Days Out from Hexham | Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Hexham's location right in the heart of Northumberland makes it a brilliant base for exploring some of the North East's best attractions — most within an hour's drive.
Hadrian's Wall — Housesteads Roman Fort
12 miles · approx. 15 minutes' drive
Britain's most complete Roman fort, dramatically perched on a ridge along Hadrian's Wall. Wander the barrack blocks, granaries and the famous communal Roman latrines, with some of the best-preserved sections of the Wall itself right on the doorstep.
Visit the Housesteads Roman Fort website →
Kielder Water & Forest Park
28 miles · approx. 40 minutes' drive
England's largest forest wrapped around Northern Europe's largest man-made lake, with cycling and walking trails, water sports, and some of the darkest skies in Europe for stargazing — a proper day out for the whole family.
Visit the Kielder Water & Forest Park website →
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
26 miles · approx. 40 minutes' drive
Step back into the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s at this award-winning open-air museum, with costumed staff, working trams, and entire recreated streets and villages across 350 acres.
Visit the Beamish Museum website →
Cragside, National Trust
25 miles · approx. 40 minutes' drive
Officially the first house in the world lit by hydroelectricity, this Victorian marvel near Rothbury has stunning gardens, a 6-mile Carriage Drive through the estate, and an adventure playground for the kids.
Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden
43 miles · approx. 1 hour's drive
Best known as the real Hogwarts, having doubled as the castle in the first two Harry Potter films, Alnwick Castle is one of England's grandest inhabited castles, home to the Percy family for over 700 years. Next door, the Alnwick Garden features the spectacular 120-jet Grand Cascade and one of the world's largest treehouses. A slightly longer drive than the others, but well worth the trip.
Visit the Alnwick Castle website → · Visit the Alnwick Garden website →
Distances and drive times are approximate and based on typical road conditions. Always check the attraction's own website for current opening times, admission prices, and any seasonal closures before you travel.