Holiday rentals and lettings in Hexham

When visiting tourist locations such as the UK, we expect to see the oldest and most beautiful styles, and Hexham does not disappoint in this respect! Hexham is considered to be an old UK town, it's a commercial village that doesn't disappoint, and it's one of the most charming places to visit. As part of its places to stay, Holidu offers options in the best areas of Northumberland such as Priestpopple Street, or close to Hexham's tourist highlights.

The UK is characterised by its old-fashioned, simple and respectful style, and Holidu's accommodation doesn't miss out on that British flair. With simple, mostly stone and unobtrusive external decor, expect a warm and homely atmosphere within each facility. Almost every holiday letting has a fireplace, garden and tables for morning tea with your loved one; the internal design is simple, clear and comfortable with all the gadgets you need to enjoy your stay in Hexham fully.

Hexham is a town in Northumberland which you will find in the North East of England. It has small population centres such as Corbridge, Riding Mill, Stocksfield and Wylam and is forty kilometres from Newcastle upon Tyne. It is an ancient medieval town with a legal right to hold markets in ancient times, which is why it is even called a market town. One of the things you can't miss on your visit to Hexham is to see the surrounding villages, especially the largest town nearby, Newcastle upon Tyne. Hexham was built on the banks of the River Tyne and came into being with the establishment of a monastery in 674. The Romans had been there before, which is why you can still see the remains of Hadrian's Wall. There are many old buildings: the present cathedral retains the basement of the original monastery, the 11th century building was remodelled in the 19th century, there are old prisons and mock halls, lots to see!

One of the must-see places in Hexham is the Moot Hall, the name of an ancient public building in Anglo-Saxon England where the elders met to discuss and resolve the problems of the town. Few of these buildings have survived and one of them is in Hexham. You'll learn a lot about the history of the town's many battles in the town centre, mostly explaining why it's never been easy to get so close to the Scottish border. Its historic buildings are the city's greatest treasures, so don't forget to visit them and learn more about them! On one side are the early gothic Hexham Abbey, the covered market built in 1776, the mock courthouse we talked about earlier and the old prison, one of the first prisons built in the country in the 14th century. A good time to visit the town is to see the market on the second and fourth Saturday of every month, one of the best farmers' markets in the UK.

Well you've seen that in Hexham, history and places that do justice to its historical events abound. One of the sites you must visit is Vindolanda, the ruins of a Roman fort that stood on Hadrian's Wall, or the remains of it; when you get to this place, you will detail all the strategic efforts the Romans made to carry out their works and maintain an efficient way of working, you can admire it by how many of the materials are still standing after centuries; lucky for you, in the museum there are many areas where more of the history of these ruins and many details of Roman life are explained, very interesting! Now, how about a visit to the heart of Hexham? Hexham Abbey is a must if you love English history and culture, right there you will appreciate how this, one of the few great abbeys, was saved from ruin after the transition to the Anglican church that took place in the 16th century. It dates back to 1300, so if you want to know more about Hexham, this abbey is one of the first places to visit!

As much as we're sure you'll love the historic areas of Hexham, we also know you won't want to miss the natural areas and zoos you can see here. One of the highlights of nature is Falconry Days, where you'll see some of the most beautiful birds you'll ever see, have a look at the various owls and other species, well cared for and with the best attention from the staff, plus, there are dogs to make your visit more enjoyable! Sometimes they explain how the birds are cared for daily, it's a must experience on your trip to Hexham! On the other hand, we also recommend you to go to Alpaca Encounters, meeting these fabulous animals will make you really happy, but it will be even better with the attention given by the staff to all the visitors, the alpacas are fun and special creatures, you will love taking care of them and feeding them with your family, a must without a doubt!

If you love history, then visiting Hexham Old Gaol prison is a must, it was built around 1333 and held inmates from Hexhamshire and the Middlemarch Borders region. Inside it has a museum where you can learn more about the history of the Borders, not to be missed!

One of the places you can't miss in Hexham is the Hexham Railway Station, you can't miss it because it is part of the everyday life of the locals in this British territory, plus you will understand why it was categorized by Simon Jenkins as one of the best in the UK! Imagine arriving in the city greeted by Victorian metal and glass canopies, flower baskets and blue and white columns.

Yes, there are castles in Hexham too! Aydon Castle is a fine example of the stately homes seen in the 13th century. The house was inhabited until 1966 and is now cared for by English Heritage. It is also intact, the internal preservation is amazing, you must visit it!

We would say that it is possibly the most picturesque place to see horse racing in England, we are talking about Hexham Racecourse, it is located on a hill almost 250 metres above sea level. If you're a woman, you should try to go at the end of June, there's Ladies Day and you can eat delicious desserts and enjoy drinks

Before the month of May, the Hexham Book Festival takes place in Hexham and lasts 10 days. Recent celebrations have included guests such as novelist Melissa Harrison and Kate Mosse, as well as broadcasters such as Jeremy Vine, Jenni Murray and Evan Davis.