Outdoors in Hexham
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Hexham.
Upcoming Events
View all →Hexham Abbey: Hope & Resilience — Somme 110th Anniversary Exhibition
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Hexham Abbey
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
Included with admission; under-5s freeKnights' Tournament at Warkworth Castle
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Warkworth Castle
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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.
Where to Park in Hexham
Free car parks, the disc system explained, EV charging, and tips for market days — a complete guide to parking in Hexham.
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.
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Sports & LeisureA children's sports coaching franchise running multi-activity and gymnastics holiday camps for ages 5-11 in Hexham, alongside curriculum PE and after-school clubs across Tynedale schools.