Bee Festival

A day to celebrate both Norton Priory's honeybees and wild pollinators!

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.

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.*

Book here.

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