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Norton Priory Museum and Gardens, Runcorn, Cheshire
Interior view of Norton Priory Museum.
Interior view of Norton Priory Museum.
The Undercroft building and Abbey Ruins in the grounds of Norton Priory.
The Undercroft building and Abbey Ruins in the grounds of Norton Priory.
View of the gravel path leading from Norton Priory Visitor Centre to the Georgian Walled Garden.
View of the gravel path leading from Norton Priory Visitor Centre to the Georgian Walled Garden.
View of the approach road to the entrance gates of Norton Priory.
View of the approach road to the entrance gates of Norton Priory.
The main visitors' car park at Norton Priory is just outside its wrought iron entrance gates and includes 2 disabled parking spaces for 'blue badge' scheme holders.
The main visitors' car park at Norton Priory is just outside its wrought iron entrance gates and includes 2 disabled parking spaces for 'blue badge' scheme holders.
The parking area has a level, slighly uneven gravel surface.
The parking area has a level, slighly uneven gravel surface.
The Museum visitor centre is located approximately 100 metres from the Gates to the car parking area.
The Museum visitor centre is located approximately 100 metres from the Gates to the car parking area.
Plan of Norton Priory showing location of Visitor Centre, Museum, Walled Gardens and all other attractions.
Plan of Norton Priory showing location of Visitor Centre, Museum, Walled Gardens and all other attractions.
Pathway from main car park and entrance gates to the Visitor Centre and Museum.
Pathway from main car park and entrance gates to the Visitor Centre and Museum.
Level, brick blockwork pathway leading to Visitor Centre and Museum.
Level, brick blockwork pathway leading to Visitor Centre and Museum.
Interior view of Visitor Centre main entrance/exit and reception. Take care not to trip on the retaining strip of the anti-slip mat inbuilt in floor just within doorway.
Interior view of Visitor Centre main entrance/exit and reception. Take care not to trip on the retaining strip of the anti-slip mat inbuilt in floor just within doorway.
Please check with venue before travelling for current admission times and charges.
Please check with venue before travelling for current admission times and charges.
View within Visitor Centre of gift shop area and indoor entrance to cafe.
View within Visitor Centre of gift shop area and indoor entrance to cafe.
Norton Priory Garden trail guides are available in reception.
Norton Priory Garden trail guides are available in reception.
View of Museum cafe showing layout and interior light level.
View of Museum cafe showing layout and interior light level.
The Visitor Centre includes a small play area adjacent to the Cafe. View also of some of gifts available to buy.
The Visitor Centre includes a small play area adjacent to the Cafe. View also of some of gifts available to buy.
Example of Museum cafe menu.
Example of Museum cafe menu.
View of disabled toilet from the door entrance. Left hand-side wheelchair transfer to the toilet. Postion of hand dryer can also be seen which is positioned to right of washbasin and above and behind clinical waist bin.
View of disabled toilet from the door entrance. Left hand-side wheelchair transfer to the toilet. Postion of hand dryer can also be seen which is positioned to right of washbasin and above and behind clinical waist bin.
View of inner vestibule to/from disabled toilet entrance/exit and showing available space for wheelchairs. Take care for any obstructions (this view shows floor length curtain near doorway).
View of inner vestibule to/from disabled toilet entrance/exit and showing available space for wheelchairs. Take care for any obstructions (this view shows floor length curtain near doorway).
Disabled toilet has low level push handle flush on cistern behind the toilet .
Disabled toilet has low level push handle flush on cistern behind the toilet .
View showing available space for wheelchair users between the toilet and washhand basin.
View showing available space for wheelchair users between the toilet and washhand basin.
Museum rear entrance/exit which provides level access via enclosed porch with inner and outer push/pull doors to/from designated route to Undercroft ,Abbey Ruins , gardens and picnic area.Take care in wet weather on tiled floor of porch.
Museum rear entrance/exit which provides level access via enclosed porch with inner and outer push/pull doors to/from designated route to Undercroft ,Abbey Ruins , gardens and picnic area.Take care in wet weather on tiled floor of porch.
Close-up view of one of the two Museum rear entrance/exit doors to porch which provide clear vision of areas beyond. Watch out not to trip on anti-slip mats in porch.
Close-up view of one of the two Museum rear entrance/exit doors to porch which provide clear vision of areas beyond. Watch out not to trip on anti-slip mats in porch.
Close-up view of outer rear entrance/exit door from Museum and path to Undercroft. Opposite museum rear entrance/exit can be seen the remains of the Georgian mansion which had been built adjoining the Undercroft.
Close-up view of outer rear entrance/exit door from Museum and path to Undercroft. Opposite museum rear entrance/exit can be seen the remains of the Georgian mansion which had been built adjoining the Undercroft.
The museum gallery contains exhibits and artefacts exploring the history of the Norton Priory, of its archeological excavation and the life and work of its inhabitants.
The museum gallery contains exhibits and artefacts exploring the history of the Norton Priory, of its archeological excavation and the life and work of its inhabitants.
One of Norton Priory's gems is this larger than life-sized medieval statue of St Christopher from the Abbey.
One of Norton Priory's gems is this larger than life-sized medieval statue of St Christopher from the Abbey.
This and the following six slides shows the Museum's exhibition of pottery and other artefacts discovered during excavations on site.
This and the following six slides shows the Museum's exhibition of pottery and other artefacts discovered during excavations on site.

Location:

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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.