Hexham is home to the beautiful Sele Park, floral gardens in the town centre, and the stunning grounds of Hexham House. Beneath the charming market town, Hexham holds a bloody history of marauding Vikings, and England’s first purpose-built prison, the Old Gaol, which can be traced back to the 1300s.
The town is well catered for with excellent schools, supermarkets and a railway station connecting to Newcastle.
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Highlights and Attractions
Hexham Abbey
The impressive Hexham Abbey, a monastery-turned-abbey, was built in AD 674 and hosts a delightful craft fair.
Queen's Hall Arts Centre
Opposite the abbey, you will find the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, a magnificent Victorian building that attracts the best international and national artists in music, drama and dance.
Events
Hexham is home to art galleries, shops pubs, a cinema, quirky music venues and much more. The town also hosts an annual Book Festival. Hexham Racecourse is well-known and holds a popular Ladies’ Day once a year.
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