1 hour
E-voucher
English
Overview
A beautiful market town, Hexham has a strikingly ugly past. Hear tales of gore and gunk that you certainly won’t find in the guidebooks on this walking tour led by a born-and-bred Hexhamian who spent eight months researching the town’s history—and even works as an official town crier. Hear about a market square massacre, brutal punishments, polluted drinking water, one of history’s toughest jobs, and more.
Operated by
Adventoursuk
Ratings & Reviews
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Hexham Walking Tour
Annatr36, Jul 2026
Was a fun hour .I am local to the area and still learnt and saw a lot of Hexham I never knew existed. Highly recommended and would go again when I have visitors
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Anna for your review of the Gruesome walking tour of Hexham. I'm pleased to hear that even as a local, you still learned and saw parts of Hexham you never knew existed. Hexham certainly has lots of hidden, often unpleasant history. Thank you for recommending Adventours. I look forward to welcoming you back with your visitors soon. Best wishes Helen
Gruesome tour 17th July 2026
keithsY2962PB, Jul 2026
Helen our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable and informative. Just we two, so personal service and very chatty. Certainly included gruesome details, but offset with lighter moments. We really enjoyed it. Thank you Helen.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much Keith for your review of the Gruesome walking tour of Hexham. It was a pleasure to welcome you both and share some of Hexham's gruesome past with you. I'm pleased you found the tour so personal, that's one of the joys of a smaller group, plenty of chat along the way. I always try to balance the darker details with a few lighter moments, so I'm chuffed that came across. Thank you again for your booking. Best wishes Helen
Gruesome Tour of Hexham
Curiosity567006, Jul 2026
Wow what a fabulous evening we had being led around Hexham's gruesome hotspots by Helen ! A fabulous storyteller and highly knowlegeable and fun ! We highly recommend this tour and plan on joining Helen's other tours of Newcastle in the near future.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review of the Gruesome Hexham tour. I'm delighted you enjoyed exploring Hexham's darker history with me, and it means a lot to hear it came across as both knowledgeable and fun, that balance is exactly what I aim for when I craft these stories. I look forward to welcoming you on one of the Newcastle tours soon. Best wishes Helen
Recommended!
Bignickandlittleted, Jun 2026
Loved this. Helen is knowledgeable and gave a real insight into Hexham's history, making our trip all the more enjoyable. Recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so very much for your review of the Gruesome tour of Hexham. I'm delighted you loved the tour and gained a further insight into Hexham's fascinating history. Best wishes Helen
Itinerary
Hexham
We begin and walk through the ancient Market Town of Hexham.
4 minutesHexham Abbey
We stop outside the stunning Abbey to hear of Hexham's most 'bloodiest' days and then walk through the garden to hear of repeated attacks from invaders.
(opportunity for Photographs)
8 minutesHexham
We then walk together through the Sele park, discovering beautiful picnic spots.
Discover hidden gems and gear of one of history's most gruesome, toughest jobs.
10 minutesWalk through the picturesque Hexham House grounds, a wonderful opportunity to take photos.
Our last stop ends back at the Market Place, to hear of Hexham's less 'prettier' side.
5 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Experienced Storytelling Guide
Exclusions
- All Refreshments
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dog Friendly
- Disability Aware
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.