Hotels in Whickham, Newcastle

Located four miles from the city of Newcastle, the small town of Whickham offers visitors an ideal location from which to explore northern England's three national parks. Set along the River Tyne, the picturesque town is well-suited for leisurely strolls and outdoor photography. The EU's largest shopping center, the MetroCentre, is just a few minutes from the center of Whickham.

Newcastle Marriott Hotel MetroCentre

Conveniently located near the A1M and the MetroCentre mall, and less than a mile from central Whickham, the Newcastle Marriott Hotel MetroCentre offers 150 guest rooms including three special themed rooms. All rooms come with flat-screen televisions, trouser press, coffee maker and high-speed Internet access. Recreation facilities include an indoor swimming pool, an indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, and full-body spa services. The on-site restaurant serves international breakfast and dinner dishes. Northumberland National Park is less than an hour away.

Newcastle Marriott Hotel MetroCentre
MetroCentre
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear
NE11 9XF
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 191 493 2233
marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/nclgh-newcastle-marriott-hotel-metrocentre/

The Gibside Hotel

The Gibside Hotel is located at the center of Whickham within minutes of the A1M. The hotel offers three room types and an apartment. All come with amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, hair dryers, coffee makers and trouser press. The restaurant, bar and lounge serves meals throughout the day and has an extensive wine and international beer list. North York Moors National Park is about a 65-minute drive from the hotel.

The Gibside Hotel
Front St.
Whickham
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16 4JG
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 191 488 9292
gibside-hotel.co.uk

A1 Summerville Guest House

Offering rooms in the heart of Whickham, the A1 Summerville Guest House is a family-run bed and breakfast with three room types. Single, twin and double rooms come with standard amenities like complimentary wireless Internet access, coffee makers and television. Meals include heart-healthy and vegetarian options. Many local restaurants and pubs are reachable by foot. Yorkshire Dales National Park is one hour away.

A1 Summerville Guest House
33 Orchard Rd.
Whickham
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE16 4TG
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 191 488 3388‎
a1summerville.co.uk

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Article Written By Patrick M. Lind

Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.

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