Whickham lies 3 miles west of Gateshead
Whickham is situated in the North East Of England, about 3 miles west of Gateshead, lying to the south of the River Tyne, close to Newcastle upon Tyne. The nearby A1 affords easy access to Scotland and the Borders and to the south of England, and the A695 to Hexham and the Lake District. The beautiful Northumbrian coast is only about 15 miles away.
Several major attractions are in the vicinity of this small rural town:
The Metro Centre - Europe's largest shopping mall complex. Enjoy some retail therapy!!
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North of England's Open Air Museum |
The Derwent Walk from Swalwell to Blackhill - around 10 miles long. |
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The largest man made arch in Europe and busiest vehicular river crossing in England. Click on 'Tyne Bridge' to view webcam. |
The largest man made sculpture in the United Kingdom |
Mausoleum of the Bowes family, 18th Century Park and Pleasure Ground |
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The worlds oldest existing railway |
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Angel Guest House and Antiques Ideally situated for visiting local attractions. |
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Music Centre - Gateshead Quays
under construction |
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