Hexham really is the town that has something for everyone with great walks and cycle routes on the doorstep, two golf courses, rowing, canoeing and kayaking on a picturesque stretch of the River Tyne, indoor bowling and outdoor bowls. We also boast Northumberland's only racecourse, the most picturesque in Britain! We're also surrounded by unspoilt countryside, so you can enjoy all of the conveniences and culture of the town whilst getting out into the wilds easily.
Where to begin? Northumberland's breathtaking scenery can be walked from fell-top to wooded valley and from the Pennines to the North Sea. Here are just a few examples of the many walking routes ...
Set on the banks of the River Tyne and just 15 minutes walk from the town centre, this country park offers easily accessible walking and cycling routes west along the river to Warden and beyond,...
This 9-hole parkland course is in Tyne Green Country Park on the banks of the River Tyne. Surrounded by beautiful mature trees and with views of the river, this pretty course is suitable for all...
Hexham town and the surrounding countryside is very picturesque and contains a wealth of interesting features, buildings and landscapes to explore. The three shorter heritage trail walks are...
The International Dark Skies Park covers an area of 572 square miles (nearly 1,500 square kilometres), making it Europe’s largest area of protected night sky. Awarded gold tier designation by the...
Hexham Racecourse is situated at High Yarridge, to the south of Hexham. The steeplechase course is around 600ft above sea level with glorious...
Large leisure centre offering: swimming pool, gym, fitness classes, running track, tenpin bowling, soft play and cafe.
Hadrian's Wall is Britain’s greatest Roman monument and World Heritage Site. Hexham makes a superb place to stay when exploring Hadrian's Wall. This lovely market town sits south...
Sandstone Way is a new 120 mile / 193 km (approx) mountain biking route in Northumberland and stretches from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Hexham. It...
This large stone archway on Cowgarth, leading off Market Street, is all that remains of the main Priory Gatehouse, where the canons defended the priory of Hexham against Henry VIII’s men in 1536...
A self-guided walk around the 'Edible Hexham' planters, community orchard and community garden created by Transition Tynedale.
Tour time Approximately 1 hour
Distance Approximately 3...
The courts and club house are beside Tynedale Cricket Club. Tynedale Tennis Club is thriving club with six artificial grass all-weather courts.
The Sill is the UK’s National Landscape Discovery Centre at Once Brewed in the Northumberland National Park. The building is the result of an innovative partnership between Northumberland National...
Discover the power of plants. Wander up a country lane in a panoramic stretch of Northumberland to a unique medicinal garden on the banks of a meandering river. Find a garden like no other, set in...
The River Tyne is England’s premier salmon river, with dace, roach, chubb, pike and sea trout also found in the Tyne. Brown trout are common, with some rainbow trout around too.
All fresh...
This traditional course is set in 70 acres of beautiful parkland above Hexham. Featuring stunning views and with its Grade 1 listed clubhouse, this course really is up there with some of the most...
The 160 mile (256 kilometres) cycling route stretches the length of the Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site linking Ravenglass on the Cumbrian coast to Tynemouth near Newcastle.
Most of it...
The Abbey Grounds and Sele Park range from formal gardens featuring a pretty, traditional bandstand to woodland walks and the open grassy expanse of the Sele. Mature trees are present throughout...
