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 for the guided walk is essential. Please visit Gruesome Tour of Hexham to book your tickets and find out more information.
Adventours walking tours also offer an immersive journey into Newcastle’s radical past. You could try their 'Deeds' Newcastle City Centre walking tour if you're planning a trip to the city. Step back over a century and immerse yourself in the compelling stories of Newcastle's courageous women who fought tirelessly for British suffrage.
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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