Hexham (/ ˈ h ɛ k s əm / HEKS-əm) is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, on the south bank of the River Tyne, formed by the confluence of the North Tyne and the South Tyne at Warden nearby, and close to Hadrian's Wall. Hexham was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009.

Stunning architecture, picturesque parks, and a bloody history are all waiting to be explored in Hexham. Immerse yourself in stories about the Vikings, historical criminal families or ‘Border Reivers’, and the Anglo-Saxon Abbey. Hexham is home to the beautiful Sele Park, floral gardens in the town centre, and the stunning grounds of Hexham House.

Hexham packs a big punch for a small town thanks to its Art Deco cinema, 400-seat theatre, leisure centre and historic gems such as Hexham Abbey and the Old Gaol. Hexham also boasts great parks and a lovely stretch of the Tyne.

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2023年5月1日 · Hexham is perfectly placed to see the many forts and archaeological sites along Hadrian’s Wall, as well as the remote moors of the Northumberland National Park. Let’s explore the best things to do in Hexham :

2025年2月22日 · The market town of Hexham, on the south bank of the River Tyne, is pretty much smack bang in the heart of Northumberland. Hexham is packed with history, culture, and natural beauty. It’s close to Hadrian’s Wall; it has a huge amount of history and some stunning walks and things to see in the vicinity.

The picturesque market town of Hexham lies just a few miles from Hadrian's Wall. It has a huge amount to offer and is well worth spending half a day to enjoy its many historical and cultural attractions, including Hexham Abbey, which has been a place of Christian worship since AD674 and Hexham Old Gaol, which is England’s first purpose-built ...

Hexham, town, administrative and historic county of Northumberland, northern England. It is situated on the upper River Tyne, about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Hadrian’s Wall. The abbey church of St. Andrew, containing a great stone staircase, dominates the town.

Hexham’s recorded history does not in fact begin until AD 674, three centuries after the Roman departure, when in Anglo-Saxon times, an abbey was founded here by the Northumbrian saint and bishop, Wilfrid. Early spellings and records of Hexham’s name are curiously complex in explaining the roots and meaning of the name Hexham.

Hexham is a small market town in the Tyne valley of Northumberland, 24 miles west of Newcastle. It's an attractive place with a medieval abbey and jail, and a good base for exploring Hadrian's Wall to the northwest.