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Hexham, Northumberland

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A major town and administrative centre at the heart of Tynedale, Hexham wears its rich past well. It is a remarkably romantic town, with enough historic buildings to satisfy any visitor. Chief among those buildings is the superb Hexham Abbey, a superb church that was founded by St Wilfrid in 674 AD. Within the nave a staircase leads to amazingly complete Saxon crypt, built partly with Roman stones. The abbey also houses a 'frith stool', believed to date to the 8th century. This was used as a coronation throne for Northumbrian kings, and later, as a sanctuary stool.

The bulk of Hexham Abbey is 13th century, with the addition of a wonderful 16th century painted rood screen.

Near the abbey is the 14th century Moot Hall, also built from Roman stone. The Moot Hall was for many years a court used by the powerful Archbishops of York. The Archbishops built the 14th century Manor Office, the first purpose-built gaol in England.

Hexham boasts some fine architecture, with a few Elizabethan buildings, and quite a few Georgian houses.
Hexham, Northumberland, England

About Hexham
Attraction Type: Town
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Nearest Attractions Northumberland National Park - 0.1 miles (Countryside) Hexham Abbey - 0.4 miles (Church) Corbridge Roman Site - 2.8 miles (Roman) Planetrees Roman Wall (Hadrian's Wall) - 3.7 miles (Roman) Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 4 miles (Roman) Chesters Bridge Abutment (Hadrian's Wall) - 4.3 miles (Roman) Chesters Roman Fort - 4.5 miles (Roman) Aydon Castle - 4.6 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Wall - 2.7 miles away Corbridge - 3.3 miles away Chollerford - 3.5 miles away Haydon Bridge - 5.3 miles away Bywell - 6.9 miles away Blanchland - 8.3 miles away Ovingham - 9.3 miles away Haltwhistle - 13.3 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Gate House - 5.1 miles from Hexham Allendale Town, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £164

Braemar - 5.7 miles from Hexham Haydon Bridge, Northumberland Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £200

Dairy Cottage - 12 miles from Hexham Castleside, County Durham Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £334.

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Nearest Hotels

The Hexham Royal - 0.3 miles from Hexham Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £100.00

The County Hotel - 0.3 miles from Hexham Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £100.00

Hadrian Hotel - 3.7 miles from Hexham Hexham, Northumberland Stay from: £45.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Station Inn - 0.5 miles from Hexham Hexham, Northumberland From: £39.00

The Sun Inn - 1.9 miles from Hexham Hexham, Northumberland

Fairshaw Rigg - 2.6 miles from Hexham Hexham, Northumberland From: £40.00

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Hexham
Tourist Information Centre
Wentworth Car Park
Hexham
Northumberland
England
NE46 1QE
Tel: 01434 652220
Fax: 01434 652393
Email: hexham.tic@tynedale.gov.uk
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