Whilst some racing had taken place on the grounds that house Hexham Racecourse today as early as 1793, it was not until 1890 when local businessman Charles Henderson started creating the racecourse and eventually bought the land in 1907.

It was the same year that had the first running of Hexham's biggest race, the Heart of all England Cup.

[6][7] Hexham Racecourse hosts fixtures between March and June, and September to December.

No race days take place in January or February due its northerly location.

[8][9] Hosting only National Hunt races, Hexham is a left handed course with undulations and a notably steep climb from the end of the back straight to the finish line.