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St Nicholas Priory

Explore the surviving rooms of a medieval priory later adapted into a Tudor home. This smaller building in the West Quarter offers a domestic contrast to the cathedral’s scale, with spaces such as the parlour, kitchen and great chamber. Its limited public opening makes it a deliberate Sunday or Monday choice rather than an attraction to add to any passing itinerary.

Before you go

Check the dated events calendar: ordinary free opening is on Sundays and Mondays, while private tours on other days need arranging. Only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible.

The practical details

Where to find it: Mint Lane, off Fore Street, EX4 3BL
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: General public entry is free on the published Sunday and Monday openings; donations welcome. Consult the current calendar for exceptions. Private tours can be arranged on other days, and events have separate terms.
Access and getting around: The venue states that its ground floor is suitable for wheelchair users, with limited access elsewhere. Confirm the approach and room access before travelling. Toilets and baby-changing facilities are listed.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: A shorter historic-house visit for children interested in how people lived. Rooms and upper-floor access may not suit every family; use the virtual room tours to decide what will interest your group.

Practical information checked 14 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 45–75 minutes for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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