Exploring the Vibrant Market Town of Hexham in the Ceremonial County of Northumberland
Situated south of the beautiful River Tyne, in the county of Northumberland lies the vibrant market town of Hexham. It formerly served as the administrative centre of the Tyneside district and it is home to the magnificent Hexham Abbey. Featuring beautiful streets that are packed with plenty of old and beautiful architectures, this town is a fascinating destination that attracts a lot of travelers each year. With its plenty of notable buildings, great range of tourist attractions and excellent facilities, this town is an ideal place for spending pleasant holidays.
This market town is home to four major superkets including Marks and Spencer, Aldi, Waitrose and Tesco. It is also offers a great range of independent retail outlets and shops that are commonly found in other traditional English market towns. With a great range of gift and specialty shops as well as various shopping facilities, this town bustling market town is a great shopping destination that offers great retail therapy to shoppers and visitors.
The town of Hexham is also a destination that offers great food and drink experience to both the locals and its visitors. It houses a remarkable range of restaurants, coffee shops, food chains, takeaways and various eateries serving good food and fine drinks. Bouchon is a French restaurant that is commonly recommended to food lovers. The Simonburn Tearooms and B&B is also great foodie destination where food lovers will have an excellent dining experience. One of its top-rated place to eat is the Little Mexico, a fast food that specializes on serving Mexican and Latin dishes.
Things to See and Do in Hexham
Falconry Days is one of the most popular tourist attractions in this town, it is a birds of prey sanctuary that welcomes a lot of visitors each day. One of the most excellent scenic walking areas and hiking trails in this town is the Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall. Tourists should also visit the beautiful and inspiring Northumberland National Park. As a great destination that promises an incredible travel experience, this vibrant town is a remarkable place to visit this holidays.