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3About Whickham
Whickham perches on high ground south of Newcastle, connected via the A692 to the A1 Western Bypass for long-distance routes and the B6317 for quick city access. This former pit village turned commuter town offers excellent transport links, with Newcastle Airport 15 miles away and over 350 EV charging points nearby. The medieval Front Street still follows the ancient packhorse route once used to transport coal to the Tyne.
Where is Whickham on the map?
Whickham is in England, at 54.946, -1.676 - about 9 km east of Barlow, Gateshead.
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EV Chargers in Whickham
- Wellington St, Newcastle upon Tyne175 kW
- Benton Ale House, Newcastle Upon Tyne75 kW
- 117 Great North Road, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
- 2 Hillhead Parkway, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
- Callerton Lane, Newcastle upon Tyne50 kW
Data source: OpenChargeMap
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2Race a karting track in Whickham
Race a karting track generated from the real streets of Whickham.
The Dunston DriftHardPlay a pub crawl round in Whickham
Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Whickham. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
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What is the closest airport to Whickham?
The closest airport to Whickham is Newcastle International Airport, 19 km (about 34 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.