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Hexham Abbey

Hexham, England
Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Hexham
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: This former medieval abbey was built late in the 7th century.
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UK
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

We were able to join the evening prayer service at 5pm as well as visit the abbey itself. More

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Northumberland National Park, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

This "Parish Church" was built in 7th century. A delight to visit; the Midnight Stairs are a lovely feature. More

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Folkestone
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

we liked the welcome from a very well informed young man The Abbet shop is well stocked and the staff a very helpful More

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Coldstream, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

The Abbey was not the first reason for our visit to Hexham - it was more to do with Hadrian's Wall and the excavations nearby. Whilst the Wall and Vindolanda were very interesting the time spent in Hexham on the Tyne was most enjoyable. The town itself shows off its antiquity in a very pleasant way with its cleanliness, gardens... More

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Tyne and Wear
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

The Abbey, like the rest of Hexham, had appeared to have lost it's zest for life. Tired, boring and closed. More

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Bs As
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

If you enjoy visiting medieval churches and castles , I highly recommend you to take your time and stay a couple of days at Hexham, to visit its fantastic cathedral, The town is really nice and enjoyable, with its narrow streets and the market. The cathedral is simply amazing, fantastic and a genuine masterpiece.A jewel . More

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Durham, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

alot of history encapsulated in a beautiful building More

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Scotland
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Educaution panels unobtrusive but good; atmosphere serene. The adjoining shop is an unexpected joy - tasteful and moderately priced goods. More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

Well placed in Hexham and good guides around We visited on EASTER SUNDAY and the town was shut! More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

If you like to visit church places with history this is the place for you. More

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