Kezia's Guidebook
Food Scene
Always worth a visit for a fantastic meal! They serve martinis and have an extensive wine list. Their menu is stunning. A few favourites are French onion soup, soufflé, clafoutis, pommes dauphinoise and of course their rib-eye steak! Any specials are also well worth a try.
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Bouchon Bistrot
GilesgateAlways worth a visit for a fantastic meal! They serve martinis and have an extensive wine list. Their menu is stunning. A few favourites are French onion soup, soufflé, clafoutis, pommes dauphinoise and of course their rib-eye steak! Any specials are also well worth a try.
A couple of minutes walk to a seasonal, locally sourced menu of goodness in the hotel's restaurant.
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Beaumont Hotel
Beaumont StreetA couple of minutes walk to a seasonal, locally sourced menu of goodness in the hotel's restaurant.
A lovely drive through the countryside to arrive in the idyllic village of Blanchland. The Lord Crewe makes some tasty cocktails and bar snacks, a hearty Sunday lunch and a stellar main menu in historic surrounds.
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Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
A lovely drive through the countryside to arrive in the idyllic village of Blanchland. The Lord Crewe makes some tasty cocktails and bar snacks, a hearty Sunday lunch and a stellar main menu in historic surrounds.
Lovely food to be enjoyed when booked in for a night of stargazing to follow!
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Battlesteads Hotel & Restaurant
Lovely food to be enjoyed when booked in for a night of stargazing to follow!
Pop in for a cocktail or a full course dinner. It never disappoints.
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Langley Castle Hotel
Pop in for a cocktail or a full course dinner. It never disappoints.
Longsands Fish Kitchen
27 Front StExcellent seafood platter!
Lovely local pub just outside of town up in the hills. The welcome is always warm, they serve a great selection of cocktails, gin and wine and the food is always spot on with an ever-changing seasonal menu. They often even have oysters as a snack too!
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The Rat Inn
Lovely local pub just outside of town up in the hills. The welcome is always warm, they serve a great selection of cocktails, gin and wine and the food is always spot on with an ever-changing seasonal menu. They often even have oysters as a snack too!
Attractions
Bamburgh Castle
40 The WyndingEven if you're not religious this Abbey is spectacular for the architecture alone! One can visit to pray and admire until 5pm. The Saxon Vault is well worth the steep steps down! The Abbey sometimes holds events like plays or music too. Entry is free but donations are always much appreciated. The shop is also worth a visit for a keepsake.
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Hexham Abbey
Beaumont StreetEven if you're not religious this Abbey is spectacular for the architecture alone! One can visit to pray and admire until 5pm. The Saxon Vault is well worth the steep steps down! The Abbey sometimes holds events like plays or music too. Entry is free but donations are always much appreciated. The shop is also worth a visit for a keepsake.
Intimate venue in a recently rediscovered medieval cellar! The lovely owner, Ben Haslam (an artist and musician himself), hosts music, film and comedy nights with a nice selection of drinks. Perhaps take a cushion for the pews though!
The Vault
22-24 HallgateIntimate venue in a recently rediscovered medieval cellar! The lovely owner, Ben Haslam (an artist and musician himself), hosts music, film and comedy nights with a nice selection of drinks. Perhaps take a cushion for the pews though!
Park at Hazel Rigg and take a walk to the famous Sycamore Gap - muse of many an artist!
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Sycamore Gap
Park at Hazel Rigg and take a walk to the famous Sycamore Gap - muse of many an artist!
Hexham Old Gaol
HallgateOne of the first custom built gaols in England!
Our fabulous art deco independent cinema shows the blockbusters alongside some fascinating, thought-provoking independent films and documentaries. You can also pop in for a drink and a light lunch.
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The Forum
Market PlaceOur fabulous art deco independent cinema shows the blockbusters alongside some fascinating, thought-provoking independent films and documentaries. You can also pop in for a drink and a light lunch.
Pop into town/Abbey via the scenic route! The steps up are just out the front door and to the right.
Hexham Park
Pop into town/Abbey via the scenic route! The steps up are just out the front door and to the right.
One of the many vestiges of Roman history with a museum attached. Hadrian's Gin is a lovely drop and can be found in the gift shop!
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Chesters Roman Fort neMuziyam - Isiqithi sikaHadrian
B6318One of the many vestiges of Roman history with a museum attached. Hadrian's Gin is a lovely drop and can be found in the gift shop!
If you're interested in astronomy then see if you can book in for a evening of education and stargazing - different packages available. Why not go to their pub for dinner first?
Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory
If you're interested in astronomy then see if you can book in for a evening of education and stargazing - different packages available. Why not go to their pub for dinner first?
One of the forts along the wall - see if you can attach yourself to a tour guide for the best experience!
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Housesteads Roman Fort - Isivakalisi sase-Hadrian
One of the forts along the wall - see if you can attach yourself to a tour guide for the best experience!
Another piece of the wondrous history of Hexham. Visit the art gallery below too, where they also put on classes.
The Moot Hall
Another piece of the wondrous history of Hexham. Visit the art gallery below too, where they also put on classes.
Aydon Castle
Off Aydon RoadA nice view with the option of having a look around the place which includes an old graveyard of interest.
The Priory
Front StreetA nice view with the option of having a look around the place which includes an old graveyard of interest.
Walk up to the gorgeous and picturesque waterfall for a touch of nature.
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Hareshaw Linn
Walk up to the gorgeous and picturesque waterfall for a touch of nature.
Gibside
Cragside
Wallington
Massive second-hand bookstore. If you're staying a little longer and you're a bibliophile then this is the place for you!
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Barter Books
Massive second-hand bookstore. If you're staying a little longer and you're a bibliophile then this is the place for you!
I-angel of the North
Durham RoadFood Scene
Named after the trade of the Kirsopp family who commissioned Holy Island House to be built! They would made premium gloves and hats and export a lot to America.
Grab a pint of from a nice selection of cask ale before you totter back home!
The Tannery
GilesgateNamed after the trade of the Kirsopp family who commissioned Holy Island House to be built! They would made premium gloves and hats and export a lot to America.
Grab a pint of from a nice selection of cask ale before you totter back home!
It's our local - what more is there to say? Excellent food, friendly staff and lovely ale and wine! The brunch is definitely worth a go!
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Heart of Northumberland
5 Market StIt's our local - what more is there to say? Excellent food, friendly staff and lovely ale and wine! The brunch is definitely worth a go!