Whickham
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Village in England
Whickham is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East England, within the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead. The village is on high ground overlooking the River Tyne and 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,652
- Coordinates
- 54.946, -1.676
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Whickham
Whickham sits in England, United Kingdom and reads as a compact town. The population is roughly 16,652. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for adventure.
Things to do in Whickham
Adventure in Whickham
(1)Whickham's adventure entries include Climbing. All of it is drawn from Whickham's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Whickham
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach England first, then drive or cycle into Whickham. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Whickham that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whickham known for?
- Whickham is mainly a destination for adventure, set in England, United Kingdom with around 16,652 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Whickham?
- You can plan around Climbing in Whickham. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Whickham?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Whickham located?
- Administratively, Whickham sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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