Ever wondered if Whickham (the one near Newcastle) is worth a visit? We Say Yes and here are some the reasons to stop by. Whickham lies within the Newcastle borough of Gateshead. About 17,000 people call this town their home. It is the perfect commuter area, close enough to the city to travel to, and…
Is it worth killing time in Killingworth? We bet nobody has ever made that joke before… Killingworth is best known as one of the 1960’s rounds of New Towns. The New Town sprung up around what had been Killingworth Village since the early days. The village was all but consumed by the influx of new…
Jarrow is a northern town famous for shipbuilding. Our present-day guide will give you a reason to visit. Welcome to another Five Minutes Spare travel guide to Great British towns and cities. Today we will cover the northern town of Jarrow, famous for both ironworks, shipbuilding, and marching on London when wages got ridiculous in…
The best time to visit Houghton is in October when the famous Houghton Feast runs. The town has honoured the festival since the 1100s. The charming Tyne & Wear town of Houghton-le-Spring can be found just east of Sunderland and offers a more relaxing alternative for the day tripper or staycationer. Best known for its…
Situated slightly closer to the rising sun than Newcastle upon Tyne, Hebburn is the kind of suburban town we long to raise our kids in. Naturally, we couldn’t wait to delve in and find out what it is like as a holiday destination. The bets are in, the lead runner is ‘wholesome’, let’s see what…
Looking for your new favourite former Roman fort site? Isn’t everybody? Wallsend, in North Tyneside, could be your new favourite staycation destination. Famously the site of Segendunum, on the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall, Wallsend has come a long way since the Romans first decided it looked like a tasty place for a fort. Later,…
Craig Taylor