Take a stroll through Hexham's gruesome past. Adventours walking tours offer historical themed, circular walking tours in the ancient and beautiful town of Hexham at a leisurely pace that takes approximately 1 hour. The walk is also wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly.
Join Adventours on the Gruesome Tour of Hexham as they bring the ancient town of Hexham's 'grimmer' past to life; taking in areas of the town rarely seen by tourists.
Booking is essential. Please visit Gruesome Tour of Hexham for details. to book.
Every Friday at 7:00 and Saturday at 13:00.
Booking is essential. Please visit Gruesome Tour of Hexham for details.
Please visit Gruesome Tour of Hexham for details.
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Free parking on premises
Garden/grounds
WiFi
Garden/grounds
Self-catering kitchen
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