Hexham Abbey
- About the place
- Visitors information
Address |
![]() Hexham Northumberland, NE46 3NB |
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Travel information |
Hexham Abbey stands in Beaumont Street, at the heart of Hexham and beside the Abbey Grounds. Hexham is 22 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne and 33 miles east of Carlisle. Hexham is on the Newcastle - Carlisle railway operated by Northern Rail. Trains stop at Hexham twice every hour during the day. From the station, it’s a ten minute walk to the town centre and Abbey. Some of this walk is uphill. Hexham is just off the A69. At the Bridge End roundabout, take the exit signposted to Hexham Town Centre (A6079). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit (straight on), then at a mini roundabout take the 2nd exit (straight on). Take the first left turning into Wentworth Car park, which is the largest in Hexham. The Tourist Information Centre is located here, and a pedestrian walkway leads up a hill to the Market Square and Abbey. If you want to avoid walking, you can drive right up to the Abbey. There are parking bays along Beaumont Street, and nearby Market Street also has parking bays and two small car parks. |
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Parking |
There’s lots of free car parking in Hexham, but visitors may need a parking disc to display in their car. These discs are available at a small charge from the Tourist Information Centre and most local shops. If you have a parking disc from elsewhere, you can use this in Hexham. If you don’t have a disc, you can leave your car for 10 minutes while you get one. Coaches can drop passengers outside the Abbey and there is coach parking in the Wentworth car park. |
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Visitor Hours |
9.30am - 5pm services & events permitting | |
Admission |
Free entry to Abbey and exhibition, but suggested donation of £5. | |
Arranged visits |
Guided ToursGuided tours for groups can be arranged by prior booking through the Abbey Administrator. GroupsWe are delighted to accommodate visiting groups and bus tours. All such visits should be booked in advance with the Abbey Administrator. Groups are encouraged to make a donation to support the work of the Abbey. School VisitsWe offer exciting, hands-on, activity visits. You can come for half or a full day, eating your picnic lunch on the cloister lawn or in our education room. Alternatively, you could just pop in for a shorter time as part of a cross-curricular visit to the wider area. |
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Worship |
TimesPlease see website for more details and for monthly schedule of music. Link |
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Events |
Events page | |
Amenities |
The Big Story: Our new hands-on, interactive exhibition to help you to discover more about the astonishing history of this remarkable Abbey. Open Monday-Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday 11am - 3pm. The Refectory: The Refectory café is open Monday 12 - 4.30pm and Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4.30pm for the sale of delicious home-cooked light meals and refreshments. Toilets: Toilet facilities for Abbey visitors are adjacent to The Refectory and The Big Story exhibition. Audio guides: adult and family versions; £3 or £5. |
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Facilities for disabled |
Disabled toilet as above. |
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Further information |
Contact |
Parish Administrator |
Telephone number |
01434 602031 | |
Email address |
admin@hexhamabbey.org.uk | |
Facsimile number |
not available | |
Website address |
Hexham Abbey |
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