Allen Banks & Staward Gorge consists of miles of riverside and woodland walks in a beautiful wooded gorge, cut by the tumbling River Allen. There are also views from...

Opened in 1994, this museum is the culmination of a great deal of work by local volunteers who were looking for a way to preserve and document the history of...

This library is far more than just a collection of books; it is one of the cultural and social centres of Hexham, located at the very heart of the community....

This three mile stretch of Hadrian’s Wall from Steel Rigg to Housesteads is part of the spectacular Hadrian’s Wall Path. The Romans utilised the natural landscape to make their defensive...

Explore, experience and enjoy... Hexham Abbey. Originally a Benedictine Abbey, then an Augustinian Priory and the Parish Church of Hexham, this has been a place of Christian workship since 674...

Hexham House of Correction operated as an institution between 1783 and 1865, and certainly would have been one of the most miserable places you could find yourself in this community....

The Old Gaol in Hexham is a real piece of social history, and is a fascinating place for people to visit today. One can hardly imagine the cramped conditions...

Housesteads Roman Fort is the best preserved Roman fort in Britain, and one of the largest, covering five acres. Sited approximately midway along Hadrian’s Wall, it commands fine views of...

Situated in the North Tyne Valley, this waterside park is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and has a 27-mile shoreline. There are activities and facilities to suit all ages. On the...

Located at the very heart of Hexham, the Queen’s Hall Arts Centre is the most important cultural building in the community. The grade II listed building houses a 400...