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St Nicholas Priory

4.8(184)
Event Venue

About

St Nicholas Priory offers a distinctive setting for business events within a former Benedictine monastery restored to reflect the period style of an Elizabethan merchant's house. Its historic rooms provide an atmospheric backdrop that can elevate meetings and receptions with a unique sense of place.

Located in Exeter's city center, this venue combines heritage architecture with intimate spaces suitable for groups seeking a memorable, off-the-beaten-path event location. Friendly staff and accessible facilities, including restrooms, support a smooth experience for corporate gatherings.

Best for

  • Historic venue for executive dinners
  • Intimate client entertaining with character
  • Unique setting for small team gatherings

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Part of a former Benedictine priory with Elizabethan merchant house style
Historic Architecture
Part of a former Benedictine priory with Elizabethan merchant house style
The venue occupies a section of a Benedictine priory, restored and decorated to reflect the period style of an Elizabethan merchant's house, offering an authentic historical setting.
Immersive medieval ambiance with period details
Atmosphere
Immersive medieval ambiance with period details
Stepping inside transports guests back to medieval England, complete with traditional customs, period scents, and rooms that evoke the era vividly.
Small, stunning rooms with authentic period features
Intimate Setting
Small, stunning rooms with authentic period features
Guests can explore multiple intricately restored rooms inside the priory, each showcasing authentic period details and architecture in a compact, intimate layout.

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 184 reviews