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The Great Britain Guide

Towns & cities Β· North East England

Chester-le-Street

Also known as: Kargnogh

Chester-le-Street in England North East, United Kingdom.

Civic Heart - New sculpture and market place in town - geograph.org.uk - 525392

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–6 h
Nearest railway station
Chester-le-Street Β· 0.8 km

About

Chester-le-Street is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom β€” drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Chester-le-Street () is a market town in County Durham, England. It is located around 6 miles (10 km) north of Durham and 9 miles (14 km) south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The town holds markets on Saturdays. In 2021, the town had a population of 23,555.

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Background

Description

The Queens Head Hotel is located in the central area of the Front Street; it was built over 250 years ago. The road formed part of the main route from Edinburgh and Newcastle to London and the south of England. A Grade II listed building, it is set back from the street and is still one of the largest buildings in the town centre.

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Coordinates
54.8594, -1.5699
Parish
County Durham, unparished area
Postcode
DH3 3SE
Parliamentary constituency
North Durham
Nearest railway station
Chester-le-Street β€” 0.8 km
Official site
www.durham.gov.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Chester-le-Street is a town located in North East England. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Constituency
North Durham

Things to see in Chester-le-Street

59 attractions within 12 km β€” showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Chester-le-Street β†’

St Mary and St Cuthbert Church - geograph.org.uk - 7325068πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· North East England

Essoldo Chester-le-Street

Essoldo Chester-le-Street in England North East, United Kingdom.

Chester-le-Street, Front Street and the parish church - geograph.org.uk - 3660733πŸ“· 4

Theatres Β· North East England

President 3 & 4

President 3 & 4 in England North East, United Kingdom.

β†— whitehouse.gov
Chester-le-Street, buses and the Market Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 7156111πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· North East England

Queen's Hall Cinema

Queen's Hall Cinema in England North East, United Kingdom.

St Mary and St Cuthbert Church - geograph.org.uk - 7325068πŸ“· 4

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Concangis

Concangis was an auxiliary castra in the Roman province of Lower Britain (Britannia Inferior). Its ruins are located in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, in England, and are now known as Chester-le-St

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Public footpath - geograph.org.uk - 1882962πŸ“· 2

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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

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Free↗ lordlawson.academy
Lumley Castle, south front - geograph.org.uk - 5102964πŸ“· 5

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Pelaw Grange

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β†— pelawgrange.co.uk
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Chester-le-Street Methodist Church and schoolroom - geograph.org.uk - 7156508πŸ“· 3

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Chester-le-Street Rural District

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β†— oxclose-sunderland.frogos.net
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Birtley railway station

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Durham cc in the snow - geograph.org.uk - 2205269πŸ“· 3

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Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club

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Free↗ clsarc.org
Cenotaph Pelton Fell Memorial Park - geograph.org.uk - 245759πŸ“· 3

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Pelton railway station

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Riverside in Bloom 5 - geograph.org.uk - 1800406πŸ“· 3

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Chester-le-Street United F.C.

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A1(M) nears Washington Services - geograph.org.uk - 5831359πŸ“· 4

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Derelict land by Ouston junction - geograph.org.uk - 2424119πŸ“· 4

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Free↗ bbc.co.uk

Nearby

Chester-le-Street Methodist Church and schoolroom - geograph.org.uk - 7156508πŸ“· 3

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Chester-le-Street Rural District

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Concangis

Concangis was an auxiliary castra in the Roman province of Lower Britain (Britannia Inferior). Its ruins are located in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, in England, and are now known as Chester-le-St

FreeπŸ•
St Mary and St Cuthbert Church - geograph.org.uk - 7325068πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Concangis Fort Officer's Quarters

Concangis Fort Officer's Quarters β€” a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Chester-le-Street church spire - geograph.org.uk - 6899542πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Concangis Fort Officer's Quarters

Concangis Fort Officer's Quarters β€” archaeological in scotland lowlands.

Chester-le-Street, buses and the Market Tavern - geograph.org.uk - 7156111πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· North East England

Queen's Hall Cinema

Queen's Hall Cinema in England North East, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Chester-le-Street

Places to stay

Factory units on Drum Road Industrial Estate - geograph.org.uk - 5384210πŸ“· 5

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Finchale Abbey Touring Park

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Freeβ™Ώβ†— finchaleabbey.co.uk
Former brickworks site at Birtley - geograph.org.uk - 2952372πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North East England

Bewicke Main Residential Caravan Park

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Three Horseshoes Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7977208πŸ“· 5

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The Stables

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Northside between Birtley and Wrekenton - geograph.org.uk - 5885146πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North East England

Bowes Incline Hotel

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Free↗ thebowesinclinehotel.co.uk
Collapsed river bank and so collapsed fence - geograph.org.uk - 7437539πŸ“· 5

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Bobby Shafto Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chester-le-Street?
Chester-le-Street is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DH3 3SE), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Chester-le-Street?
Chester-le-Street in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Chester-le-Street?
The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH3 3SE.
How do I get to Chester-le-Street?
The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH3 3SE.