Restoration of the Priory
St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL
Come visit St Nicholas Priory for a special Heritage Open Day guided tour showing how the ancient monastery , which in the Victorian era fell into disrepair and was described as 'a mere rookery of tenements' was saved. This tour will talk about not only what physical changes took place during the 1912-16 restoration, but also discuss the various people who were involved, such as the Architects, the Town Clerk and even the Mayor of the time. All these steered the project through the difficult days of the First World War which at times threatened the project entirely.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 2pm
- Sunday 14 September:
- 2pm
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 2pm
- Thursday 18 September:
- 2pm
Location & directions
St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BL
- 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.
- Contact on day:
- Jo Sinclair
- Telephone number:
- +441392276255
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
