Heritage & History in Hexham
Historic buildings, walking trails, museums, churches, and the stories behind the streets of Hexham.
Upcoming Events
View all →Hexham Abbey: Hope & Resilience — Somme 110th Anniversary Exhibition
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Hexham Abbey
FREEBALTIC's Big Summer
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
FREETreasure: Hidden, Lost, Found at the Great North Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Great North Museum: Hancock
FREESummer of Fun at Beamish Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Beamish
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Best Nurseries in Hexham
Ofsted ratings, age ranges, and what to expect — a guide to nurseries and pre-schools in Hexham.
The Oldest Pubs in Hexham
A 1300s mill site, a 1750s drovers' inn, an 1882 Victorian tap room, and a genuine coaching inn.
The Border Reivers and Hexham
Four centuries of raiding, feuding, and rough justice — how the Border Reivers shaped Hexham and the Tyne Valley.
Hexham's Market: 800 Years of Trade
A market charter from 1239, the Grade II* Shambles, and a twice-monthly farmers' market — the story of Hexham's 800-year trading tradition.
Famous People from Hexham
A haematology pioneer, a war poet, a TV star turned pop phenomenon, and a rock musician — the remarkable people born in this Northumberland market town.
Heritage Walking Trail: A Self-Guided Tour of Hexham
A 2-mile loop through 1,350 years of history — Hexham Abbey, the Market Place, Moot Hall, Old Gaol, and Sele Park in 90 minutes.
Local Places
Full directory →Queen's Hall Arts Centre
CommunityHexham's main arts venue hosting theatre, comedy, music, dance, cinema, and exhibitions. A vibrant programme of live performances and community events in a historic building on Beaumont Street.
Hexham Abbey
CommunityGrade I listed abbey dating from 674 AD, one of the earliest stone churches in England. Still an active parish church with a Saxon crypt, medieval paintings, and a programme of concerts, exhibitions, and community events.
Hexham Library
CommunityPublic library housed within Queen's Hall on Beaumont Street, offering book lending, free computer and Wi-Fi access, local history resources, children's activities, and community events.
Hexham Old Gaol
CommunityEngland's first purpose-built prison, dating from 1333, now a museum exploring the history of the Borders through interactive exhibits and the atmospheric medieval dungeon. Managed by North East Museums.
Forum Cinema
CommunityNorthumberland's only full-time independent cinema, screening the latest releases alongside independent films and live theatre broadcasts. Home to the Forum Film Club with monthly screenings and guest speakers.
Hexham Trinity Methodist Church
CommunityAn active Methodist church on Beaumont Street offering Sunday worship and a range of community activities.