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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced Storytelling Guide
All Refreshments
Meeting Points
Departure
NE46 1XF
We are Newcastle Based. But for our Gruesome Tour of Hexham we meet in HEXHAM Market Place, outside the Moot Hall over looking the Market Place (FACING the Abbey) You will find your guide by the black benches by the arch of the Moot Hall.
We Do Not Meet Guests at Newcastle Central.
Return
Itinerary
1
Hexham
We begin and walk through the ancient Market Town of Hexham.
4 minutes
2
Hexham Abbey
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)
8 minutes
3
Hexham
We then walk together through the Sele park, discovering beautiful picnic spots.
4
Cockshaw Burn
Discover hidden gems and gear of one of history's most gruesome, toughest jobs.
10 minutes
5
Hexham House Accomodation 1&2
Walk through the picturesque Hexham House grounds, a wonderful opportunity to take photos.
6
Market Place
Our last stop ends back at the Market Place, to hear of Hexham's less 'prettier' side.
5 minutes
Gruesome Tour of Hexham
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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...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experienced Storytelling Guide
All Refreshments
Meeting Points
Departure
NE46 1XF
We are Newcastle Based. But for our Gruesome Tour of Hexham we meet in HEXHAM Market Place, outside the Moot Hall over looking the Market Place (FACING the Abbey) You will find your guide by the black benches by the arch of the Moot Hall.
We Do Not Meet Guests at Newcastle Central.
