Whickham Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
St. James' Park
Attend an intense soccer game at one of the United Kingdom’s largest and oldest stadiums. See it perched on a hill in the city center.
Quayside
Cross a futuristic tilting bridge, peruse artistic centers and relax with a drink in this modern part of the city.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
Enjoy artisanal ice cream between acts at a show in the stylish setting of one of England’s most glamorous and acclaimed theaters.
Sage Gateshead
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
Marvel at the impressive architectural feat of the tilting of this curved bridge and its tall arch allowing boats to pass.
Northumbria University
The gleaming silver campus in central Newcastle is one of the U.K.’s newest universities. Its students have voted the city the country’s best for students.
Things to do
3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles
Private Newcastle Pub Tour
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
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Other neighbourhoods around Whickham
Swalwell
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Swalwell, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Intu and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.
Winlaton Mill
If you're spending some time in Winlaton Mill, Derwenthaugh Country Park and Derwent Walk Country Park are top sights worth seeing.
Elswick
While there might not be top attractions in Elswick, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Utilita Arena Newcastle and O2 Academy Newcastle.
Team Valley
Team Valley might not have many top sights, but Saltwell Park and Angel of the North are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fenham
Fenham is well liked for its restaurants and parks. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Leazes Park and St. James' Park are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Lemington
Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Intu and Kingston Park Stadium.
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- Bowes Museum
- St. James' Park
- Quayside
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Durham University
- University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Port Of Tyne
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal
- Utilita Arena Newcastle
- Durham Cathedral
- Sage Gateshead
- Newcastle Racecourse
- Gateshead Millennium Bridge
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- Durham Castle
- Northumbria University
- Castle Keep
- Tyne Bridge
- Sunderland Empire
- Angel of the North
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- North Pennines
- Kingston Park Stadium
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