Uncover Hexham’s dark past on a dog-friendly tour, exploring hidden gems and chilling tales of crime, punishment, and survival.
Uncover Hexham’s dark past on a dog-friendly tour, exploring hidden gems and chilling tales of crime, punishment, and survival.
- Hexham - The journey begins with a stroll through the historic Market Town of Hexham.
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Hexham Abbey - Pause outside the magnificent Abbey to learn about Hexham’s most violent days, then wander through the garden to hear tales of repeated invasions.
(opportunity for Photographs) - Hexham - Continue the walk through Sele Park, uncovering…
- Hexham - The journey begins with a stroll through the historic Market Town of Hexham.
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Hexham Abbey - Pause outside the magnificent Abbey to learn about Hexham’s most violent days, then wander through the garden to hear tales of repeated invasions.
(opportunity for Photographs) - Hexham - Continue the walk through Sele Park, uncovering charming picnic spots.
- Cockshaw Burn - Uncover hidden treasures and insights into one of history’s most challenging and gruesome professions.
- Hexham House Accommodation 1&2 - Explore the scenic grounds of Hexham House, offering a perfect chance for photography.
- Market Place - Conclude the tour back at the Market Place, where stories of Hexham’s less glamorous side are shared.

- Experienced Storytelling Guide
- Experienced Storytelling Guide
- All Refreshments
- All Refreshments
Discover the intriguing and mysterious aspects of Hexham, Northumberland, with its rich historical background. This easy-to-navigate, circular, dog-friendly tour is a hidden treasure and an excellent choice for activities in Hexham, especially for those seeking outdoor adventures. The journey starts at the Moot Hall in Hexham Market Place. Participants…
Discover the intriguing and mysterious aspects of Hexham, Northumberland, with its rich historical background. This easy-to-navigate, circular, dog-friendly tour is a hidden treasure and an excellent choice for activities in Hexham, especially for those seeking outdoor adventures. The journey starts at the Moot Hall in Hexham Market Place. Participants will enjoy a leisurely, circular walk, approximately 1 km in length, showcasing some of Hexham’s most picturesque spots, often overlooked by visitors. The route includes Hexham’s magnificent Abbey, Sele Park, and Cockshaw, before returning to the Market Place. A friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming guide will vividly recount the lesser-known history of this ancient town, including tales of crime and punishment, Hexham’s own massacre, the prolonged battle to preserve Hexham Abbey, the tanner’s brief and painful life of social exclusion, and the poor hygiene of 19th-century Hexham, highlighting the grim state of the drinking water.
- Dog Friendly
- Disability Aware
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.