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The Life of the Visionary Hildegard of Bingen – Daytime Event

The Life of the Visionary Hildegard of Bingen - Daytime Event

We have a very special day of events to celebrate the life of Hildegard of Bingen. Daytime : An exciting opportunity take part in a day of meditations, food and talks focused on the legacy of Hildegard of Bingen with visiting poet, artist and actor, Caroline Gay Way,who is a Hildegard specialist At the end of the evening Compline will be said

DAY TIME EVENT 12-4pm -The Life of the Visionary Hildegard of Bingen (doors open 12pm)

Tickets £10, students £5

(Optional for ticket holders) 12pm Hildegard spiritual meditation workshop

(optional for ticket holders) 12.45 pm Simple Medieval lunch based on Hildegard’s Recipes

2 –3pm , Illustrated Talk by Caroline Gay Way focussing on Hildegard’s life – scientific and medical knowledge – and her spiritual artwork,

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

21/03/2026    
12:00 - 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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