The Tudor Merchants' Feast 27th February 2027 St Nicholas Priory Exeter
atBeyond the ancient wooden doors of Exeter’s oldest house, a different age awaits.
Once part of a thriving Benedictine monastery, St Nicholas Priory stood as a place of prayer, contemplation and devotion. Yet when King Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries, its fortunes changed forever. The surviving buildings were transformed into the residence of a prosperous Tudor merchant, where wealth, hospitality and influence replaced the quiet rhythms of monastic life.
Now, for one special evening, you are invited to step back into February 1536 and become a guest within these remarkable walls.
Your Evening Includes
• A glass of mead or fruit juice on arrival
• Exclusive access to Exeter’s oldest house
• Medieval banquet-style dining
• Tudor-themed entertainment and revelries
• Historical stories and courtly traditions
• Opportunity to be ceremonially honoured as a Lord or Lady of the Manor
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