My boyfriend and I visited the Abbey earlier this year. I've been before but he hadn't so he was curious to see it. We wandered around on our own, using a pamphlet which contained lots of information about all the different sections of the Abbey as well as the ornaments, engravings, etc. and the history of the Abbey. We bumped... More

Six mostly history graduates came here on the way home from Hadrian's Wall. What a lovely place, enhanced by a knowledgable guide who was honest enough to admit when he didn't know the answer to our questions. The only 'Danse Macabre' on show in the UK. The frith chair, the seat of St Wilfred, the founder in 7th Century, but... More

The abbey is a beautiful church with a very long and distinguished history. The altar has an interesting rood screen with the dance of death. The side chapel near the altar has an interesting story to tell. The Frith Stool was the coronation chair of Northumbrian kings. There is a memorial to Fluvium, a roman soldier on Hadrian's Wall. The... More

Hexham was busy on Saturday with e Spring Festival and Eating Fair but it was very peaceful in the Abbey. The Flower arrangements on that day were spectacular, White lillies, Lilly of the Valley etc.etc. in massive arrangements so the smell reached all over the Abbey. Even without those though, the Abbey is well worth a visit. Though it's not... More

Free to get in. Pick up the free leaflet /guide at the entrance (return it afterwards), Man inside to give you pointers and entrance to the crypt.

Hexham Abbey is well worth a visit - it has been in continuous use since the 7th century and continues to this day as the parish church of Hexham. The helpful guides will point out items of interest, whether you are interested in church history, modern organs or Victorian architecture. My favourite is the headstone of the Roman centurion putting... More

We always visit the Abbey when in town. We find it a very peaceful place to spend half an hour or so.

Why should this Victorian pile be such a tranquil gem? I don't know, but it is. And it has a wizard ancient crypt!

We are religious but Hexham Abbey is the perfect place to visit on Xmas eve just to get you into the spirit of things. A nice change from the behemoth Durham cathedral.