Founded in 1087, St Nichoals Priory is the oldest building in the city of Exeter. It was originally used as a monastery by monks of the Benedictine order who stayed there for over five centuries. Sold by The Crown following the dissolution of the order by King Henry VIII, the property was then purchased by Robert Mallet who leased it out as a prestigious townhouse. The estate passed into the ownership of a religious institution again in 1775 when it was taken over by the Roman Catholic Mission. Restored to reflect much of its original splendour, the Priory is now a Grade 1 listed building and recognised heritage site. Now run by Exeter Historic Buildings Trust (EHBT), St Nicholas Priory has now been made accessible to the public to visit. You can explore the priory for free on Sundays and Mondays, and thy run many events throughout the year. You can also book a private tour or a school visit, and you can even get married here. FIND OUT MORE (https://nicholaspriory.com/) As a registered charity, EHBT relies on donations to continue to keep the building open for the public to enjoy. DONATE HERE (https://nicholaspriory.com/donate/) St. Nicholas Priory, The Mint, Exeter, Devon EX4 3BL Registered charity number: 1054232