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Hexham

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Hexham

Hexham is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Wall, 36km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Hexham is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 11,388, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hexham sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hexham to your route.

About Hexham

Hexham ( HEKS-əm) is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, on the south bank of the River Tyne, formed by the confluence of the North Tyne and the South Tyne at Warden nearby, and close to Hadrian's Wall. Hexham was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. In 2011, it

Read more had a population of 13,097. Smaller towns and villages around Hexham include Corbridge, Riding Mill, Stocksfield and Wylam to the east, Acomb and Bellingham to the north, Allendale to the south and Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle to the west. Newcastle upon Tyne is 25 miles (40 km) to the east and Carlisle 37 miles (60 km) to the west.

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What are the best things to do in Hexham?

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Where is Hexham located?

Hexham is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9699 latitude, -2.1040 longitude.

What is the population of Hexham?

Hexham has a population of approximately 11,388 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
11,388
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.9699, -2.1040

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Hexham

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Wall

The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Angel of the North

Striking 20-metre steel sculpture with a 54-metre wingspan standing on a hilltop in Gateshead, England.

33 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Hartside Cafe

A remote hilltop cafe at 1,904 feet on the A686 in Cumbria, one of England's highest road cafes and a bucket-list stop for bikers.

33 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

High Force Waterfall

England's largest waterfall by volume, plunging 21 metres over the Whin Sill escarpment in a cloud of spray in Upper Teesdale.

35 km · about 40 min drive

national park

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Hartside Pass

The A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

38 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Durham Cathedral

UNESCO-listed Romanesque masterpiece perched above the River Wear, widely regarded as the finest Norman building in England.

40 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Alnwick Castle

A medieval castle in Northumberland that doubled as Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, the second largest inhabited castle in England.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Hexham

  • 38 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.
  • 66 kmUllswaterA graceful Z-shaped lake with steamers, the lakeside road and Glenridding making it the perfect Lakes touring base.
  • 71 kmButtertubs PassA high, narrow Dales road over the moors, named for deep limestone potholes and ranked among Britain's best drives.
  • 77 kmHelvellynEngland's third highest peak at 950m, famous for the knife-edge ridge of Striding Edge and sweeping views across the Lake District.
  • 77 kmKirkstone PassThe Lake District's highest motor road, topped by an ancient inn and sweeping views over Brothers Water.
  • 80 kmDerwentwaterA serene island-studded lake beside Keswick, perfect for a lakeside drive, launch cruise and the Surprise View overlook.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hexham.

Warden

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km away

Acomb

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 km awayPop. 1,106

Wall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 km away

Corbridge

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,946

Slaley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 711

Haydon Bridge

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 1,557

Healey

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km away

Stocksfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 km awayPop. 2,616

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