Location
Info about Hexham, how to get here, sight-seeing, places to stay.
Image: Keith Dawson, Hexham Courant
Hexham has long been a place of cosmological wonder ever since St Wilfred founded Hexham Abbey in 674, which was built according to astronomical principles according to recent research. The town retains its ancient charm, with winding cobbled streets, a town market dating back to 1239, and plenty of cosy pubs both here and in the picturesque villages nearby.
Nestled next to Hadrians Wall, Northumberland National Park and numerous Roman archeological sites & museums, Hexham offers nature lovers and history enthusiasts plenty to explore in a breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Visit Northumberland’s Hexham page provides a great summary of local attractions and nearby Kielder Observatory offers regular star-gazing events.
Getting here
Hexham is easy to access via public transport. There are regular bus services as well as trains from Newcastle and Carlisle on the Tyne Valley Line. If coming from London King’s Cross, you catch one of the many regular National Rail services to Newcastle, then change for the train to Hexham (a 3.5 to 4 hour trip in total). We are closer to Edinburgh, where the total train journey takes only 2.5 to 3 hours).
If flying from Europe or elsewhere, Newcastle International Airport is well serviced by many airlines, and Hexham is only a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport.
Places to stay
The nearest campground to Hexham is on the grounds of Hexham Racecourse, only 5 min drive from the town centre.
There are plenty of other accommodation options in town, including rooms in many of our characterful pubs such as The Victorian Tap, The County, and The Coach and Horses. The upmarket Beaumont Hotel offers luxury accommodation and the Travelodge Hexham offers decent rooms at a more budget price.
