Hexham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad
There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad
Home in Hexham, England, with a lovely garden in limited space. (June 2017) #Trovember
Hexham is a historic market town in England. (June 2017)
An impressive historical Abbey in Hexham, such a gem in a small town.

Where to stay in Hexham

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Limestone Brae

While there might not be top attractions in Limestone Brae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Allendale Golf Club and Nenthead Mines.

Limestone Brae
Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
The price is ₹11,047 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
₹11,047
₹13,257 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Terrible sleep, which whilst guest behaviour is not the hotels fault, the duration it took to deal with the situation was possibky far more drawn out than it should have been. A guest domestic took place in the room next door just before 1am, took over 90 mins for the guest to be removed from the ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is ₹9,683 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹9,683
₹11,620 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (511 reviews)
Great location, nice staff, nice rooms and very competitive pricing.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

3.5 out of 5
B630, NE46 4EW Hexham England
The price is ₹7,855 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹7,855
₹9,426 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (443 reviews)
Stayed over New Year and decided to stay and extra night as we felt so comfortable as staff and food were good. Room was a little small for a 'premium ' but adequate. The bar/ lounge is great, lovely fires and a lot of residents brought their dog, the staff engaged with all👍👍. Look forward to seeing ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The George Hotel
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Brown Rigg Lodges

Brown Rigg Lodges

3.5 out of 5
Brown Rigg Hexham England
Stay at this golf holiday home in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions St Cuthbert's Well and Bellingham Golf Club ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Very clean and everything that was needed was there. Staff very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Brown Rigg Lodges
Roomzzz Newcastle

Roomzzz Newcastle

4 out of 5
FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (479 reviews)
Fantastic location close to bars town and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff are really friendly and helpful and make checking in a breeze plus our room was all ready for us even though we were really early. Been before which is why we returned and will defo be returning in the ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Newcastle
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ...
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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Vindolanda

4.5/5(21 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Vindolanda in Bardon Mill. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Vindolanda
Sunny autumn morning in a wonderful setting.

Kielder Water and Forest Park

4.5/5(36 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kielder Water and Forest Park, a lovely green space in Falstone. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Kielder Water and Forest Park
There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad

Hexham Abbey

4.5/5(23 reviews)

Find out about the history of Hexham with a stop at Hexham Abbey. Discover the beautiful countryside and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Hexham Abbey
All quiet along the northern frontier.

Housesteads Roman Fort

4.5/5(75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Bardon Mill with a trip to Housesteads Roman Fort. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Housesteads Roman Fort
Hadrian’s Wall. Pointing towards Crag Lough and Steel Rigg car park. Hadrian’s Wall runs over the left hand cliff and down to Sycamore Gap.

Crag Lough

Explore the great outdoors at Crag Lough, a lovely green space in Bardon Mill. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Crag Lough

Kielder Observatory

5/5(4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kielder Observatory during your travels in Kielder. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Kielder Observatory

Reviews of Hexham

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
49
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We stayed in Hayden Bridge just out of Hexham. Lovely and quiet.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice county town with friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kielder Observatory is a must visit - note you have to book in advance!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hexham has variety of shops and cafes to visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Property is around 30 minutes from Hexham itself. Lovely town though with everything you might need.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The village of Hexham was very pleasant