We operate twice a month, on the second and fourth Saturday. For the summer and autumn of 2025 we use a part of the Abbey flags which faces into Beaumont Street as well as Cow Garth, a very short walk away on the other side of the Abbey.
Stunning architecture, picturesque parks, and a bloody history are all waiting to be explored in Hexham. Immerse yourself in stories about the Vikings, historical criminal families or 'Border Reivers', and the Anglo-Saxon Abbey.
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Is Hexham good for shopping?
It's become a thriving hub for independent businesses. Hexham's historic town-centre, Green Flag parks and a great range of places to eat and drink combine to make a unique and enjoyable shopping experience.
The major employer in Hexham is Austrian firm Egger. Its chipboard factory vents steam which can be seen from miles away. 77 men & boys employed as Leather dressers and Glove-cutters, 40 boys employed as Dusters and 1,111 women employed as Sewers.
Why are so many shops closing on British high streets? Costs are rising faster than sales. Rent, rates, wages and card fees make high street retail unviable for many. Online competition and fewer shoppers have only sped this up.
There are cafés, bars and restaurants, as well as a wonderful mix of more than 45 shops — all just minutes from King's Cross and St Pancras stations. Opening hours for shops in Coal Drops Yard are Monday to Saturday, 11 am - 7 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm.
We're also home to much-loved national brands such as Seasalt, White Stuff, Crew Clothing, Mountain Warehouse, Greggs, Costa, Caffè Nero, Next and Pets at Home. Why not make a day of it and grab something delicious to eat?
Hexham town centre is steeped in history and has many quaint side streets with interesting, quirky shops and galleries hidden away behind every corner to explore. Taking your time and wandering the picturesque streets offers a relaxed shopping experience you don't find in many places these days.
Hexham is a the largest town in West Northumberland situated on the A69 main Newcastle to Carlisle road 20 miles west of Newcastle standing on the banks of the river Tyne. It is a very ancient ecclesiastical parish in its own right.
There are 14 Hexham beaches to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! All the beaches we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.
The leather industry grew through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, becoming renowned for its gloves known as the Hexham tans. Some of the leather-working remains can be seen in the Cockshaw area of the town today.
WH Smith's name will be erased across high streets after the 233-year-old company sold part of its business to the owner of Hobbycraft. The £76m deal will see its 480 high street stores rebrand as TGJones, under the ownership of Modella Capital, which won the final stage of the auction process.
Then in 2020, its owner, Sir Philip Green's Arcadia group, collapsed. All of Topshop's physical stores shut soon after. But Topshop is now launching a major comeback. Standalone stores are returning to the High Street, Michelle Wilson, managing director of Topshop and Topman, confirmed to BBC News.
Large out-of-town shopping centres allow consumers to: visit several shops under one roof. have protection from the wind and rain. park, more often than not, for free which is a bonus for the UK consumer who enjoys the flexibility a car brings.
The area between the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht contains an intimate shopping area known as 'De Negen Straatjes' (The Nine Streets). These picturesque streets connecting the canals are filled with one-of-a-kind boutiques, stylish cafés and galleries.
Harrods. This is undoubtedly the world's most famous upmarket department store and there is little wonder why. With over 300 departments, it offers a wide range of products and services that go from bargains to luxury products.
'Young warrior's homestead/village' or perhaps the OE element used as a personal name, 'Hagustald's homestead/village'. The modern name is derived from the Northumbrian dialectical by-form hehstald and also shows influence of the feminine personal name, Hextild.
Robbs, which opened its first shop in Hexham in 1818, had moved to its current location in 1928. At its peak, the store was so popular that another outlet was established at Alemouth Road, which began trading as Tynedale Park in 1989.
