I visited the Priory with my husband and our toddler daughter. It was a bit hard to find at first but once we did and paid the really cheap 3 pound admission, we were delighted. The staff is super friendly and the first thing they did was give my daughter a stuffed rat and coloring pencils/notebook to carry through the... More

This is a must if you are interested in heritage. Everything, from hands-on experiences to the helpful volunteers makes learning a pleasure. There are activities, costumes to try on, and the Robert the Rat packs are a fantastic resource for younger visitors. More

This attraction has been designed with children in mind and it's principle objective is to teach history in a hands-on way. We paid less than £10 for a family of four, and what a bargain. There's a video room and lots of information, but best of all are the interactive living quarters. A very impressive dining table, laid with a... More

My son and I recently visited St.Nicholas' Priory, keen to see the new Tudor additions. From the moment we entered, we were treated with a cold disdain. There were four members of staff, one being a 'security' chap who followed us for the duration, hovering in corners and watching us too closely. When we spoke to the employees, they were... More

So glad that I found this activity gem, it gave us several hours of entertainment. I visited with two 10 year old very boistrous but history loving boys, my sister and mother. Not only do you get to experience the visual architecture but the children are able to have a tactile experience by dressing up in costume , handling display... More