Places to see in ( Hexham - UK )
Places to see in ( Hexham - UK )
Hexham is a market town and civil parish in Northumberland, England, south of the River Tyne, and was the administrative centre for the Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. 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 about 25 miles (40 km) to the east.
Hexham Abbey originated as a monastery founded by Wilfrid in 674. The crypt of the original monastery survives, and incorporates many stones taken from nearby Roman ruins, probably Corbridge or Hadrian's Wall. The current Hexham Abbey dates largely from the 11th century onward, but was significantly rebuilt in the 19th century. Other notable buildings in the town include the Moot Hall, the covered market, and the Old Gaol.
Hexham's architectural landscape is dominated by Hexham Abbey. The current church largely dates from c. 1170–1250, in the Early English Gothic style of architecture. The choir, north and south transepts and the cloisters, where canons studied and meditated, date from this period. The east end was rebuilt in 1860. The abbey stands at the west end of the market place, which is home to the Shambles, a Grade II* covered market built in 1766 by Sir Walter Blackett.
At the east end of the market place stands the Moot Hall, a c15 gatehouse that was part of the defences of the town. The Moot Hall is a Grade I listed building, and was used as a courthouse until 1838. The Old Gaol, behind the Moot Hall on Hallgates, was one of the first purpose-built jails in England. It was built between 1330 and 1333 and is a Grade I listed Scheduled Monument. Hexham Library can be found in the Queen's Hall. It contains the Brough Local Studies Collection which is the second-largest local history collection in the county.
Hexham is bypassed to the north by the A69 road, linking it with Carlisle to the west and Newcastle to the east, which bypasses the original route, the A695. The town is served by Hexham railway station on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway, also known as the Tyne Valley Line. The line — part of the UK publicly owned national rail network — was opened in 1838, and links the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear with Carlisle in Cumbria. The line follows the course of the River Tyne through Northumberland.
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10 Best Hotels Near York Minster, York, England
10 Best Hotels Closest to York Minster in York, England
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❖ Dean Court Hotel; BW Premier Collection
4-star hotel
City Centre, Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF, United Kingdom
~0.1 miles from York Minster
❖ Judge's Lodging
5-star hotel
City Centre, 9 Lendal, York, YO1 8AQ, United Kingdom
~0.2 miles from York Minster
❖ The Grand Hotel & Spa
5-star hotel
City Centre, Station Rise, York, YO1 6HT, United Kingdom
~0.3 miles from York Minster
❖ Principal York
5-star hotel
City Centre, Station Rd, York, YO24 1AA, United Kingdom
~0.4 miles from York Minster
❖ The Churchill Hotel
4-star hotel
65 Bootham, York, YO30 7DQ, United Kingdom
~0.4 miles from York Minster
❖ Hedley House Hotel
3-star hotel
3 Bootham Terrace, York, YO30 7DH, United Kingdom
~0.4 miles from York Minster
❖ Hotel Indigo York
4-star hotel
88-96 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL, United Kingdom
~0.5 miles from York Minster
❖ Middletons
3-star hotel
City Centre, 55-57 Skeldergate, York, YO1 6DS, United Kingdom
~0.5 miles from York Minster
❖ The Grange Hotel
4-star hotel
1 Clifton, York, YO30 6AA, United Kingdom
~0.5 miles from York Minster
❖ Marmadukes Town House Hotel, BW Premier Collection
4-star hotel
4-5 St Peters Grove, York, YO30 6AQ, United Kingdom
~0.5 miles from York Minster
Hadrian's Wall
Welcome to Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the UK's most iconic landmarks. Built under the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian, the wall snakes 73 miles between Wallsend in the east and Bowness on Solway in the west.
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Hadrian's Wall, England - Unravel Travel TV
Hadrian's Wall dates back nearly 19 hundred years to 120 AD. It was the ruling Roman Emperor, Hadrian, who made the decision to draw a line along the northern most perimeter of his empire. The wall was a 130km boundary dividing Roman ruled land from the rest.
Hadrian's Wall is a UNESCO world heritage site and has been described as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain which explains why over 10,000 people walked the wall from end to end last year. It's truly is one of the oldest and most valued attractions in Britain.
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Let's Visit Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall is a wall built by the Romans (during the reign of Emperor Hadrian) as the northern border of the Roman Empire. I check out two historic Roman forts: Vindolanda and Housesteads Fort. At the latter, I also get to visit the wall itself.
Hexham
A short film tour of Hexham, England's greatest little Market Town.
Hexham is a tourist gem nestling on the edge of a world heritage site, close to the Northumberland National Park and within easy reach of the famous Kielder Water.
Take a look into Hexham: it has a character all of its own...
A Walk Around Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland and Cumbria, UK
Hadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Aelium), also called the Roman Wall, Picts' Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, was a defensive fortification in the Roman province of Britannia, begun in 122 AD during the reign of the emperor Hadrian. It ran from the banks of the River Tyne near the North Sea and the Solway Firth on the Irish Sea. It had a stone base and a stone wall. There were milecastles with two turrets in between. There was a fort about every five miles. From north to south the wall comprised a ditch, wall, military way and vallum (another ditch with adjoining mounds). It is thought that the milecastles were staffed with static garrisons, whereas the forts had fighting garrisons of infantry and cavalry. In addition to the wall's defensive military role, its gates may have been used as customs posts.
A significant portion of the wall still stands and can be followed on foot along the adjoining Hadrian's Wall Path. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern England and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
When in use it was effectively the northern limit of the Roman Empire.
Hadrian's Wall was 80 Roman miles or 117.5 km (73.0 mi) long;[3] its width and height varied according to the construction materials that were available nearby. East of the River Irthing, the wall was made from squared stone and measured 3 metres (9.8 feet) wide and 5 to 6 metres (16 to 20 feet) high, while west of the river the wall was originally made from turf and measured 6 metres (20 feet) wide and 3.5 metres (11 feet) high; it was later rebuilt in stone. These dimensions do not include the wall's ditches, berms and forts. The central section measured eight Roman feet wide (7.8 ft or 2.4 m) on a 3 m (10 ft) base. Some parts of this section of the wall survive to a height of 3 m (10 ft).
Immediately south of the wall, a large ditch was dug, with adjoining parallel mounds, one on either side. This is known today as the Vallum, even though the word Vallum in Latin is the origin of the English word wall, and does not refer to a ditch. In many places – for example Limestone Corner – the Vallum is better preserved than the wall, which has been much robbed of its stone.
Hadrian's Wall Walking Tour & Roman Forts -Vindolanda, Housesteads etc
Hadrian’s Wall was the northern frontier of the Roman Empire, built AD 122-8, coast to coast, creating an impenetrable barrier to protect the empire, it stands as the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain.
I set out to walk the best remaining parts and as many forts as possible in 5 days. The distances covered were moderate and the scenery was breath-taking. I have set out my itinerary below with some advice if you feel inspired to walk the wall. English weather is changeable, it rains even in the summer, so be prepared.
Money saving tips: Obtain 10% discount on your entrance fees, upon presentation of your bus ticket, when you use the AD122 bus at following: Housesteads, Vindolanda, Roman Army museum and Chesters.
Day One - Newcastle, travel from the Eldon Square bus depot, Newcastle on the X84 to Hexham, get off at the Angel Inn, Corbridge. Purchase one day “Hadrian’s Frontier Pass” ticket to cover bus journeys and save money. Corbridge Roman Town is only a short walk, featuring well-preserved foundations and a small worthwhile museum. Must see - Corbridge Lion.
Back to the Angel to catch the X84 to Hexham where you change to the AD122, the bus running along sites on Hadrian’s Wall, to travel to Chester’s. Chesters Roman Fort is situated in a pretty location, has well-preserved foundations, a good cafe and small museum. Must see - Roman Bath. Walk north up a really pleasant country lane to one of the nearby pre-booked B&Bs. For evening food have to travel about half a mile to either Chollerford or Humshaugh.
Day Two - Short walk along excellent stretches of the wall between visits to Housesteads and Vindolanda. Recommend catching the AD122 outside Chesters to Housesteads. Decide whether to buy a one day rover ticket as may be able to use the bus later. Housesteads is perched on the wall, with stunning views. Must see - the latrines and small museum. Resume walking the wall west, 3 mile stretch covers some stunning sites. Although distance is short there are a number of descents and climbs. Head south after Peel Crags to Vindolanda - probably best site, it boasts: extensive foundations; reconstruction of stone tower; good restaurant and excellent museum. Must see - Vindolanda tablets.
Accommodation Twice Brewed. Tip: stopped serving meals early, so make sure you find out when last orders are for food.
Day Three - Day of Walking, stopping off at Roman Army Museum, finishing at Greenhead. Retrace steps back to the wall and continue west, stunning scenery and excellent sections of wall. Don’t miss remains of Great Chesters.
Roman Army Museum - best museum describing the Roman Army, very visual, colourful, plenty of costumes, weapons and film presentations bringing history to life, so really good for children. Don’t miss the excellent 3D film. Good cafe.
Back on the wall path with under a mile of walking through some pleasant scenery to Greenhead, for accommodation. The wall disappears on this stretch but you pass Thirwall castle ruins.
Day Four - Objective walk the section of wall from Gilsland to Birdoswald Fort. You may wish to catch the 185 bus to Birdoswald and then walk back. This stretch contains some of the best sections of the wall. The fort has well-preserved walls and granary although the majority of fort foundations are not visible.
Return to Newcastle by bus AD122 to Hexham from Greenhead then X84. Overnight stay in Newcastle and chance to explore the city.
Day 5 - South Shields Fort and Segedunum, both close to Metro stations so accessible.
South Shields
Good: free ; reconstructed gatehouse, barracks and house.
Not so good: urban setting; foundations not well-preserved.
Segedunum
Good: a good museum; viewing tower; reconstructed bath-house and newest discovered section of wall.
Not so good: some foundations not well-preserved.
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The George Hotel, Chollerford, Hexham
Visit to Hexham
On 30 September 2011 I visited the Northumberland town of Hexham by train, and visited the Abbey, among other places. This is a short movie of that trip.