ARE YOU looking for something to do this weekend in Hexham? Well, Tripadvisor has listed five of the best things to do based on reviews this year.

1. Hexham Racecourse

Hexham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Northumberland (UK), where a warm and friendly welcome always awaits you. Hexham Racecourse takes full advantage of a natural amphitheatre of sloping grass below the stands to provide superb viewing of racing as well as the magnificent surrounding countryside

MikeA15 from Saffron Walden said:"Very enjoyable first visit to scenic, welcoming Hexham. Everything is close at hand.

"A paddock ticket is all you need at £12. A mixture of well-known and not so well known trainers and jockeys. Excellent viewing of the action happening below you."

2. Wentworth Leisure Centre

Wentworth Leisure Centre is a great indoor activity option for Hexham. It offers two swimming pools, a ten-pin bowling alley, a well-equipped gym and lots of exercise classes.

GeordieGannet said: "Took kids to the soft play. As usual, it was clean and the staff were polite and friendly. The revamp was a bit smaller than expected but it’s solid and the kids are happy with it which is all that matters to be fair."

3. Allout Adventures

North East Outdoor Activity Company near Hexham in Northumberland. Providing outdoor activities for adults and children from age 6 plus.

Lorna-Jane B from Glasgow said: "Had the most fantastic few hours doing Clay Pigeon Shooting and then Quad-Biking. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor in Iain and the team at Allout Adventures were lovely and friendly.

"Would definitely recommend!"

4. The Forum Cinema Hexham

The Forum Cinema is a vibrant independent, commercial cinema and hub for film in Hexham and the Tyne Valley.

One reviewer said: "Lovely Art Deco Cinema features retained. Nostalgic because I visited it when it was a cinema.

"The three of us had a great meal with attentive staff, Down from Scotland so it was different to get cod and chips but as usual with Wetherspoons, the fish was delicious and such good value. Things were so good we returned the next morning for breakfast and were not disappointed."

5.Project Escape Hexham

Project Escape Hexham is Hexham's first Escape Room experience. Located on Hallstile Bank in the centre of the town named the happiest place to live in the UK.

Simon C took on 'The Attic'.

He said: "Wow... This was my first escape room (M50) but my kids had done one before (M17 & F13).

"I only had a vague idea of what to expect and I think that's the best way to go into it.

"We did The Attic and it was fantastic.

"Quite challenging and we needed a few clues, but completed it with just over two minutes to spare.

"Absolutely brilliant experience, and we'll definitely be back."