Location: Hexham
Top Things to do in Hexham
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Hexham (/ˈhɛksəm/ HEKS-əm) is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. In 2011, it had a population of 11,829.
Restaurants in Hexham
1. Peter Carney: Hadrian's Wall Guide
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
Tour the best parts of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. See some other reviews on Hadrian's Wall with Peter Carney
2. Falconry Days
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5.0 based on 663 reviews
Bird Of Prey Centre with over 75 birds of prey from around the world located in the middle of Northumberlands National Park.Visitor centre open every day from 11am, picnic area, hot/cold drinks and light snacks.
Reviewed By Robbiewilson93
I booked the owl encounter pack as part of a Christmas present for my gifriend and her mam. We received a warm welcome from Mandy and Bruce (the dog) and were invited to look around the park before starting the owl encounter. We received high-quality information in a warm and friendly way about how the animals are housed, their diet and about each of their unique characteristics. It was brilliant to see these amazing animals up close and personal and to be able handle them; following Mandy's expert advice really put us at ease. We will definitely be visiting again!
3. Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
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4.5 based on 704 reviews
Built by the Roman Emporer Hadrian in AD 122, the remnants of this ancient wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway.
Reviewed By rachelp822 - Grimsby, United Kingdom
A lovely walk along a well preserved section of Hadrians Wall. It is a bit up and down with some steep inclines and some sections with steps up. Gives great views across Northumberland
4. Vindolanda
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4.5 based on 2,181 reviews
Visit Roman Vindolanda today and you will find one of the North East’s most famous and not to be missed tourist attractions lying in the beautiful landscape of Hadrian's Wall Country. Formerly a key military post on the northern frontier of Britain, Vindolanda is the home of Britain's 'Top Treasure' - the Vindolanda Writing Tablets - and is one Europe's most important Roman archeological sites, with live excavations taking place every year. The recently fully refurbished on site museum provides a breathtaking exploration of the Trust's ongoing discoveries and accounts of Roman life. There are no other places on earth where it is possible to experience Roman Britain, Hadrian's Wall and history coming to life before your very eyes all in one space! Come and explore it for yourself and find out why Vindolanda is treasured worldwide.
Reviewed By BenB4965 - Oudenaarde, Belgium
Very interesting spot with great history and part of the enormous Hadrian wall . Presently they are excavating and you can find in the museum a collection of roman shoes (it is extremely rare to have things like these) and also writings and letters from roman soldiers on wooden tablets (perishable , as are the shoes)
5. Cherryburn
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4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By 786carolb - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Wednesday 22 August 18, my husband and I decided to go to Stocksfield, to visit Cherryburn under the care of The National Trust. Set in a tranquil garden with views across the Tyne Valley, this unassuming Northumbrian farmstead is the birthplace of famous artist and naturalist Thomas Bewick. Thomas Bewick was born in the cottage in August 1753; he grew up there and lived with his parents and grandparents and brothers and sisters, a total of 17 people in one room until the age of 14 when he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne to become a bound apprentice with the Beilby family. The Cottage and the Farmhouse are now a museum and shows what life was like back when Thomas Bewick was alive. The Cottage has been furnished with items which would have been common at the time and the Farmhouse possesses a large collection of Bewick's publications, original engravings and printing equipment. My husband and I spent an interesting two hours at this cottage, looking at Bewick’s wonderful wood engravings and the water colour paintings of birds, he made from on his walks around the surrounding area. It was quite an inspiring place and I wrote a poem here called ‘Man Of The Land’. I also purchased a book on the life and works of Thomas Bewick, which looked really interesting. We also had refreshments at ‘Cherryburn’ Cottage in the old kitchen, sitting by an old black lead range. My husband had a pot of tea and I had a nice hot chocolate, it was so warm and cosy in this cottage. If you are interested in people who made a difference and in the history of Northumberland, then this is definitely a place to visit.
6. Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Gorge of the River Allen with ornamental and ancient woodland Take a walk on the wild side at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in Northumberland. This extensive area of gorge and river scenery, including the 41-hectare (101-acre) Stawardpeel Site of Special Scientific Interest, has miles of waymarked walks through ornamental and ancient woods. Largely created by Susan Davidson, Allen Banks has become a fantastic home for flora, fauna and fungi. It is also well known for its carpet of bluebells and ramsons, commonly known as wild garlic, which covers the woodland floor in spring and early summer. Look out for the remains of a medieval pele tower and a reconstructed Victorian summer-house - and with over 70 species of birds spotted at Allen Banks as well as a wide range of wildlife you are never alone. All of the woodland area sits within the North Pennines AONB.
Reviewed By JKDoll - Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
29/5/20 visited today not too busy £2 entry fee. New bridge as the older rickety one has been taken away. Did the circular walk and most people social distancing !! Take a snack and drink if you’re planning on staying for a bit as the little take away shop no longer there. There is a toilet which wasn’t too bad if you ignore the flaky paint ???? it was clean enough and had loo roll and free to use at the farmhouse. Lots of people enjoying the sun and a splash in the river, a great day and would return. Not much changed in the last 45 years or so, still a lovely spot.
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