Welcome
Hexham’s links with its two twin towns, Metzingen and Noyon, have been established for over thirty years and are still going strong.
The only language you need to join us is that of international friendship - come and be part of town twinning!
Our Aims
To promote and foster international friendship and understanding/ To encourage visits by individuals and groups to and from our twin towns, especially by young people/ To broaden mutual understanding of cultural, recreational, educational and commercial activities in our partnership/ To organise supporting social and fundraising activities. You may download the membership form here.
Town Twinning Visits in 2026
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The trip enabled us to spend a weekend immersed in the French language and culture whilst also making friends for life. It was all such a positive experience for us all and an amazing opportunity. Not only has it benefited our studies, but it has also brought our class closer.
Conversation Sessions
We run regular, face-to-face 
German, 
French and 
Spanish conversation groups in Hexham.
We also maintain regular contact with our friends in Metzingen through German Zoom meetings.
NEW Bonsoir Hexham! For any level of spoken French, come along and join us, Tuesdays fortnightly in The County Hotel, Priestpopple, Hexham, at 7pm. Buy a drink and join us in the the residents' lounge on the left as you enter from the street.