Museums · North East England
Hexham Abbey Museum
In or near Hexham.
Hexham Abbey Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hexham Abbey Museum is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hexham Abbey Museum is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This museum showcases the history of Hexham Abbey, which dates back to the 7th century. It features artefacts and exhibits related to the abbey's long-standing significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9714, -2.1031
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hexham
- Postcode
- NE46 1XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/515082742 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hexham Abbey Museum?
- Hexham Abbey Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 1XF), in the parish of Hexham.
- What is Hexham Abbey Museum?
- Hexham Abbey Museum — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hexham Abbey Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 1XF.
- Is Hexham Abbey Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Hexham Abbey Museum is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hexham Abbey Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Hexham Abbey Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hexham Abbey Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 1XF.