Whickham is a town four miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne in north east England. The name is an Anglo-Saxon term meaning ‘estate with a quickset hedge’ but the town is not mentioned until after the Norman Conquest, when in the Boldon Book, compiled for the Bishop of Durham in 1183, it is referred to as ‘Quykham’ and for which the Bishop charged each of the 35 tenants 16 shillings in rent for an ox gang of land (around 15 acres). Agriculture played an important role in Whickham’s history but it was overshadowed when coal was found to be available close to the surface, and easily mined. Used for centuries for domestic fuel it became more widespread in the fourteenth century. The Bishop of Durham granted a lease of the coalmines in 1356 thus forming the industry that would dominate the area until 1964. In the 16th century, national demand was high so wealthy merchants and landowners bought up land to maximize production to the loss of local villages whose crops were ruined by the wagons carrying the coal to the river which later spurned the railways causing further loss of land. Their legacy of large houses and extravagant lifestyle is visible to this day but since the last pit closures, the area has largely recovered and is once again rural and peaceful.
Classes
Dentist
Mr D S Somal & Associates
Mr I F Davidson & Associates
Village Dental Practice
Whickham Dental Practice
Doctor
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Pub and Bar
Bay Horse
Bridle Path
Poacher Pocket
Rose & Crown
The Coachman
Woodmans Arms
Restaurant
Jamdani Indian Restaurant
New Sun Wah
Sonny’s Locale
Varanda
School
Fellside Primary School
Front Street Primary School
Solicitor
Davies Bell & Reed Solicitors
Thomas Magney & Co
Taxi
Craigs Taxis
Gateshead Central Taxis
Vet
Sheriffs Highway Veterinary Practice
Shops
River Swale (Newcastle)
Orchid Fashion & Beauty Salon
Places to Stay near Whickham
Gibside (0.13 miles)
Ideally situated for business or leisure. Five minutes from the A1M and MetroCentre at Gateshead - easy access to Newcastle City Centre. Historic Village location. Extensive car / coach parking facilities. 'Paco's' Restaurant offers A ... More | visit websiteSummerville Guest House (0.26 miles)
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Express by Holiday Inn - Newcastle Metro Centre (0.68 miles)
Conveniently located off the A1 at the Metro Centre, this hotel is 10 minutes from Newcastle city centre. It is walking distance from 3 restaurants and public transport. The Express by Holiday ... More
Rowers Hotel (1.29 miles)
The Rowers' decor is nautical and oak panelling throughout the hotel adds a warm touch. A cosy cocktail lounge is the perfect venue for or a quiet drink. Recent refurbishment's have ... More
Royal Hotel (1.43 miles)
Situated between the Newcastle/Gateshead Quayside and the Metrocentre and just off the A1. The Royal Hotel is a convenient and amicable place to stay. With friendly staff and excellent food ... More
Bluebird Hotel (1.85 miles)
Bluebird Hotel offers rooms suitable to your needs at the cheapest rates in town. Our objective is to provide a comfortable stay to you at budget prices so that you ... More
Roselodge House (1.85 miles)
East Byermoor Guest House (1.87 miles)
Countryside Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne. Make yourself at home... and we will try to make you feel at home. By being flexible and accommodating, we aim to make your stay ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Newcastle South (1.92 miles)
Premier Inn Newcastle (Team Valley) (2.07 miles)
Just off the A1. For shops and local amenities the MetroCentre is only 1 mile away or it's 2.5 miles to Newcastle city centre. Local attractions include Quayside nightlife, the Sage, the Baltic and Metro ... More | visit website
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