Adventure group – tour of St Nicholas Priory
Following on from the success of the Medieval Exeter tour last year, November’s adventure is a guided tour of the oldest building in Exeter: St Nicholas Priory.
Here’s what you need to know:
| Nature of activity | Walking tour of St Nicholas Priory |
| What is included? | Guided tour of the oldest building in Exeter to learn about its 900 years of rich and varied history. |
| Name of u3a organiser and organiser’s contact details | Deborah Wallis, email via: adventure@u3a.dawlish.info |
| Location of activity | St Nicholas Priory is located in the heart of the cathedral city of Exeter on The Mint, with walking access from Fore Street or Bartholomew Street West. |
| Date and start time | Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 11am |
| Duration | Approx 1.5 hours |
| Meeting point | We will meet at the entrance to the Priory. |
| Cost | £5 per person.
There is a minimum group size of five people. |
| Deadline for commitment | Please notify Deborah by Wednesday 5th November if you wish to come on this walk. |
| Deadline for payment | The full balance of £5 per person to be paid by Wednesday 5th November.
Bank details are as follows: Name of bank: NatWest Please note, it is really important that you add the reference so our Treasurer knows what the funds are for. Cheque payments: |
| Cancellation policy | Refunds may be possible for anyone who needs to cancel but only if we have met the minimum group size.
Please notify Deborah as soon as possible if you need to cancel. |
| Procedure for notifying group if provider cancels | In the event of cancellation Deborah will send an email to all those who have booked and update the details on the website. Please check the website on the morning of the activity in case of last minute cancellation. |
| Level of fitness required or any particular skills (you must satisfy yourself that you are physically able to participate in the activity). | There are stairs to the upper floor of the building. Only the ground floor is wheelchair accessible. |
| Personal medical conditions | If you have any medical conditions that might affect your ability to complete the walk then you should declare this to the organisers on arrival. |
| Disclaimer | Please note that whilst the u3a organisers are concerned for everyone’s welfare, by taking part in this activity you should recognise that your safety is your own responsibility. |
| Appropriate footwear & clothing | There are no special clothing or footwear requirements. |
| Storage of personal belongings | There are no facilities for storing personal belongings. |
| Toilet / refreshment facilities | There are toilets on site. |
| Public transport and car parking facilities | St Nicholas Priory is on The Mint with walking access from Fore Street or Bartholomew Street West.
The nearest car park is Mary Arches Street, a 5 minute walk away. We encourage lift sharing if you wish to travel by car. Exeter Central train station is a 10 minute walk. The bus station is a 15 minute walk, with many buses stopping on the High Street which is 10 minutes away. |
| Risk assessment | A risk assessment for this activity has been conducted. Please check it out here.
Any questions? Just get in touch via email: adventure@u3a.dawlish.info. |
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Image credit: Robert Cutts, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Last updated 18/10/2025