Whickham Hermitage Community Garden

Whickham Hermitage Community Garden Secret garden in Whickham! Plenty of seating areas, wildlife pond, Wendy house, Orangery Cafe. Plenty of seating to enjoy views, some under cover.

Whickham Hermitage Community Garden is a Victorian walled garden, providing an oasis in the heart of Whickham's bustling village. This community garden in Gateshead has been lovingly restored and renewed by dedicated volunteers and experts. Enjoy a walk around to appreciate the vast array of plants, some in our unusual igloo domes and visit the wildlife pond (the old mini boating lake). Garden scu

lptures have been created on-site by local artists and there's a children's playhouse for little visitors to enjoy! Plant sale area - cash only please. Orangery Coffee Shop is independently run. It offers a tempting range of drinks, snacks and cakes. Speciality cakes are also available to order. Please see their page https://www.facebook.com/The-Orangery-106981718618915/

Wheelchair accessible paths, cafe and toilet. Dogs on leads welcome in garden and Orangery

Whickham Hermitage Community Garden Limited is a Registered Charity (Number 1145378

Foxgloves, also know as Digitalis, are always a welcome return to the Garden (and the Bees love them too!) 🐝🌸
19/06/2026

Foxgloves, also know as Digitalis, are always a welcome return to the Garden (and the Bees love them too!) 🐝🌸

Afternoon tea is always a treat (why not try here at the lovely Orangery?). This charming photo from 1901 shows the Tayl...
16/06/2026

Afternoon tea is always a treat (why not try here at the lovely Orangery?). This charming photo from 1901 shows the Taylor family (original owners of the Hermitage & Swalwell Brewery) taking tea in the garden. Photo courtesy of the Taylor family. ☕🍰🌻

One of our favourite times of the year is the start of Rose Season! Gorgeous! 🌹
12/06/2026

One of our favourite times of the year is the start of Rose Season! Gorgeous! 🌹

Some of us have a favourite spot for a tea break, weather permitting!☕️🌻
09/06/2026

Some of us have a favourite spot for a tea break, weather permitting!☕️🌻

Every corner of our wonderful Garden has its own beauty, colour, and charm! Why not pop by this weekend and include a st...
05/06/2026

Every corner of our wonderful Garden has its own beauty, colour, and charm! Why not pop by this weekend and include a stop in The Orangery Cafe?🌸☕️

Welcome to the Garden! The grand reveal when you first walk through our gate.👐🌻
02/06/2026

Welcome to the Garden! The grand reveal when you first walk through our gate.👐🌻

Just a heads up if you are planning to visit (Sunday). Garden and Cafe open 9am-2pm today and then back open Tuesday 9am...
31/05/2026

Just a heads up if you are planning to visit (Sunday). Garden and Cafe open 9am-2pm today and then back open Tuesday 9am-4pm🌻

The cafe and gardens will be closing at 14.00 today as we are hosting a private event. We’ll be back open as normal on Tuesday at 9.00 🍮

Summer drinks galore in The Orangery! Pop by and try their Iced Blueberry Matcha or Mango & Dragon Fruit Cooler 🥤🥭
30/05/2026

Summer drinks galore in The Orangery! Pop by and try their Iced Blueberry Matcha or Mango & Dragon Fruit Cooler 🥤🥭

Many thanks to Brenda & David for the lovely new bird-feeding station.👏 Brenda kindly supplies the bird food & carefully...
26/05/2026

Many thanks to Brenda & David for the lovely new bird-feeding station.👏 Brenda kindly supplies the bird food & carefully follows the RSPB guidance on cleaning & topping up. Friendly cat aloft fends off squirrels!🌻

Address

Hermitage Lane (off Front Street Behind Whickham Community Centre)
Whickham
NE164JL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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