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Hexham Scavenger Hunt: Abbey to Old Gaol: The Hexham Stone & Story Quest

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Get ready for a Hexham scavenger hunt adventure through the vibrant Market Town of Hexham! Explore downtown, solve riddles, complete missions, and tackle interactive challenges as you stroll the city center. Experience teamwork and sightseeing like never before on this fun walking tour!

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Hexham. This top rated Hexham Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.50 miles and has 8 stops.

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Abbey to Old Gaol: The Hexham Stone & Story Quest
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Activity Info: Abbey to Old Gaol: The Hexham Stone & Story Quest

Hexham is a Tyne Valley Gem known for it's bustling market square, historic landmarks, and as the Gateway to Hadrian’s Wall. The city center bursts with Northumberland charm and centuries-old stories at every turn. Your adventure starts in Hexham Downtown, where you will discover icons like the Statue to Colonel Benson, Cenotaph, Northumberland Fusiliers Memorial Gateway, The Moot Hall and more. Solve clues, snap photos, and uncover quirky facts along The Shambles Market Street. Whether you are a local or visiting Tynedale Heartland for the first time, this hunt offers new ways to experience familiar sights or hidden gems. It is perfect for friends seeking fun or families wanting an unforgettable day out!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Statue to Colonel Benson

Uncover quirky clues in Hexham Abbey Town as you stroll past historic buildings and local art. This scavenger hunt adventure is packed with fun facts, photo challenges, and teamwork missions in the Tyne Valley Gem.

Cenotaph

Solve puzzles near the River Tyne Riverside Town and discover why locals call it the Northumberland Market Hub. Expect lots of fun, teamwork, and missions that reveal the area’s unique architecture and history.

Northumberland Fusiliers Memorial Gateway

Navigate The Shambles Market Street where every step brings new riddles and hidden gems. This scavenger hunt adventure blends local trivia with outdoor activity for a memorable day in Hexham Downtown.

St Wilfrid Gateway

Explore scenic corners of Gateway to Hadrian’s Wall during your scavenger hunt adventure. Find clues among historic sites and enjoy teamwork-driven missions that highlight the town’s vibrant atmosphere.

Hexham Abbey

Wander through Tynedale Heartland solving riddles about it's past. Each clue reveals more about this neighborhood’s role as a Border Reivers Country landmark—expect surprises only locals know!

Hexham Market Place and Market Cross

Crack codes near The Sele Park Town as you take on missions designed for maximum fun. This scavenger hunt adventure highlights scenic paths, local trivia, and engaging teamwork challenges.

The Moot Hall

Test your puzzle-solving skills along the River Tyne Riverside Town. Enjoy lots of fun as you uncover hidden gems and tackle unique photo challenges inspired by Hexham’s vibrant culture.

Hexham Old Gaol

Journey through Border Reivers Country where each mission uncovers pieces of Hexham’s storied past. This scavenger hunt adventure offers outdoor excitement for teams seeking new experiences.

How the Hexham Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and gather your crew! With just our app and some free time in Hexham Downtown, you will dive into a self-guided walking tour packed with riddles and photo challenges. Solve missions together as you explore city center highlights, earn points on the leaderboard, and discover secrets around every corner—simple to start and so much fun!

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Abbey to Old Gaol: The Hexham Stone & Story Quest

More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Hexham, England

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.8 KM (0.5 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Abbey to Old Gaol: The Hexham Stone & Story Quest

The Hexham scavaHunt is made for birthdays, bachelorette parties, dates or any group outing downtown! Whether it is family bonding or weekend adventures with friends in the city center—there is something for everyone. Customize your team roles or challenge types for extra fun. Teamwork shines as you tackle unique missions across iconic sites like The Moot Hall or Market Cross—making memories has never been easier.

Earn The Hexham Scavenger Hunt High Score

Craving competition? On the Hexham Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate receives lively challenges at spots like Hexham Old Gaol and St Wilfrid Gateway. Work together to crack riddles at The Sele Park Town or snap creative photos at Market Place—all while climbing the local leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2475
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2372
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2122

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Reviews for Hexham Scavenger Hunt: Abbey to Old Gaol: The Hexham Stone & Story Quest

5 star reviews

As a visitor, I found this one of the best things to do in Old Hall Village. The Let's Roam app made every challenge around Market Place and Colonel Benson statue so much fun.

Ellis Keating

5 star reviews

If you want a true historic walking tour of Downtown, this is it. My favorite stops were Cenotaph and Hexham Old Gaol. Such a unique way to explore all things local.

Graham Bailey

5 star reviews

Loved being outdoors for this adventure around old town. The scavenger hunt led us to amazing gems like Market Cross and the Northumberland Fusiliers Memorial Gateway.

Sophie Linton

5 star reviews

Hexy Town proved to be the perfect backdrop for a fun date day. The hunt took us past St Wilfrid Gateway and through iconic Downtown landmarks like Hexham Abbey.

Caroline Radley

5 star reviews

Took the Hexham Scavenger Hunt with my family and everyone was hooked on the clues and riddles. Exploring Market Place and the Moot Hall in Downtown Hexy was a blast.

Lewis Harrison

5 star reviews

I am so glad we did this Hexham scavenger hunt. The Let's Roam app made exploring historic landmarks around Market Place feel like a true treasure hunt through Heart of Hexy City.

Matilda Ashworth

5 star reviews

Loved that the hunt took us outside to spots like Northumberland Fusiliers Memorial Gateway and the Moot Hall. It is a fantastic outdoor activity right in lively Downtown.

Theo Redfern

5 star reviews

This Downtown adventure was one of my favorite things to do in Hexy City. We discovered brilliant points of interest like St Wilfrid Gateway on this walking tour with Let's Roam.

Imogen Foster

5 star reviews

Tried the Hexham Scavenger Hunt for a date in Abbeyside and it was such a great idea. The mix of riddles near Market Cross and creative missions made for an unforgettable walk.

Callum Hewitt

5 star reviews

Took the Hexham Scavenger Hunt with family and explored Abbey Town like never before. Kids loved solving clues at the Cenotaph and Old Gaol. So fun and family friendly.

Eloise Manning

5 star reviews

As a tourist, I found Let us Roam's scavenger hunt to be an amazing way to uncover hidden gems across Hex City, especially seeing Cenotaph and all those historic points of interest.

Jasper Milton

5 star reviews

This was such a great thing to do in the Abbey Quarter. Loved every puzzle at spots like Hexham Old Gaol and enjoyed discovering plaques around Market Cross.

Violet Hadley

5 star reviews

The Hex went wild with this walking tour. We visited Northumberland Fusiliers Memorial Gateway and St Wilfrid Gateway while tackling fun riddles with friends.

Elias Carter

5 star reviews

Took my partner for a date on the Hexham Scavenger Hunt around Downtown. Solving clues near the Moot Hall and Benson statue made it unforgettable and romantic.

Lydia Pritchard

5 star reviews

My family loved exploring Hexham on the Scavenger Hunt. The Abbey and Market Place were highlights, and it was the perfect outdoor activity in the heart of Old Town.

Rowan Gates

5 star reviews

As visitors, we found Let's Roam made it easy to explore downtown Abbey Town. Seeing the Northumberland Fusiliers Gateway on this treasure hunt was unforgettable fun.

Clara Harrison

5 star reviews

Hexy City Center has never felt so lively. The scavenger hunt took us to places like Market Cross and Colonel Benson statue that I never noticed before. Great thing to do!

Jasper Griffin

5 star reviews

If you want an outdoor activity in Hexy central this hunt is unbeatable. We discovered hidden gems like Cenotaph and enjoyed each walking tour challenge together.

Lydia Fraser

5 star reviews

Took my partner on the Hexham Scavenger Hunt in downtown Hexy and we loved solving puzzles near St Wilfrid Gateway and Moot Hall. Perfect fun date idea.

Mason Brooks

5 star reviews

Exploring the Abbey Town with Hexham Scavenger Hunt was a highlight for my family. The clues led us past the Old Gaol to Market Place and everyone had a blast.

Sadie Turner

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