Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

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Spooky Stories for Little Monsters with Rogan Mills

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Storyteller Rogan Mills tells silly and spooky Halloween tales in the dark Undercroft at Norton Priory, and children in costume get a sweet treat. The afternoon session includes the Grumpy Pumpkins trail, which you can do beforehand; the evening ticket adds the Jack-o'-Lanterns light walk, with stories starting at 6.30pm. Children must be with an adult.

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.

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