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Historic houses · South West England

St Olave's Home

In or near Exeter.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

St Olave's Home — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.

St Olave's Home, historic houses in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

St Olave's Home is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.7223°, -3.5358°.

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Official information

St Nicholas Priory is Exeter's oldest building, founded in 1087. Visitors can explore its rich history, which includes its time as a Benedictine monastery and later as a Tudor merchant's house. The site offers private tours and hosts various events throughout the year.

Place summary

St Olave's Home is a Grade II* listed historic house located in Exeter, Devon, in South-West England. This notable building is recognised for its architectural significance within the region.

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Coordinates
50.7223, -3.5358
County
Devon
District
Exeter
Parish
Exeter, unparished area
Postcode
EX4 3BH
Parliamentary constituency
Exeter
Nearest railway station
Exeter Central0.6 km
Opening
Sundays 1pm–4pm; Mondays 10am–4pm

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Olave's Home?
St Olave's Home is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX4 3BH), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
What is St Olave's Home?
St Olave's Home — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
How do I get to St Olave's Home?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Exeter. Drivers can use postcode EX4 3BH.
Is St Olave's Home a listed building?
St Olave's Home is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is St Olave's Home free to visit?
Yes, St Olave's Home is free to enter.
How do I get to St Olave's Home?
The nearest railway station is Exeter Central, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX4 3BH.