Christmas Gift Fair at Norton Priory
Sunday 22 November 2026 (to be confirmed)
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn, Cheshire(WA7 1SX)
On Runcorn's edge in Cheshire, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens stands on the site of a priory founded in 1134, which the museum says is more thoroughly excavated than any other monastic site in Europe. Once a year, as Christmas draws near, it hosts the Christmas Gift Fair, a one-day market for anyone hunting presents for family and friends. Local makers and independent sellers bring stalls of handmade and one-off pieces, choirs and brass bands perform, and mulled wine and mince pies are there to enjoy as you browse. Parking at the museum is free.
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What to expect
Date & times
Sunday 22 November 2026 (to be confirmed)
Getting there
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn, Cheshire (WA7 1SX for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Norton Priory welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads in all areas except inside the museum's Brooke Café. There is outdoor café seating for visitors with dogs.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The museum has a fully accessible toilet and wheelchairs to borrow, and there are no steps at the main entrances and exits of the visitor centre. Blue badge parking is outside the main museum entrance and at the Walled Garden. The undercroft and the ruins are not fully accessible, and two sections of the stream glade path have steps.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Christmas Gift Fair at Norton Priory in 2026?
It is expected on Sunday 22 November 2026, to be confirmed by the museum.
What time does the Christmas Gift Fair open and close?
From 11am to 4pm on the Sunday.
How much are tickets for the Christmas Gift Fair?
The published prices are adult £6 and child (3 to 16 years) £2, and entry is free for Norton Priory members.
Is the Christmas Gift Fair at Norton Priory worth visiting?
The museum calls it its annual fair for kicking off the festive season, with one-of-a-kind and handmade gifts from local crafters and independent suppliers, live choirs and brass bands, and mulled wine and mince pies. It is held at Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, which describes itself as the most excavated monastic site in Europe.
Where is the Christmas Gift Fair held?
At Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SX. Sat navs can also use WA7 1BD. The museum is on the edge of Runcorn.
How do I get to Norton Priory by car?
From the M56, leave at Junction 11 and follow the A56 (Chester Road), then the A558 and the brown attraction signs. From the A562, take the A553 over the Mersey Gateway Bridge to the A558 and follow the brown signs towards Windmill Hill.
Is there parking at Norton Priory?
Parking is free, in three car parks: the main visitor centre car park, an overflow car park and a small seasonal car park at the Walled Garden. Blue badge spaces are outside the main museum entrance and at the Walled Garden, and are for blue badge holders only.
What is there to see and buy at the Christmas Gift Fair?
Stalls of one-of-a-kind treasures and handmade creations from local crafters and independent suppliers, with performances from choirs and brass bands.
What food and drink is there at the Christmas Gift Fair?
Mulled wine and a classic mince pie are part of the fair, with festive food and drink on offer. The museum also has the Brooke Café, which serves hot and cold meals and refreshments.
Can I bring my dog to Norton Priory?
Norton Priory welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads in all areas except inside the museum's Brooke Café. There is outdoor café seating for visitors with dogs.
Is Norton Priory accessible for wheelchairs?
The museum has a fully accessible toilet and wheelchairs to borrow, and there are no steps at the main entrances and exits of the visitor centre. The paths behind the visitor centre have been resurfaced. The undercroft and the ruins are not fully accessible, and two sections of the stream glade path have steps.
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