Queen's Hall Arts (QHA) is the charitable company that manages the venue, Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham and provides an art service to a large part of rural Northumberland. The Queen’s Hall is a magnificent early Victorian building which faces Hexham Abbey (dating from 674AD). From its christening as an arts centre in 1983 until the hand over to the charitable organisation, Queens Hall Arts in 2001, the building was under local authority control. Queen’s Hall Arts Centre boasts a 350-seat theatre and two galleries all managed by Queens Hall Arts. QHAC has established itself as a strong base for an extensive range of artistic activity, attracting the best international and national artists from music, drama, dance and national touring comedy to non professional shows put on by local community groups. In addition to programming within the building, QHA delivers an extensive outreach service bringing workshops and performances to communities throughout Northumberland. Box Office opening hours are 10.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday plus one hour prior to a performance. Queen's Hall is also home to Hexham Library, Hexham Book Festival, Arts&Heritage, Hexham Community Partnership and Hexham Tourist Information Centre. QHA receives regular financial support from Northumberland County Council and Arts Council England.