Science Fiction Exhibition

The Science Fiction Exhibition in Hexham is a small but genuinely engaging collection that punches above its weight. You'll find film props, costumes, and memorabilia spanning decades of sci-fi cinema and television - the kind of stuff that makes you realise how much of your childhood involved these stories.

It works best for serious fans rather than casual browsers. Someone who can spend an hour unpacking the detail in a Dalek replica or recognising the craftsmanship in a vintage spacesuit will get proper value here. Kids who are already into sci-fi will find it fascinating; younger ones might lose interest fairly quickly.

Hexham itself is a solid market town with Roman history and a working market square, so you're not stuck for other things to do. The nearby glamping spots - Panoramic Pods and Langley Dam - are both strong options if you're making a weekend of it. The pods especially live up to their name with the views across Northumberland.

I'd allocate an hour to ninety minutes here depending on how deep you want to go. The exhibition doesn't require advance planning, though it's worth checking opening times before you visit. Admission is modest. It's not a grand museum experience, but it's unpretentious and run by people who actually care about the subject matter. If sci-fi is your thing, it's worth the detour while you're in the area.