Moment In Time Gallery

The Moment In Time Gallery sits quietly in Hexham, a town that doesn't shout about its attractions but has plenty worth finding if you look properly. It's a small contemporary space that takes photography and visual art seriously, rotating exhibitions that tend to focus on local and regional work rather than chasing big names. You'll spend anything from twenty minutes to an hour here depending on what's on and how much you want to sit with the pieces.

This is the sort of place that appeals to people who actually care about what they're looking at. If you're dragging reluctant kids along, you might find yourself doing loops around the same room while they check their phones. But for adults interested in photography, contemporary practice, or just what local artists are doing right now, it's worth a proper visit.

Hexham itself is worth half a day at minimum - the abbey is genuinely impressive, and there are decent pubs and cafes around the market square. If you're staying at Demesne Farm Campsite or Bellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, both within walking distance, you could easily combine a gallery visit with exploring the town centre. The gallery sits well alongside a broader Hexham itinerary rather than being a destination in itself.

I'd recommend checking opening hours before you head over, as smaller galleries like this sometimes keep odd schedules or close for changeovers between exhibitions. Ring ahead and you'll know exactly what you're getting.