Hexham Abbey, Hexham

Name: Hexham Abbey
Address: Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3NB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1434 602031

#2 among attractions in Hexham

Top attraction, Historical place, Church, Gothic architecture

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Hexham Abbey is a Grade I listed place of Christian worship dedicated to St Andrew, in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, in Northeast England. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th century. Since the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537, the Abbey has been the parish church of Hexham. In 2014 the Abbey regained ownership of its former monastic buildings, which had been used as Hexham magistrates' court, and subsequently developed them into a permanent exhibition and visitor centre, telling the story of the Abbey's history. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°58'12"N, 2°6'12"W

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Beaumont StreetHexham NE46 3NB United Kingdom

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+44 1434 602031

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Hexham Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hexham Racecourse, Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham Bridge, Constantius Bridge.

1.5 miSW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Hexham Racecourse, Hexham
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~890 ftNE
Historical place, History museum, Museum
Hexham Old Gaol, Hexham
5 min walk • The Hexham Old Gaol is in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, England. It is reputed to be the oldest purpose-built prison in England. The gaol was built under the order of Margot and William Melton, the Archbishop of York, in 1330–33.
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Hexham Bridge, Hexham
16 min walk • Hexham Bridge is a road bridge in Northumberland, England linking Hexham with the North Tyne valley. It lies north of the town of Hexham and is the main access to the A69 bypass.
1.3 miNW
Bridge
Constantius Bridge
33 min walk • Constantius Bridge is a modern concrete bridge across the River Tyne about 1 mile north west of Hexham, Northumberland, England. The bridge carries the A69 road over the River Tyne and forms part of the Hexham bypass. It is the last crossing of the River Tyne before it splits into the North Tyne and South Tyne.
0.5 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Queen Elizabeth High School Rowing Club, Hexham
14 min walk • Queen Elizabeth High School Rowing Club is a rowing club on the River Tyne, based at Tyne Green boathouse, Nr Hexham Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland.