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Festival of Archaeology – Open Day

Festival of Archaeology – Open Day

Come and join us at St Nicholas Priory as we celebrate the Festival of Archaeology.

Do you know that long before the Priory was built in 1087, the site was part of the Roman military fortress of the Second Augustan Legion and later Roman civilian town? Or that the Priory buildings that still stand are only a small part of the original medieval site, the extent of which was revealed through excavations in the 1970s onwards?

Learn all about us and more on our open day.

• Children’s activities and trails

• Exhibition revealing the archaeological history of the Priory site

• Local archaeological finds on display

• Find out more about our events coming up

Refreshments available

Free Admission

 

Directions
St Nicholas Priory is on Mint Lane with walking access from Fore Street or Bartholomew Street West.

The nearest car park is Mary Arches Street, which is a five-minute walk. Exeter Central railway station is a ten-minute walk. The bus station is a 15-minute walk with many buses stopping on the High Street which is ten minutes away.

Access
Unfortunately, due to the nature of this historic building, there is no wheelchair access for our upstairs rooms.

Facilities
Our outdoor toilet block can be made available on request.

If you have any questions or concerns about your visit please email [email protected]

Date & Time

26/07/2025    
10:00 - 16:00

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Where

St Nicholas Priory
Mint Lane, Off Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL

Find directions to St Nicholas Priory on our visit us page.

St Nicholas Priory: Founded by William the Conqueror in 1087, St Nicholas Priory was home to Benedictine monks for over 400 years and is the oldest building in Exeter. In 1536, like other monasteries, it was closed and the remains became the home of wealthy Tudor merchants.

Access: Unfortunately, only the ground floor of our building is wheelchair-accessible.

Facilities: Accessible loos and nappy-changing facilities.

If you have any questions or concerns about your visit, please email [email protected].

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