What To See and Do When You Stay in Hexham

The market town of Hexham is situated in Northumberland, England and is located to the south of the River Tyne. Certainly if you are looking for somewhere to stay in order that you can spend time exploring Hadrian's Wall or the Northumberland National Park this town is ideal. There are plenty of superb hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts in Hexham for you to choose from.

As well as exploring Hadrian's Wall there are plenty of other attractions close to Hexham that you can enjoy. Below we take a look at a few of the places you may find of interesting whether on your own or with your family.

1.     Corbridge Roman Site was used by the Roman's as their main supply depot for Hadrian's Wall when their armies were building and guarding it nearly two thousand years ago.  This Roman settlement has been excavated and you can see some of the best examples of Roman military granaries in England at this location. Also there is a museum where one can further see many of the artifacts that were discovered on the site as it was excavated including the Lion of Corbridge - a stone fountain head.

2.    Another popular tourist attraction is the Housesteads Roman Fort and Museum. Here you will see what is now the most well preserved of all the Roman forts that were built along Hadrian's Wall during the time when the Roman armies were in occupation in the area. As well as the fort, you have the chance to see what a Roman hospital looked like.

3.    Allen Banks and Staward Grange is a quiet place that will allow you to get away from the stresses and strains of modern day life. There are many marked walks both through ornamental and ancient woods to enjoy. Plus upon reaching Staward Wood you can explore the remains of a medieval Pele tower. There is a reconstructed Victorian Summerhouse at Allen Banks as well. The woodland you walk through is cut in the middle by a river gorge and there are many plants and animals for you to try and spot and identify as you walk along.

4.    Alnwick Castle is the second largest of all castles in England today that is still inhabited. Since 1309 this has been the home of the Earls and Dukes of Northumberland (the Percy's). However there is evidence in history books to show that a castle has stood on this site since around 1096 and was erected on the behest of Yves de Vescy who became Baron of Alnwick at this time. It was however the 1st Lord Percy of Alnwick who began restoration on the castle back in the early fourteenth Century and today parts of this still remain. 

Of course we have shown you a few of the attractions that get many people to stay in Hexham. The most famous one is of course Hadrian's Wall. Much of  the wall still remains and there are plenty of sites along the track it took in order to protect the Romans from the Scottish tribes. This ancient monument was classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and since that time has been maintained by English Heritage.

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