Outdoors in Hexham
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Hexham.
Upcoming Events
View all →Hexham Lantern Parade 2026
6:00 PM · Hexham Bandstand
FREEHexham Textile and Stitch Group Open Day
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM · The Torch Centre
FREEWeatherbys Raceday
Gates 11:30 AM, first race 1:03 PM · Hexham Racecourse
See bookingHexham Christmas Lights Switch-On
Evening (times to be announced) · Hexham town centre
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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 →Andrew Yoga
Sports & LeisureMixed-level Iyengar-based yoga class with Andrew Knowles on Saturday mornings at the Moot Hall in Hexham's Market Place, drop-in or by monthly block.
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.