Hexham & Corbridge

Enjoy a day trip to the Ancient market town of Hexham - home to the beautiful Sele Park,  floral gardens in the town centre, and the stunning grounds of Hexham House. Beneath the charming  market town, Hexham holds a biology  history of marauding  Vikings, and England’s first purpose-built prison,  Hexham Old Gaol, which can be traced back to the 1300s.

Boasting the impressive  Hexham Abbey, this  town never fails to impress. The monastery-turned-abbey was built in 674 AD, and the eerie crypt from the original building still remains today, with some of the dusty stones coming from the  Roman ruins of  Hadrian’s Wall. The abbey is a peaceful place of solace and refuge, where visitors can admire awe-inspiring architecture, 7th century sculptures, and 15th century painted wooden panels.

Hexham is famous for its fresh and  local produce shared at its  Farmers Market held every second and fourth Saturday of the month, as well as for its range of  indie shops in Hexham to explore too. 

After spending some time in Hexham we continue onto Corbridge where you will have free time to explore.  You are spoilt for choice for great places to eat and drink in Corbridge. 

Corbridge has some of the best shopping in the region. Fashion, art and crafts, gifts and much more.  Across the village there are acclaimed independent clothes and shoe shops for fans of fashion, featuring top brands, as well as beauticians and hairdressers. For foodies there are many indy cafes, several historic pubs, a deli, a butcher, and a wine bar. Plus a range of Italian, Indian and English restaurants.

There is much else to discover including jewellers, a baby/nursery store housed in an old converted bank, a cookshop, garden room, florists, gift shops and furniture stores.