Hexham
Hexham is a small market town in the Tyne valley of Northumberland, 24 miles west of Newcastle. It's an attractive place with a medieval abbey and jail, and a good base for exploring Hadrian's Wall to the north.Places of Interest
Highlights: Hexham Abbey and Hexham railway station.
Hexham railway station
Railway station
Hexham is a railway station on the Tyne Valley Line, which runs between Newcastle and Carlisle.
Hexham Old Gaol
Museum
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Corbridge and Acomb.
Hexham
- Type: Locality
- Location: Northumberland, North East England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
54.9663° or 54° 57′ 59″ north
Longitude
-2.1208° or 2° 7′ 15″ west
Elevation
341 feet (104 metres)
Open location code
9C6VXV8H+GM
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Low Gate and Bridge End.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Hexham Racecourse and Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol.
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