Join Devon & Exeter Medical Heritage Trust in making medicine in our wonderful kitchen! Interactive workshop with recipes from the 17th century!
Do come and join us to soak up the history of Exeter’s oldest building and this quiet corner of the city.
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.
Directions
St Nicholas Priory is in Mint Lane with walking access from Fore Street or Bartholomew Street West.
The nearest car park is Mary Arches Street (5 mins). Parking at Smythen Street and Harlequin Shopping Centre is also available. Exeter Central railway station (10 mins). The bus station is a 15-minute walk away with many buses stopping on the High Street (1o mins).
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 to the priory, please email our buildings manager [email protected].