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St Nicholas Priory is Exeter’s oldest building. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1087, the priory with its extensive grounds was dissolved and partly destroyed during the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII. Turned into a rich merchant’s town house, the priory was linked to the woollen cloth trade and the busy life of commerce in the city.
In the West Wing, visitors can experience the Undercroft and Tudor Parlour, the medieval kitchen, the Great Hall and Tudor bed chamber.
The building is now used as a performance and conferencing venue with public opening on Sundays and Mondays, guided tours, conferences, school visits and a wide variety of plays and concerts. For details of all events and how to book, please visit www.nicholaspriory.com
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
At the zebra crossing on Fore Street in the city centre, turn down Mint Lane and you will find our gardens and building.
Exeter Centre Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue. Buses stop on High Street (7mins) and on Fore Street (2mins). The nearest train station is Exeter Central, a five minut walk away.
| St Nicholas Priory (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Open | |
| Tuesday - Saturday | Closed* | |
| Sunday | Open | |
* St Nicholas Priory is now only open for events. Open Sundays and Mondays from 12th February 2023.
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