St Nicholas Priory, Exeter

Name: St Nicholas Priory
Address: The Mint, Exeter, EX4 3BL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1392 436000

#21 among attractions in Exeter

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The Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas or just St Nicholas Priory was a Benedictine monastery founded in Exeter, England, in 1087. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries the church and chapter house range were pulled down but the domestic buildings were left intact. Parts of the north and west ranges of the monastery survive with the west range now being a museum owned by Exeter Historic Buildings Trust. ()

Completed: 1087 (937 years ago)Coordinates: 50°43'18"N, 3°32'6"W

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The MintSt David'sExeter EX4 3BL United Kingdom

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+44 1392 436000

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St Nicholas Priory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter Cathedral, Princesshay, Devon County War Memorial.

~1410 ftNE
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~870 ftNE
Memorial
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~710 ftS
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~1820 ftNE
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~1810 ftSE
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~1460 ftNE
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~270 ftE
Church
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~1510 ftN
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Nicholas Priory open?

St Nicholas Priory is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Nicholas Priory?

Nearby attractions include St Olave's Church, Exeter (2 min walk), St Mary Arches Church, Exeter (2 min walk), Exeter Synagogue, Exeter (2 min walk), St Mary Steps, Exeter (4 min walk).

How to get to St Nicholas Priory by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Nicholas Priory:

Bus

South Street • Lines: L, T (7 min walk)
George's Meeting House • Lines: T (7 min walk)

Train

Exeter St Thomas (10 min walk)
Exeter Central (10 min walk)