Location: Hexham
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Hexham, England
Hexham (/ˈhɛksəm/ HEKS-əm) is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. In 2011, it had a population of 11,829.
Restaurants in Hexham
1. Cogito Books
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Lancestrian - Durham, United Kingdom
Tucked away behind Hexham's main shopping streets is this excellent bookshop: well stocked, imaginative displays and a friendly atmosphere that encourages browsing. They also sell an impressive range of quality greetings cards. Well worth seeking out if you are in Hexham.
2. Northumberland National Park
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
We are home to England’s cleanest rivers, clearest air and darkest skies. Delve into our Roman past by visiting Hadrian’s Wall UNESCO World Heritage Site or lace up your boots for a day soaking up the stunning scenery and solitude of the Cheviot Hills. Relax in picturesque valleys, uncover hidden histories and learn more about our wildlife and habitats. Visit spectacular waterfalls and woodland or walk through ancient palaces and beautiful hay meadows. Leave the tarmac behind and go trail running, cycle out on quiet country roads or challenge yourself on two National Trails. This is Your Landscape… Get Stuck In.
Reviewed By Sam3314 - Derby, United Kingdom
We walked from Housesteads to Steel Rigg via Sycamore Gap. We walked a mixture of the wall path and the military way. The military way is much easier underfoot but there are well marked paths whichever way you go. Some parts along the wall are very steep. Paths, stiles and fences are well maintained and good car parks which you pay for as you leave.
3. Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
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4.5 based on 704 reviews
Built by the Roman Emporer Hadrian in AD 122, the remnants of this ancient wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway.
Reviewed By rachelp822 - Grimsby, United Kingdom
A lovely walk along a well preserved section of Hadrians Wall. It is a bit up and down with some steep inclines and some sections with steps up. Gives great views across Northumberland
4. Hexham Abbey
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4.5 based on 1,039 reviews
This former medieval abbey was built late in the 7th century.
Reviewed By micksymes1 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
I had never visited Hexham Abbey before - what a wonderful place!! It has so much history surrounding it ... from it’s original building in the 7th Century, the Frith stool, the Night Stair, the Anglo Saxon crypt through to it’s Big Story exhibition charting the history of the site. It is a fascinating place to visit. There is also a great cafe on site. However, I would suggest that if you’re planning a visit, check out if there are any services being held at the same time as access may be restricted
5. Mr George's Museum of Time
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Family-run specialist watch and clock repairers, museum and gift shop. The museum showcases watches, clocks, tools and parts through time. Watch and clock repairs are also undertaken by Diana herself and free estimates are given on all jobs.
6. Allen Banks and Staward Gorge
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Gorge of the River Allen with ornamental and ancient woodland Take a walk on the wild side at Allen Banks and Staward Gorge, one of the largest areas of ancient woodland in Northumberland. This extensive area of gorge and river scenery, including the 41-hectare (101-acre) Stawardpeel Site of Special Scientific Interest, has miles of waymarked walks through ornamental and ancient woods. Largely created by Susan Davidson, Allen Banks has become a fantastic home for flora, fauna and fungi. It is also well known for its carpet of bluebells and ramsons, commonly known as wild garlic, which covers the woodland floor in spring and early summer. Look out for the remains of a medieval pele tower and a reconstructed Victorian summer-house - and with over 70 species of birds spotted at Allen Banks as well as a wide range of wildlife you are never alone. All of the woodland area sits within the North Pennines AONB.
Reviewed By JKDoll - Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
29/5/20 visited today not too busy £2 entry fee. New bridge as the older rickety one has been taken away. Did the circular walk and most people social distancing !! Take a snack and drink if you’re planning on staying for a bit as the little take away shop no longer there. There is a toilet which wasn’t too bad if you ignore the flaky paint ???? it was clean enough and had loo roll and free to use at the farmhouse. Lots of people enjoying the sun and a splash in the river, a great day and would return. Not much changed in the last 45 years or so, still a lovely spot.
7. St Oswald's Church
8. Temple of Mithras Carrawburgh Fort
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By rebeljenn - Ruislip, United Kingdom
Parking is next to the old fort, which is buried beneath soil and has not been escavated, but the temple of Mithras lies at the bottom of the valley. It's a 5-minute walk from the parking. It is in good condition and worth a visit. The temple was used by soldiers as many of them followed this cult of Mithras
9. Steel Rigg
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is great. Sycamore gap is crazy good and weird. The view to the rock formation and the lake is fantastic.
10. Temple of Mithras
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By NLi10uk - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Original trip advisor location incorrect - this is 3 miles from Chesters Fort. Situated a 3 min walk from a good car park (cost £1) it’s an interesting insight into what the actual lay of the land would have been without modern changes, and you get to see the temple too.
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