The Garden In Bloom – June & July
A selection of our favourite photographs from the Garden, taken in June and July 2025. We would love to see your photographs, please tag @WhickhamHermitageGarden …
News and Events
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden is now on BlueSky
Whickham Hermitage Community Garden is now on BlueSky. You can keep up-to-date with the Garden @whickhamgarden.bsky.social or by clicking here. Find the Garden also on …
Tributes paid to John Gibbon
We were very sorry to hear the sad news that one of our lovely volunteers, John Gibbon, has passed away. John had been here since …
Halloween in The Orangery
The Orangery Cafe have lots of spooky events taking place this month, including Pumpkin Carving, Halloween themed party tea and spooky crafts. To book or …
Whickham Hermitage Garden – Opening Times
Garden and Orangery Cafe both currently open: Monday-Sunday 9-4pm Follow us on social media to find out about special events.
Whickham Hermitage Garden welcomes Baltic Gateshead
We were delighted recently to welcome a team from Baltic Gateshead. International artist Michael Rakowitz & Baltic’s Assistant Curator, Kinnari Saraiya, are carrying out research …
Pumpkin Carving Event
Whickham Rotary Club has generously donated pumpkins for this fabulous, family fun, pumpkin-carving event. Why not celebrate the start to the weekend by joining us …
Garden & Orangery Closed on Monday 19th September 2022
As a mark of respect to our late Queen, the Garden and Orangery Cafe will be closed Monday, 19th September. Back open as usual from …
Remembering David Peacock MBE and Sharon Peacock
Dave Peacock’s family arranged for the unveiling of a memorial plaque to honour Dave and his daughter Sharon, two forces of nature who worked so …
Garden & Cafe Re-opening
The Garden’s full of spring colour to welcome you & the new team at The Orangery Cafe. They’ve posted so many photos of their tempting cakes, …