- Area
- Hexham
- Starts
- Near Beaumont Street
- Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Distance
- 0.6 km
- Step-free
- Yes
- Audio in
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Price
- Free
Journey through Hexham's extraordinary history, starting at its Abbey, where Roman stones form a 7th-century crypt. Discover England's first purpose-built prison, hear tales of fierce Border Reivers, and explore a market square marked by both commerce and conflict. This tour reveals the town's layered past, from powerful medieval lords to dramatic local events.
Yes. The tour is free in the Gander app, with no ticket or booking.
About 60 minutes at a relaxed pace, and you can pause whenever you like.
Yes, the route is step-free.
You can download the tour before you set off, so the audio plays without a connection. Live maps and asking the AI guide questions need data.
The audio is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The app itself works in 12 languages.
Free self-guided audio walking tours on iPhone and Android.
