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.
News and 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, …
All About Bees Event
A great time was had by all with South Tyneside Bee Keepers Association and The Orangery Team in the Garden on 19th August. Our wonderful …
The Orangery Cafe Has Re-Opened
The Orangery Cafe in the Garden is back open. Pop by and enjoy light bites to eat as well as hot and cold refreshments. Perennial …
Marian Foster – Tribute To Dave
Marian Foster from BBC Newcastle’s Garden Mania programme paid tribute to Dave Peacock recently, click here to listen. (Scroll to 3h 14 minutes – available …
Dave Peacock MBE
Dave Peacock was the main driving force behind restoring and renewing this local hidden treasure, he was known for his innovation, determination and hard physical …