Hexham

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There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century.   

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There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century.   

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Home in Hexham, England, with a lovely garden in limited space. (June 2017)

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Hexham is a historic market town in England. (June 2017)
An impressive historical Abbey in Hexham, such a gem in a small town.

Where to stay in Hexham

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Limestone Brae

While there might not be top attractions in Limestone Brae, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Allendale Golf Club and Nenthead Mines.

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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$941 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$941
HK$1,129 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very good weekend in lively surroundings and excellent staff

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is HK$816 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
HK$816
HK$980 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (512 reviews)
Great location, nice staff, nice rooms and very competitive pricing.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
The George Hotel

The George Hotel

3.5 out of 5
B630, NE46 4EW Hexham England
The price is HK$669 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$669
HK$803 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (443 reviews)
Stayed over New Year and decided to stay and extra night as we felt so comfortable as staff and food were good. Room was a little small for a 'premium ' but adequate. The bar/ lounge is great, lovely fires and a lot of residents brought their dog, the staff engaged with all👍👍. Look forward to seeing ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The George Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Hexham Northumberland
Stay at this cottage in Hexham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Temple of Mithras and Brocolitia Roman Fort are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Lovely quite place to stay
This is a lovely quiet place to stay, away from any disturbances. The welcome homemade lemon drizzle cake was very welcome and a nice touch. Beautiful scenery during the day and very dark skies at night for stargazing

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Shepherds Retreat - Self catering accommodation sleeping 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Host & Stay | Crackin' View

Host & Stay | Crackin' View

Hexham England
Stay at this holiday home in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Bellingham Golf Club and Kielder Water and Forest Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Lovely stay at Crackin View
We stayed at Crackin View for a long weekend just before Christmas for our annual family Christmas holiday. Ages ranging from 5 - 65 with quite a few teenagers. The house was perfect for what we needed. Plently of room and commual areas for our large family, the living room was a great layout for ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

Host & Stay | Crackin' View
Delightful stone cottage on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland National Park

Delightful stone cottage on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland National Park

Hexham England
Stay at this cottage in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Crag Lough and Vindolanda are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
An absolutely beautiful cottage set in a lovely rural setting. It's very close to Hadrian's wall, the Sycamore Gap, Vindolanda and other local areas of interest. We had a peaceful few days here with everything we needed. Thoroughly recommend the cottage as a place to stay and get away from it ...

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Delightful stone cottage on Hadrians Wall in Northumberland National Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Hexham

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
54
5 - Excellent 47%
4 - Good
49
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We stayed in Hayden Bridge just out of Hexham. Lovely and quiet.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice county town with friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Kielder Observatory is a must visit - note you have to book in advance!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hexham has variety of shops and cafes to visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Property is around 30 minutes from Hexham itself. Lovely town though with everything you might need.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The village of Hexham was very pleasant