St Nicholas Priory

The newly-formed Priory Players present their first production 'Monks and Mortality' in which they celebrate the way Medieval folk expressed their opinions and understanding of Life and Mortality. In this production, there are ancient chants, interesting information about monks and their lives, nuns, saints and more...
There are poems old and new, including some by Sir Walter Raleigh, and some including a speech choir, plus colourful images splashed across the ancient wall of the Priory's Great Hall.
Come and support the Priory, and enjoy the refreshments that are available.

The ghosts are warming up, the lanterns are lit, and St Nicholas Priory is about to open its doors for another run of Humbug!

Most tickets have already been snapped up, although we do still have a few spaces left for the 4pm shows this Thursday and Friday. If you or anyone you know has been hoping to come along, now’s the moment to book.

A musical winter journey! Join Lightbear Lane and pianist Alex Wilson for a very special evening of musical delights on 3rd January. Perfect stocking filler, too 😉 More info and booking link here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlane/twelfth-night-a-musical-winter-celebration/e-bbeagl

Twelfth Night – A Musical Winter Celebration at St Nicholas Priory Tickets are now available for Twelfth Night – A Musical Winter Celebration at St Nicholas Priory, Exeter on Saturday 3rd January 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

Happy St Nicholas Day!

December 6th marks St Nicholas Day - the saint who the Priory is named after. Nicholas of Myra was a Bishop in Anatolia (now in modern-day Türkiye) and died on December 6th 346. He is the patron saint of sailors, children, archers and toymakers among others.

Some of the stories and legends about St Nicholas revolve around secret gift-giving, much like another famous Saint Nick!

In 1087 (the same year that the Priory was founded) the tomb of St Nicholas was moved from Myra to Bari in Italy, to the Basilica di San Nicola. It is thought this is why the Benedictine monks named the Priory in his honour.

Photo description: A statue of St Nicholas along with three girls and the balls of gold he secretly gifted them as their dowries. The statue stands at the top of the Priory stairs, at the entrance to the Great Hall

The Wreath-making workshop is still on in the Priory this afternoon, so come along for this free activity. There's a cafe with mulled wine, tea and coffee, plus a small shop. No charge, but donations would be very much appreciated 😁

Come and join our wreath-making workshop in St Nicholas Priory today and tomorrow, also with café and shop, 11am - 4pm. Entrance free, but donations welcome 😊

A Tudor Christmas is coming to St Nicholas Priory! Experience the priory as a rich Tudor merchant’s home being decorated for Christmas. With music, traditional crafts and foods, and hands-on activities for the whole family including wreathmaking in our refectory wing. Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November, 11am - 4pm