Abbeys & priories · South West England
St Nicholas Priory
In or near Exeter.
St Nicholas Priory — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Thomas · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Nicholas Priory is a abbey located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
St Nicholas Priory is the oldest building in Exeter, founded in 1087 by William the Conqueror. Visitors can explore its rich history, which includes its time as a Benedictine monastery and later as a Tudor merchant's house.
Place summary
St Nicholas Priory is an abbey located in South-West England, postcode EX4. This historic site is notable for its medieval architecture and is a designated Grade I listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7218, -3.5351
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX4 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exeter
- Nearest railway station
- Exeter St Thomas — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Sundays 1pm–4pm; Mondays 10am–4pm
- Official site
- nicholaspriory.com
Sources
- osm: way/281565583 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nicholas Priory?
- St Nicholas Priory is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 3BL), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is St Nicholas Priory?
- St Nicholas Priory — a abbey in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Nicholas Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Thomas, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX4 3BL.
- How do I get to St Nicholas Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Exeter St Thomas, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 3BL.