Swap the chocolates and roses for tales of punishment, pestilence and death on our Gruesome Tour of Hexham.
This one-hour walking tour delves into the town’s grim history, where public punishments were a form of weekend entertainment, disease was rife, and survival was never guaranteed.
Surprise your date, partner, or long-suffering friend with an alternative Valentine’s treat.
Led by an experienced storytelling guide, you’ll explore Hexham’s past through grim true stories guaranteed to make you wince, squirm, and laugh in equal measure.