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Gruesome Tour of Hexham

By Adventours UK Newcastle
Free cancellation available
Price is $16 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
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  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Beautiful Hexham’s Ugly Past - Guided Walking Tour

“Fascinating to learn just how stinky/violent this picturesque market town was.” “Would totally recommend this if you’ve got an hour.”
“Informative, fun, evocative tour” “A fabulous, quirky tour”

Explore over 1,000 years of Hexham’s dark history as your guide, an accomplished public speaker and official Hexham Town Crier, brings the past to life.

Just arrived in Hexham? Get to know your way around while being entertained.

Tour includes:
The market square massacre in which 51 were killed.
The brutal, life-changing punishments given for trivial offences.
The macabre contents that gave the drinking water its ‘distinct’ flavour.

How well does your guide know Hexham?
They were born and raised in Hexham.
They spent eight months researching Hexham’s history.
They’re an official Town Crier for Hexham.

This tour is: Accessible Dog-Friendly Circular Route
A healthy outdoor activity

Activity location

  • Hexham
    • Hexham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • NE46 1XF
    • Market Place
    • NE46 1XF, Hexham, England, United Kingdom

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Gruesome Tour of Hexham

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00PM
Price details
$15.84 x 1 Adult$15.84
Total
Price is $15.84
Until Thu, Jul 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experienced Storytelling Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All Refreshments

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dog Friendly
  • Disability Aware

Activity itinerary

Hexham

  • 4m
We begin and walk through the ancient Market Town of Hexham.

Hexham Abbey

  • 8m
We stop outside the stunning Abbey to hear of Hexham's most 'bloodiest' days and then walk through the garden to hear of repeated attacks from invaders. (opportunity for Photographs)

Hexham (Pass by)

We then walk together through the Sele park, discovering beautiful picnic spots.

Cockshaw Burn

  • 10m
Discover hidden gems and gear of one of history's most gruesome, toughest jobs.

Hexham House Accomodation 1&2 (Pass by)

Walk through the picturesque Hexham House grounds, a wonderful opportunity to take photos.

Market Place

  • 5m
Our last stop ends back at the Market Place, to hear of Hexham's less 'prettier' side.

Location

Activity location

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    Hexham
    • Hexham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    NE46 1XF
    • Market Place
    • NE46 1XF, Hexham, England, United Kingdom

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