It's thanks to National Lottery players
St Nicholas Priory is the oldest surviving building in Exeter and it's now open to the community to visit for free thanks to the efforts of volunteers.
The Heritage Lottery fund has awarded £113,000 to the Exeter Historic Buildings Trust, who now run the priory. The funding will be used to help support the organisation’s efforts to ensure all ages can visit the building and learn about events which happened there and former residents.
The Trustees of Exeter Historic Buildings Trust comment: “We are delighted to have this support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. St Nicholas Priory is one of Exeter’s most important buildings and this support will mean we can give more people the chance to explore it’s history.”
The funding means the popular theatre performances shown in the priory can continue and a programme of events can be developed. St Nicholas Priory is open to the public to visit for free every Sunday, with tours available to be booked at other times.
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