Timeline
09:15
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Walk the grounds of Norton Priory Museum & Gardens while the site is fresh and quiet. The excavated ruins and 12th-century undercroft are best explored without the pressure of a tour group.
10:00
Head to CHI Community Cafe for a light snack or coffee. It is a short walk from the priory and serves ice cream and simple snacks, perfect for a mid-morning break.
10:30
Stroll through the Norton Priory Walled Gardens. This 18th-century space offers a tranquil, enclosed green space that complements the historic ruins you just visited.
11:05
End your walk along the Runcorn & Latchford Canal. Reflect on the history of this man-made waterway that once connected the Mersey and Irwell Navigation to the River Mersey.
Local tip
The cafe opens at 10:00 on Thursdays through Saturdays. If you visit on a Sunday, it closes at 15:00. Check the route to the canal if you are coming from the park area.
Check before you go
- CHI Community Cafe hours: Th-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su 10:00-15:00.
Worth knowing
- CHI Community Cafe is open at 10:00 only on Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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