Hexham Abbey
Hexham, Northumberland
About Hexham Abbey
Hexham Abbey has many sights to take in, including some rare historical artefacts.
Listen as two mischievous church mice show you around the abbey! They'll take you on a wild ride but they might get into some trouble on the way...
Creep down the steep steps to descend into the oldest part of the abbey, the Anglo-Saxon crypt where there are rooms and passageways from the original church, built around 674! You can touch the cool stone of a Dark Age Cross, sit on a 7th century Bishop's throne called the Frith Stool and scamper up 35 worn stone steps, called the Medieval Night Stair.
The mice will show you the stained glass windows, which are full of vibrant colours, and look amazing when the sun is shining through them. There is a 15th century painted screen, plus a tiny goblet, called the Hexham chalice, which is the centrepiece of their exhibition “The Big Story'.
The exhibition will help you learn more about the history of the abbey with interactive displays that allow you to see how the abbey would have looked over 1300 years ago and how it has changed over time. You can also have a go at building a gothic arch, make sure St Wilfrid has not lost his head, plus find out how to lift a stone that weighs the same as a small car!
Opening Times
Monday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission
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