Heritage Open Days: Events at Hexham Abbey
The Mysteries of the Bell Tower Tours between 14.00-16.00 Sunday 11th September Join the Abbey bell ringers in a trip up the Abbey bell tower and get an inside view into their love of bells […]
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Bishop’s blessing for restored complex
The Bishop of Newcastle marked his last visit to Hexham prior to his retirement by blessing the new facilities created by the year-long restoration of our medieval former monastery complex. Bishop Martin Wharton, who retires next […]
First wedding celebration in our Great Hall
Andrew Wyatt and Elizabeth Crawford have made history as the first couple to celebrate their wedding in our newly restored Great Hall. The Abbey team worked day and night to have the hall looking beautiful for the […]
Hexham Abbey and its secrets
A series of fascinating talks detailing Hexham Abbey and its Secrets take place over the coming month, offering a unique insight into our historic Abbey Chruch and the stories of the people who have made […]
Grant from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)
We had caused to celebrate today after the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) granted a £1.8m application towards the multi-million pound restoration of our medieval monastery buildings. The landmark announcement follows more than a year of […]