Outdoors in Hexham
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Hexham.
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Photography Spots in Hexham
From the Abbey at sunrise to Hadrian's Wall crags at golden hour, the best photography locations in and around Hexham.
A Rainy Day in Hexham
The Abbey, the Old Gaol, Queen's Hall cinema, soft play, bowling, and the best cafes, what to do when it rains.
Best After-School Clubs in Hexham
Swimming lessons, football, scouts, martial arts, and more, a guide to after-school activities for children in Hexham.
Best Playgrounds in Hexham
A newly refurbished play park, a riverside playground with a zip wire, and a neighbourhood green space, the best playgrounds in Hexham.
Allen Banks & Staward Gorge: Walking Guide
Red squirrels, ancient woodland, a medieval pele tower, and four walking routes, a complete guide to Allen Banks near Hexham.
Dog-Friendly Hexham
Dog-friendly pubs, riverside walks, welcoming cafes, and a vet in the town centre, your guide to exploring Hexham with your dog.
Local Places
Full directory →Wentworth Leisure Centre
Sports & LeisureLeisure centre with two swimming pools with moveable floors, a well-equipped gym, fitness studios, soft play, ten-pin bowling, and a café. Free parking. Managed by Places Leisure on behalf of Northumberland County Council.
Hexham Racecourse
Sports & LeisureNational Hunt racecourse set in beautiful Tynedale countryside, hosting jump racing fixtures from spring through autumn. One of the most scenic and intimate racecourses in Britain, also home to a holiday park.
Hexham Golf Club
Sports & LeisurePicturesque parkland course in Spital Park, just 20 minutes west of Newcastle. An 18-hole course with a welcoming clubhouse, visitors and societies welcome.
Tynedale RFC
Sports & LeisureHistoric rugby club founded in 1876, celebrating 150 years in the Tyne Valley. Competes in National League 2 North with senior men's, women's, and junior teams. Based at Tynedale Park in Corbridge.
Hexham FC
Sports & LeisureOne of the largest grassroots football clubs in West Northumberland, with around 22 teams and over 200 playing members. A volunteer-run, FA Charter Standard community club fielding boys' and girls' sides from Under 7s up to seniors, playing in green and white hoops.
Phoenix Martial Arts
Sports & LeisureA long-established Hexham martial arts club teaching mixed martial arts, kickboxing and self-defence to families, adults and children. Classes run at E.T Fitness & Therapy and at Wentworth Leisure Centre.