Hexham Abbey

Hexham Abbey Hexham Abbey, founded in AD674, is a vibrant centre for community, worship and heritage.
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Onsite visitors can enjoy the Abbey, Visitor Exhibition, Refectory Cafe and Gift Shop. Since 674 AD we have welcomed people to this special place, a thriving center for heritage, community and worship. Alongside our regular services we host a range of community activities and events for people of all faiths and none. The Abbey is a major tourist attraction with a plethora of treasures and points o

f interest, bringing over 110,000 visitors each year to the market town of Hexham. Alongside the Abbey we have our exhibition and visitor center, The Big Story, which tells the history of this wonderful site through a range of interactive and engaging displays. We welcome children with tailored audio guides and fun features in the Big Story to little minds entertained.. Onsite we also have our Refectory Cafe, a hidden gem on the local catering scene - and no visit is complete without a visit to our gift shop where we stock a range of local and regional souvenirs. Through our Priory Buildings we also offer a range of room hire options and can accommodate wedding receptions, conferences, functions and meetings, from 10-140 guests.

We’re sorry to have to unexpectedly close this morning! We will be open later today. Thanks for bearing with us!
31/08/2026

We’re sorry to have to unexpectedly close this morning!
We will be open later today. Thanks for bearing with us!

05/08/2026

This Sunday at Hexham Abbey!
Tickets still available from our website!

Last Sunday, members of the Abbey Choir, both past and present, gathered for Choral Evensong to mark the end of Michael ...
24/07/2026

Last Sunday, members of the Abbey Choir, both past and present, gathered for Choral Evensong to mark the end of Michael Haynes' final choir term as Director of Music.

The evening was a fitting way to mark 22 years of service to the Abbey, finishing with a memorable rendition of the hymn "How shall I sing that majesty". A big thank you to everyone who attended the service, both in the choir and the congregation, or who have showed their support for Michael through other means.

The service is available to catch up on via the Abbey's YouTube Channel, should you wish to: https://www.youtube.com/live/tVNXWk-oOgE?si=4id7NuBUAssDStFj

R A M P W O R K S You may have seen in the Abbey we are having a new sloping floor placed into our north nave aisle. Th...
23/07/2026

R A M P W O R K S

You may have seen in the Abbey we are having a new sloping floor placed into our north nave aisle. Thanks to a grant, this will drastically improve accessibility in the abbey in the long term!
In the short term, the Abbey looks a little like this for a few weeks!

2 opportunities to join the team here at Hexham Abbey!See our website for application forms and full job descriptions!
18/07/2026

2 opportunities to join the team here at Hexham Abbey!
See our website for application forms and full job descriptions!

🎉 Exciting news for Hexham Abbey! 🎉We are delighted to announce that Hexham Abbey has received initial support from The ...
09/07/2026

🎉 Exciting news for Hexham Abbey! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that Hexham Abbey has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for our Old Treasures in a New Light project, thanks to National Lottery players.

This exciting project will help us develop plans to conserve our internationally significant medieval panel paintings and historic grave covers, improve visitor experiences, enhance accessibility through digital interpretation, and connect more people with the Abbey's remarkable heritage.

The development funding award of £138,088 is an important first step towards a future grant application of just under £1 million to help safeguard these treasures for generations to come.

Read the full story and find out what this means for the future of Hexham Abbey on our website (link in comments!).

07/07/2026

Well done to all involved, a beautiful evening.

Address

Beaumont Street
Hexham
NE463NB

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

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+441434602031

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