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Exeters
Hidden Jewel
Originally part of Exeters first medieval
monastery, this splendid Grade 1 listed
building later became the Tudor home of a
wealthy merchant family. Now presented
as their richly furnished Elizabethan town
house adorned with beautifully crafted
replica furniture and the bright paint and
textiles of the period, St Nicholas Priory
is one of Exeters hidden jewels.
In St Nicholas Priory replica furniture
and artefacts can be touched and used.
There are costumes to try on and games,
toys, stories and other items that give a
wonderful insight into Tudor life.
The priory is also home to a new
display of some of Exeters original
Tudor artefacts from the collection at
the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

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St Nicholas Priory was founded in
1087 and was home to Benedictine
monks for over 400 years. In 1536,
like other monasteries, it was closed and
partly demolished by King Henry VIII.
The remaining buildings were sold and
they became the home of the wealthy
Hurst family.
Repaired and redisplayed, St Nicholas
Priory now includes three rooms
recreated as they would have been
when William Hurst lived here in 1602.
The parlour, kitchen and chamber have
beautifully crafted replica furniture,
equipment and textiles that can be
touched and used.
Many original features have survived
including a stunning decorated plaster
ceiling, fireplaces, beams, wall paintings
and even a Tudor loo. The parlour has
newly installed period oak panelling that
has been carefully decorated with handmade paints, accurately recreating a rare
original pattern from Tudor Exeter.
A small garden area features Tudor
plants and herbs and a gift shop has
souvenirs to suit all pockets.

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How to book
For detailed information visit
www.exeter.gov.uk/priory or ring
01392 265858.

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Accessibility
St Nicholas Priory is partially accessible,
it has uneven surfaces, steps, stairs
and narrow doorways. We are happy to
arrange special tours in advance to
meet particular requirements.

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The priory is available for hire for
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Sessions for schools

Lively hands-on, curriculum-based
sessions are available for schools.

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Talks and tours for groups

We welcome group bookings and can
arrange a special talk or guided tour at
a time to suit you, either during the day
or in the evening. A charge is made.

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Special events
The priory presents occasional special
events throughout the year from living
history days where you can meet people
from the past, to lunchtime talks,
tours and family activities.

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How to get there

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in Exeters city centre. Go down Fore
Street until the zebra crossing and turn
immediately right along The Mint,
a pedestrian lane. The priory is about
30m on your left.
Parking
There is no parking at St Nicholas Priory
and poor access for vehicles. Three city
centre car parks are nearby at Mary
Arches, Harlequins Shopping Centre
and Guildhall Shopping Centre.
Exeter has three park and ride schemes
to the city centre. For more information
about parking visit www.exeter.gov.uk.

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The information in this leaflet

is available in other formats
including large print from
01392 265858.
St Nicholas Priory
The Mint, Off Fore Street,
Exeter EX4 3BL
Telephone
01392 265858
Web
www.exeter.gov.uk/priory
Email
priory@exeter.gov.uk
2014 opening times
Easter to October:
Saturdays, 10am to 5pm,
during Devon term time and
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm,
during Devon school holidays.
Closed on bank holidays.
Closed November to Easter except
for special events.
Admission
Adults 4.20
Children (5 to 17 years), 1.60
Family rate (2 adults and up to
3 children) 10.50
Concessions available.
Tours, group visits and school visits
by appointment.
RAMM February 2014. Printed on 100% recycled paper