Whickham Travel Guide
Tourist 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.
The Glasshouse
This riverside concert hall of futuristic design is among Europe’s leading venues. Enjoy its spectacular acoustics, divine auditoriums and international acts.
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.
University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne during your trip to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Activities
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
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The Gibside Hotel
Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Good hotel, walking distance to the metro centre. Comfortable and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Great location, but no security as anyone could enter the lobby and accommodation floors via unsecured lifts.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Maldron Hotel Newcastle
All staff helpful and kind
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Malmaison Newcastle
Lovely stay - good position in the city
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Great stay, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
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, Metrocentre and Utilita Arena Newcastle are just a few notable stops.
Sunniside
While Sunniside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tanfield Railway and Metrocentre.
Elswick
If you're spending some time in Elswick, Utilita Arena Newcastle and Elswick Community Leisure Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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, St. James' Park and Chinatown are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Grainger Market and Bigg Market.
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- Visit Allensford
- Visit Berwick Hill
- Bigg Market
- Visit Birtley
- Visit Blaydon on Tyne
- Visit Burnopfield
- Castle Keep
- Central Arcade
- Chinatown
- Visit Chopwell
- Eldon Square Shopping Centre
- Visit Gateshead
- Grey's Monument
- Visit Heddon-on-the-Wall
- Visit Hedley on the Hill
- Visit Houghton le Spring
- Visit Kibblesworth
- Visit Langley Park
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne Discovery Museum
- Visit Fenham
- Visit Gosforth
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- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne St. Nicholas' Cathedral
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- Visit Winlaton Mill
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- Visit North Shields
- Visit Rowlands Gill
- Visit Ryton
- Saltwell Park
- Visit Seaton Burn
- Visit Shiremoor
- Visit Shotley Bridge
- Visit South Shields
- St. James' Park
- System
- The Gate
- Tyne Bridge
- Visit Wallsend
- Visit Wylam
