Historic Sites in Hexham
Hexham's history stretches back over 1,300 years, and the town is home to a wealth of historic sites, from the magnificent Hexham Abbey to the Old Gaol, one of England's earliest purpose-built prisons. Browse our directory of historic sites below.
Hexham Abbey
Working church founded in 674 AD, with an original Saxon crypt, medieval choir stalls and a "Night Stair" over 700 years old.
Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB
📞 01434 602031 · 🌐 Hexham Abbey Guide
Mon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11:30am–5pm (free entry; small charge for the crypt)
Hexham Old Gaol
England's earliest purpose-built prison, built in 1333 from stone taken from the Roman site at Corbridge, now a museum of medieval crime, punishment and the Border Reivers.
Hallgate, Hexham NE46 1XD
📞 0191 277 2422 · 🌐 northeastmuseums.org.uk/hexhamoldgaol
Wed–Sun 10am–4pm (term time), seven days during school holidays — check website before visiting
The Moot Hall
A striking 14th-century gatehouse tower on the Market Place, once the town's courthouse; you can walk through its vaulted archway, and the ground floor is sometimes used as an art gallery space.
Market Place, Hexham NE46 1XF
📞 No public contact number · 🌐 No dedicated website — a Grade I listed landmark rather than a staffed attraction
Exterior and archway viewable at any time; interior access varies
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