Hosting Henry VIII at Exeter
Have you ever wondered what would have happened if Henry VIII made an official Royal Visit to Exeter? Join us in Exeter from 13th – 20th June for a range of Tudor festivities and living history as part of Historic…
A Christmas Season to remember!
Our Christmas this year has turned into a proper season. With Wandering Tiger's fabulous Christmas show "Humbug!" hosted at St Nicholas Priory, the building has seen many excellent performances and drawn a huge crowd of fans. In the last couple…
Herbology Lessons, All Hallows’ Eve
For All Hallows' 2023, St Nicholas Priory hosted Lightbear Lane and the Devon & Exeter Medical Heritage Trust for two exciting Herbology lessons! About 40 children and their adults had the opportunity to learn about historical medical instruments, look through…
All Hallows’ at St Nicholas Priory
All Hallows' at St Nicholas Priory For a few years now, we have been celebrating autumn and the change of the seasons in our beautiful building. Every year, people ask me “Do you throw a Halloween party?” and the answer…
My Experience as a Professional Pathways Intern at St Nicholas Priory
When I first received confirmation about my placement at St Nicholas Priory, my initial reaction was, "Oldest building in Exeter? Never heard of it." Little did I know the connection I’d make with the building and its volunteers. During my…
Fun-Fact Friday C
C is for….. Courtenay #funfactfriday When Maud/Matilda Courtenay died in July 1467 she was buried in the priory church. From her will we learn that she asked for the anthem of Our Lady to be sung daily in ‘our Lady…