Hexham Abbey
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Overview
Hexham’s parish church of St Andrew dates to the 12th century, and reflects the Early English style of architecture. Highlights include the Anglo-Saxon crypt, built using Roman-cut stones from nearby Corbridge; the broad stone staircase known as the Night Stair; and the Frith Stool – a lump of sandstone that has served as a bishops’ throne for more than 1,300 years. A weathered cross shaft is connected to the 8th-century St Acca.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open daily all year, 9–5.30; crypt open at 11 and 3.30 (& at other times when stewards available); exhibition (free) 10–4
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
If it’s history you’re after, there’s heaps of it in Northumberland. On Hadrian’s Wall you can imagine scarlet-cloaked Roman legionaries keeping watch for painted Pictish warriors while cursing the English weather and dreaming of home.
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Holiday Park
Hexham Racecourse Caravan Site
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Wifi available
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