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History
On 27 August 1640, an encampment of soldiers was gathered in the fields north of Whickham church on the slope down to Swalwell. This was part of the Royalist army of King Charles I preparing to fight the Scots.…
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Tyne and Wear
Swalwell is a village in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, which was historically part of County Durham.
County
Tyne and Wear
Known for
Human settlement in England
A Journey Through Time
The story of Swalwell, Tyne and Wear — from the archive to today.
Guide
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Sights (points of interest)
Holy Trinity Church Swalwell Bridge
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Notable people
The following notable people were either born in Swalwell or lived there for a significant period: Jimmy Armstrong – professional footballer Harry Clasper – professional rower Margaret Dryburgh – school teacher and…
Local flavour
External links
Swalwell Online Swalwell
Venues nearby
Places near Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
Museums, theatres and attractions — not business listings.
sports-centre
Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre
Blaydon-on-Tyne
sports-centre
Blaydon RFC
Newcastle upon Tyne
sports-centre
Blaydon Tennis Club
Blaydon-on-Tyne
soft-play
Småland
Gateshead
sports-centre
Swalwell Cricket Club
Blaydon-on-Tyne
park
Swalwell Park
club
Whickham Glebe Sports Club
Whickham
venue
Land of Oak & Iron
Winlaton Mill
Walks nearby
Trails near Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
Assigned walks plus nearby routes within a short drive.
easy · 6.6km
Derwent Walk Circular
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 15.3km
Derwent Walk and Gibside
Newcastle upon Tyne
moderate · 26.4km
Derwent Walk Railway Path: Swalwell to Ebchester Station
Blaydon-on-Tyne
moderate · 22.4km
River Tyne Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
hard · 18.3km
Red Kite Trail
Blaydon-on-Tyne
moderate · 8.2km
River Derwent Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
easy · 17.1km
Blaydon, Newburn, Ryton & Wylam River Circular
Blaydon-on-Tyne
moderate · 6.8km
Oak and Iron to River Derwent
Blaydon-on-Tyne
MyTyne directory
Local businesses
Places near Swalwell, Tyne and Wear from the MyTyne directory.
Hairdressers
Swalwell Barbers
Whickham
Dentists
Whickham Dental Laboratory
Whickham
Cafés
China Diner
Whickham
Clinics
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Whickham
Cafés
Swalwell Junior Football Club
Winlaton
Plumbers
Whickham Plumbing and Heating Services
Whickham
Builders
A.h.u.s. Trenchless Solutions Limited
Blaydon
Sports Centres
Swalwell Juniors Football Club
Winlaton
What's on
Events near Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
Sun 12 Jul
Minions & Monsters
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Thu 16 Jul
The Odyssey
Odeon Metrocentre · Gateshead
Mon 13 Jul · Included in your Annual Pass
Carnival at the Castle
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
Mon 13 Jul · Includes 48-hour entry to Newcastle Castle
Old Newcastle Walking Tours
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
Sat 18 Jul · Included in your Annual Pass
Jester School at Newcastle Castle - Every day of the English School Summer Holidays
Newcastle Castle · Newcastle
Thu 23 Jul · Standard
Producer Series: Artisans Partisans
Victor Indigo November · Gateshead
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