www.nortonpriory.org for details |