Photo of Norton Priory Museum & Gardens: Unknown, Public domain
Half-term & holidays
Grumpy Pumpkins: A Halloween Trail
- 24 Oct – 1 Nov 202624, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 Oct and 1 Nov, 10am-5pmAdd to calendar
- Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, RuncornAbout 40 min drive from TimperleyDirections
- Under £10£1 per child trail sheet plus standard admission
- Good for most agesOutdoors
A half-term trail around Norton Priory's museum grounds and woodland where children hunt for ten grumpy, lumpy pumpkins. Each one guards an ingredient the Witch of the Wood needs for a spell to wake her friend Haystack Jack, and those who find them all and unscramble the magic word win a tasty surprise. Pick up a trail sheet on arrival; children pay £1 and adults pay standard admission.
Good to know about Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
- Parking
- Three free car parks for visitors, including one at the Walled Garden in season.
- Buggies
- Step-free visitor centre with a lift to the first floor; the medieval ruins are not fully accessible.
- Food
- The Brooke Café serves hot and cold meals and has a children's menu; no ticket needed.
- Toilets
- Accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
From nortonpriory.org, checked Mon 19 Oct 2026. Check before you travel.
Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: nortonpriory.org. Report a problem
