England's oldest purpose-built prison is one of five North East museums awarded with an arts grant to transform its exhibition spaces. Dating back to the 14th century, Hexham Old Gaol was ...

an array of independent shops and Hexham Old Gaol - reputed to be England's earliest purpose-built prison. The town is a tourist gateway to Hadrian's Wall and Hexham Abbey, with its1,300-year-old ...

an array of independent shops and Hexham Old Gaol – reputed to be England's earliest purpose-built prison. The town is also a tourist gateway to Hadrian's Wall and Hexham Abbey, with its 1,300 ...

You can’t miss the Market Place in Hexham – it’s surrounded by historic buildings, including the Moot Hall and the Old Gaol.

It was the usual Scottish/English argy-bargy in 1330 that led the Archbishop of York, the Lord of Hexhamshire at the time, to order Hexham Old Gaol to be built. A museum (museumsnorthumberland ...

Hallbank House is a luxury bed and breakfast in the Northumberland market town, and is just yards away from Hexham’s famous old gaol and its picturesque abbey. Currently on sale through Rook ...

The blog also recommended a trip to the Old Gaol for fans of the spookier side of history. Built in 1333, Hexham Old Gaol was used to keep inmates for nearly 500 years, with prisoners needing to ...

a thriving arts scene and historic buildings including Hexham Abbey and Hexham Old Gaol, with average property prices of £254,237 – £20,000 more than the national average. Amenities such as ...

The blog also suggests a visit to the Old Gaol for those interested in the more eerie aspects of history. Constructed in 1333 ...

As more Brits are opting for staycations, travel blog The Crazy Tourist has spotlighted a hidden gem that's off the beaten tourist track. Hexham, a quaint market town in Northumberland, located ...