Hexham
Parish in Northumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.968, -2.116 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 92 63 |
| Population: | 11,388 |
| Dialling code: | 01434 (Bellingham) |
Hexham is a historic market town and civil parish in Northumberland, sitting beside the River Tyne in the Tyne Valley. Its skyline is dominated by Hexham Abbey, with Christian origins on the site from the 7th century and an impressive Anglo‑Saxon crypt, and the town centre still retains a medieval market layout with independent shops, cafés and a long tradition of regular markets.
The surrounding parish is largely rural, with agriculture, tourism and local services forming the backbone of the economy; walkers and history enthusiasts use Hexham as a gateway to nearby attractions such as Hadrian's Wall and the North Pennines. Good rail links along the Tyne Valley line connect the town to Newcastle and Carlisle, while landmarks like the Old Gaol and the bustling market lend a strong sense of community and history.
Postcode districts covering Hexham
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Gateshead 21 miles33.8 km
- Washington 24.4 miles39.3 km
- Wallsend 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Newburn 15 miles24.2 km
- Chester-le-Street 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Cramlington 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Consett 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Stanley 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Hebburn 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Bedlington 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Whickham 17.3 miles27.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Hexham West Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hexham Built-up area 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Hexham East Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Hexham Central with Acomb Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Acomb Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Sandhoe Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Warden Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Corbridge Built-up area 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Wall Parish 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Slaley Parish 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Humshaugh Built-up area 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Newbrough Parish 4.7 miles7.6 km
Example postcodes in Hexham
NE46 3BJ, NE46 3JP, NE46 3QT, NE46 3AL, NE46 3PZ, NE46 1JB, NE46 3PF, NE46 3PQ, NE46 1JD … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 41.9 miles67.4 km
- Hexham Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Corbridge Railway Station 3.9 miles6.2 km
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Schools in Hexham
- Hexham First School Primary
- Hexham Priory School Special
- Queen Elizabeth High School Secondary
- St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham All ages
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Primary
- The Sele First School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hexham Racecourse Recreation 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Corbridge Roman Fort Archaeological site 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Stagshaw House Estate 4 miles6.4 km
- Chesters Roman bridge Archaeological site 4 miles6.5 km
- Chesters Roman Fort Archaeological site 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Brocolitia Mithraic temple Archaeological site 6.2 miles10 km
- Brocolitia Roman Fort Archaeological site 6.2 miles10.1 km
- Housesteads Roman Fort Archaeological site 9 miles14.6 km
- Chesterholm (Vindolanda museum) Museum 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Vindolanda Archaeological site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Old Park Country house 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Kirkley Hall Estate 16 miles25.7 km