Whickham Travel Guide
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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.
Castle Keep
Visit the tower from which the city takes its name to hear wicked tales of frightening ghouls and life in the dungeon.
Top hotels in Whickham
The Gibside Hotel
Warm welcome, room was excellent. The bar was well stocked. We did not book an evenimg meal, we did have breakfast which was well presented, cooked to order and the waitress was brilliant. We were attending an evemt which was brilliant
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Royal Station Hotel
Good central location and friendly, helpful staff. A large Victorian building that is probably very expensive to maintain in good condition. My standard room was clean but needed a refresh, especially the moth-eaten carpet. The moths were visible.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
2 visits 2 different treatments first was great second time completely confusing couldn’t provide the same treatment on our second visit.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The County Hotel, Newcastle
Lovely centrally located hotel. Rooms nice,clean & well maintained. Staff lovely too
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
Staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. Lovely building - a little wear and tare but a large property to maintain! But overall, very atmospheric and I would definitely go back there to stay Fantastic food both breakfast and evening meals
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Dakota Newcastle
Immaculately presented. Very friendly staff from check in , concierge and bar staff I was made to feel welcomed. The room, again very well presented, clean and of a decent size. A very enjoyable stay.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whickham
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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Grainger Town
While visiting Grainger Town, you might make a stop by sights like Central Arcade and Bigg Market.
Lemington
Though Lemington may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newburn Leisure Centre and Tyne Green Country Park.
Newcastle City Center
Northumberland Street and Grey's Monument are top sights in Newcastle City Center, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Monument Station or Haymarket Station to see more sights in the area.
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