Welcome to Chester Le Street

Chester-le-Street is a town in County Durham, England. It is located on the River Wear, about 8 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times. It was an important center for coal mining and textile production during the Industrial Revolution. Today, it is a thriving town with a population of around 24,000 people.

One of the main attractions in Chester-le-Street is the Lumley Castle. This 14th-century castle is now a hotel and restaurant, but it still retains its medieval charm. Visitors can take a tour of the castle and learn about its history, or enjoy a meal in the restaurant. The castle is also a popular venue for weddings and other events.

Another popular attraction in Chester-le-Street is the Riverside Park. This beautiful park is located on the banks of the River Wear and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is a great place for a picnic, a walk, or a bike ride. The park also has a children's play area, a skate park, and a cafe. Throughout the year, the park hosts a variety of events, including music festivals, fairs, and fireworks displays.

Local Schools

School	Details
Cestria Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Lorraine Gowland	Church Chare Chester Le Street Durham DH3 3PZ 01913882483 School Website
Park View School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Finley	Church Chare Chester Le Street Durham DH3 3QA 01913882248 School Website
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Garrity	Ropery Lane Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3PH 1913882305 School Website
Chester Le Street C Of E Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Butler	Hilda Park Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2JT 01913882328 School Website
Bullion Lane Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Sarah Barningham	Bullion Lane Chester Le Street Durham DH2 2DP 01913882482 School Website
Red Rose Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Brinton	York Terrace Chester Le Street Durham DH3 3NA 01913886251 School Website
Newker Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Melanie Kirkland	Waldridge Road Chester Le Street Durham DH2 3AA 01913887099 School Website
Hermitage Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Darren Stewart	Waldridge Lane Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 3AD School Website
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
Rickleton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Jan Price	Vigo Lane Washington Tyne And Wear NE38 9EZ 01914155050 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 0.40 Miles

Durham North Road, Durham, Durham, DH1 4RB 5.53 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 6.45 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 6.89 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 7.65 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A B A Taxis 0191 388 6299 29 South Burns, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3EZ 0.23 Miles
A 2 B Taxis 0191 388 8883 Station Road, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3DU 0.35 Miles
Ace Taxis 0191 389 2263 42 South St, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JG 0.38 Miles
T L Taxis 0191 387 1000 32 Pelaw Rd, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2HF 0.48 Miles
Andy's Taxis 0191 388 8219 20 The Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2DD 0.57 Miles
Chester Cabs 0191 387 4500 27 Ramsey Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH3 3JH 0.69 Miles
Beeline Taxis 0191 388 8223 78 Hilda Pk, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2JU 0.69 Miles
A A C Taxis 0191 307 7002 Ferndene Av, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 1.54 Miles
Aaa Taxis 0191 387 1300 19 Ferndene Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NT 1.54 Miles
La Taxis 0191 387 5851 11 Briarwood Avenue, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 2NP 1.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Front Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Burns No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
North Burns Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Tesco Nth Burns No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Post Office Front Street Collection Today available until:18:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Park Road North No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Murray Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Highfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Pelaw No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bullion Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ropery Lane - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Avenue - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Conyers Road - D No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Durham Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Pelaw Post Office2 No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Bridge End Surgery 0191 3883236	Bridge End Surgery Pick Tree Lane Chester-Le-Street County Durham DH3 3SL
Middle Chare Medical Group 0191 5947654	Middle Chare Surgery Middle Chare Chester-Le-Street County Durham DH3 3QD
Primrose Lodge Bcsc	Primrose Lodge Durham Road Chester Le Street DH3 3JX
Dermatology Service 0191 3887771	Cestria Health Centre Whitehill Way Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 3DJ
Cestria Health Centre 0191 3887771	Cestria Health Centre Whitehill Way Chester-Le-Street County Durham DH2 3DJ

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
1.76 miles

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SPAR Mendip Avenue
1 Mendip Avenue
Chester-Le-Street
Durham
DH2 3AS
03316300139
Store Website
0.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 0.35 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 0.90 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 2.43 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 2.51 miles

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Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 3.10 miles
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Simplycats And Simplyhorses
12 Front Street Fence Houses Houghton Le Spring Durham Tyne And Wear DH4 6LP 0191 385 9696 simplycats@simplycats.net Website 3.27 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 0.55 miles

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Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 2.87 miles

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Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 3.15 miles

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Herrington Country Park
Plenty Of Room To Run And Socialise. 19 Chester Rd Lancashire 3.72 miles

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Albany Park Washington
Go For A Lovely Walk Around Albany Park In Washington Where You Can Let Your Dog Off The Lead. After A Lovely Walk You Can Walk Into Concord For A Lovely Coffee In Cafe K9 A Dog Friendly Cafe That Serve Dogs And Human Food And Dog Treats. Located Next To Dragon Vets. Concord House Spout Ln Washington NE37 2AS 4.20 miles Next To Dragon Vets

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Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 6.23 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

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