A day to celebrate both Norton Priory's honeybees and wild pollinators!
A day to celebrate both Norton Priory's honeybees and wild pollinators!
We love bees at Norton Priory! As well as keeping honeybees, we try to provide a habitat for a range of wild pollinators, including bumblebees and solitary bees.
Learn about the different bees at Norton Priory with activities in the museum and at the Walled Garden. Included with admission will be a range of bee-themed activities, including crafts, planting a seed to take home and a bee trail created specially for us by Runcorn Sewing Bee! Plus there will be sessions about bees and other bugs throughout the day.
11am: Bumblebees with Tony Parker
Join expert Tony Parker in the museum for a fascinating talk about bumblebees in the UK. Pre-book in advance or pay on the day, extra charges apply.*
12pm: Beekeeping at Norton Priory
A "walk and talk" session with Norton Priory's own beekeeper. Meet at the museum and head down to the garden to learn about beekeeping at Norton Priory! You'll finish with a honey tasting session to see if you can identify Norton Priory honey! Pre-book in advance or pay on arrival, extra charges apply.*
2pm: Bug Hunt with RECORD
Head down to the Walled Garden for a drop-in bug hunting session with RECORD, the Local Environmental Records Centre for Cheshire, Halton, Warrington and Wirral! Included with admission.
3pm: Beekeeping at Norton Priory
A "walk and talk" session with Norton Priory's own beekeeper. Meet at the museum and head down to the garden to learn about beekeeping at Norton Priory! You'll finish with a honey tasting session to see if you can identify Norton Priory honey! Pre-book in advance or pay on arrival, extra charges apply.*
For general admission only, book here. Book on to admissions packages including sessions below!
When booking a package that includes a "Beekeeping at Norton Priory" walk-and-talk please select the time of the beekeeping session you would like to book. The "Beekeeping at Norton Priory" walk-and-talk sessions are not recommended for children under 5.
*Subject to availability
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Address
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SX
01928 569895
Opening times
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Winter)
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Summer)
Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Open Thursday during school holidays.
Exclusions and safety measures
The Walled Garden is open 12pm - 4pm during the summer season only.
Pre-booked ticket strongly recommended.
Entry via the main entrance in museum visitor centre.
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