• The Newcastle Tyne Bridge is one of the sites that draws tourists to Whickham.tyne bridge newcastle gatehead image by Studio Pookini from Fotolia.com
  
  Whickham is a village in Newcastle that's filled with a variety of gift shops and boutiques. It's also home to the Metrocenter, the largest indoor shopping mall in Europe and a major tourist attraction. There are many different restaurants and local pubs, including the Quayside, located in the center of the village, the hub of Whickham's nightlife. With a beautiful park nearby and easy access to the region's main commercial centers, such as Durham and Gateshead, there are many inviting hotels to cater to visitors and tourists during their visits.
  
  

The Gibside Hotel

• The Gibside Hotel, located in the center of the village of Whickham, sits only five minutes from gift shops and across the road from the Metrocenter. There are several different room types for short-term stays, all of which include Internet access, TV, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, and a hospitality tray with tea and coffee. Basic rates begin at approximately $122 U.S. (as of September, 2010). There is also a large three-bedroom apartment in the hotel for family visits or long-term visitors; it begins at approximately $182 U.S. base price. Paco's Restaurant and Lounge offers a high standard of cuisine and an extensive list of wines from around the world, as well as international beers. There is abundant parking in the rear of the hotel, as well as an underground parking lot.
  
  The Gibside Hotel
  
  Front St.
  
  Whickham, Newcastle
  
  NE16 5JG 488 9292
  
  +44 0 191-488-9292
  
  www.gibside-hotel.co.uk/
  
  

East Byermoor Guest House Hotel

• This small hotel is a 17th-century stone farmhouse situated on one and a half acres of landscaped gardens and meadowlands. This high-quality guest house is set in the center of Whickham and close to the Metrocenter, the Gibside Hotel, and the Beamish Open Air Museum. There are three double rooms and two twin rooms, all non-smoking, ranging from $71 U.S. for weekday single occupancy to $118 U.S. weekday with double occupancy (as of September, 2010). All the rooms feature en-suites that include hairdryers, and come with a flat-screen TV, clock radio, and coffee and tea making facilities with complimentary refreshments. Some suites include showers in the bathrooms and Internet access in the main suite. Hotel features include beauty/spa facilities, restaurant, tea room, lounge, bar, and BBQ picnic area; dry-cleaning services are also available.
  
  East Byermoor Guest House
  
  Fellside Rd.
  
  Whickham, Newcastle
  
  United Kingdom
  
  NE16 5BD
  
  +44 0 1207-272687
  
  www.eastbyermoor.co.uk/
  
  

A1 Summerside Guest House Hotel

• This is a small family-run hotel located in the heart of Whickham and close to all shopping amenities, with easy access to Gateshead and surrounding areas. It offers standard single, double, and twin size rooms, as well as suites with en-suites. All rooms feature TV, telephone, and coffee and tea making facilities, and all guests receive a complimentary home-made breakfast. There is a lounge with free Internet access and a color digital TV, and within walking distance are several different restaurants and pubs, plus shopping. The hotel provides free parking. Base rates begin at approximately $95 U.S. for single rooms (as of September, 2010).
  
  A1 Summerside Guest House Hotel
  
  33 Orchard Rd.
  
  Whickham, Newcastle
  
  NE16 4TG
  
  +44 0 191-4883388
  
  www.a1summerville.co.uk/