County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Whickham

Whickham is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom, home to about 16,625 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Washing Wells Roman Fort (2 km), Site of Kings Meadow Island (3 km) and Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve (3 km).

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Whickham, County Durham
Whickham, County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Whickham at a glance

Location
County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom
Population
about 16,625
Coordinates
54.9456° N, 1.6764° W
Places within 50 km
123 (123 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Whickham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Whickham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Whickham

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Whickham. The closest is Washing Wells Roman Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Whickham

54 churches within 100 km of Whickham. The closest is St Michael's Church (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Whickham

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Whickham. The closest is Ouseburn Farm (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ouseburn Farm · viewpoint · County Durham · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Jesmond Dene · viewpoint · County Durham · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Currock Hill · viewpoint · County Durham · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Tunstall Hills · viewpoint · County Durham · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Hise Hope · viewpoint · County Durham · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Weardale Railway · viewpoint · County Durham · ~38 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Whickham

19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Whickham. The closest is Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Whickham

17 museums within 100 km of Whickham. The closest is Shipley Art Gallery (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Whickham

17 parks within 100 km of Whickham. The closest is Leazes Park (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Whickham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Whickham
  2. 2 km Washing Wells Roman Fort · fort, County Durham
  3. 2 km Ravensworth Castle · heritage site, County Durham
  4. 5 km Site of Kings Meadow Island · island, County Durham
  5. 1 km St Michael's Church · church, County Durham
  6. 2 km Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve · nature spot, County Durham
  7. 3 km Back to Whickham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Whickham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage41121Washing Wells Roman Fort (2 km)
    Churches3054St Michael's Church (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints637Ouseburn Farm (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1519Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve (3 km)
    Museums1017Shipley Art Gallery (6 km)
    Parks917Leazes Park (6 km)
    Beaches & coast713St Hilda's Church (20 km)
    Treks26Weardale Way (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Nasir Mosque (51 km)
    Waterfalls02High Force Waterfall (58 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Cow Green Reservoir (64 km)
    Temples11Temple Memorial Park (21 km)
    Buddhist sites11Aruna Ratanagiri (29 km)
    Caves11Fairy Holes Cave SSSI (47 km)
    Other attractions01Rokeby Park (61 km)

    Whickham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Whickham?

    Washing Wells Roman Fort (fort, about 2 km), Site of Kings Meadow Island (island, about 3 km), Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 3 km), St Michael's Church (church, about 4 km), Ravensworth Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), St Paul's Church (church, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Whickham?

    123 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Whickham?

    Washing Wells Roman Fort, about 2 km by road; Site of Kings Meadow Island (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Whickham?

    St Michael's Church, about 4 km by road; St Paul's Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Whickham?

    Ouseburn Farm, about 8 km by road; Jesmond Dene (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Whickham?

    Start in Whickham, visit Washing Wells Roman Fort, then Ravensworth Castle, then Site of Kings Meadow Island, then St Michael's Church, then Benwell Nature Park - Local Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Whickham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Whickham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Whickham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Whickham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.