Location: Hexham
Top Things to do in Hexham
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Hexham, England
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. 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
2. Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
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4.5 based on 1,534 reviews
Reviewed By GTSSurrey - Bisley, United Kingdom
World heritage site - not to be missed. Our grandson is covering Roman history in his next term project so we took the opportunity for a visit to this impressive fort whilst visiting the area. It is humbling to think that 2000 years ago the Roman builders had installed many of the things in this fort that we thing of as modern today - underfloor heating, flushing toilets, running water to name but a few items. Whilst the walk to the fort from the car park is a little steep in paces the walk is well worth the effort for both fort and museum access - as well as the optional walk along the wall itself. It is amazing that the layout of the fort and associated infrastructure is so clearly laid out and easy to access and get to see. Friendly staff were able to answer just about all of our questions and made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Far reaching views just add to the experience. A must see site.
3. Hexham Abbey
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4.5 based on 1,039 reviews
This former medieval abbey was built late in the 7th century.
Reviewed By micksymes1 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I had never visited Hexham Abbey before - what a wonderful place!! It has so much history surrounding it ... from it’s original building in the 7th Century, the Frith stool, the Night Stair, the Anglo Saxon crypt through to it’s Big Story exhibition charting the history of the site. It is a fascinating place to visit. There is also a great cafe on site. However, I would suggest that if you’re planning a visit, check out if there are any services being held at the same time as access may be restricted
4. Chesters Roman Fort
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4.5 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By Frankiedigger - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
John Clayton, a 19th century lawyer, owned a mansion - Chesters on Hadrian's Wall near Chollerford on the River Tyne.He discovered the most fantastic fort and bathhouse overlooking the Tyne and is one of the most impressive in the area. His museum has recently been upgraded, but retains the Victorian charm and personal attention he have to this treasure trove. Unmissable!
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. St Oswald's Church
7. Temple of Mithras Carrawburgh Fort
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rebeljenn - Ruislip, United Kingdom
Parking is next to the old fort, which is buried beneath soil and has not been escavated, but the temple of Mithras lies at the bottom of the valley. It's a 5-minute walk from the parking. It is in good condition and worth a visit. The temple was used by soldiers as many of them followed this cult of Mithras
8. Housesteads Roman Fort
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By rebeljenn - Ruislip, United Kingdom
It's a bit of a trek from the parking to the fort. There is a very good museum here, so I recommend that you do that before you start to look at the fort. The fort is up a hillside, so if you struggle with mobility, that may be an issue. It's about a 15-minute walk. There's great views from the fort and very well-preserved ruins with glimpses of the Roman wall. You can walk the wall from here to other attractions, such as Sycamore Gap. Do not forget to see the latrines before you leave! They can be seen to the left when you start to exit; they are off the main part of the ruins and along the fort wall.
9. Steel Rigg
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is great. Sycamore gap is crazy good and weird. The view to the rock formation and the lake is fantastic.
