Burn Greens

Urban Greenspace in Durham

England

Burn Greens

Benchmark on bridge Benchmark on left bottom of Lumley dene bridge — Benchmark on bridge Credit: Michael Gibson

Burn Greens is a vibrant urban greenspace located in the heart of Durham, a city in the state of North Carolina, United States. Spanning over several acres, it serves as a haven for nature enthusiasts and a popular recreational spot for locals and tourists alike.

The greenspace boasts a diverse range of plant and animal life, creating a thriving ecosystem within an urban setting. Lush greenery, towering trees, and colorful flowers provide a picturesque backdrop for visitors to enjoy. The carefully maintained trails meander through the greenspace, allowing hikers and joggers to explore and immerse themselves in nature.

Burn Greens also offers various amenities and facilities to enhance the visitor experience. Picnic areas with tables and benches are scattered throughout the greenspace, providing a perfect spot for families and friends to gather and enjoy a meal amidst nature. Additionally, there are well-maintained playgrounds where children can play and expend their energy.

Moreover, Burn Greens is equipped with well-kept sports fields, making it an ideal location for sports enthusiasts. Soccer, baseball, and frisbee are popular activities enjoyed by both locals and organized sport teams.

The greenspace is easily accessible, with ample parking available nearby. Its central location ensures convenience for residents and visitors from surrounding areas. Burn Greens also hosts community events and programs, further fostering a sense of community and engagement.

In conclusion, Burn Greens is a thriving urban greenspace in Durham, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. With its diverse flora and fauna, recreational amenities, and community engagement opportunities, it serves as a valuable asset to the city and its residents.

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Burn Greens Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.854979/-1.5651608 or Grid Reference NZ2851. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark on bridge

Benchmark on left bottom of Lumley dene bridge

Michael Gibson

Chester-le-Street

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Blind Lane

Blind Lane is in Chester-Le-Street; it lies north of and parallel to the A693; the road is residential and has detached bungalows. Being a cul-de-sac it's aptly named - perhaps for that very reason.

Trevor Littlewood

The High Crown Inn

The High Crown Inn public house.

Colin Kinnear

The East Coast Main Line south of Low Flatts Road Bridge

Looking south towards Chester-le-Street on a bright Sunday morning in late April.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: on Low Flatts Road

The end of a residential street on the northern fringe of Chester-le-Street. The road ends here and becomes a footpath beyond the bridge over the East Coast Main Line.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: Lyndhurst Avenue

South of Low Flatts Road, off North Road on the northern fringe of Chester-le-Street.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: Wear Lodge

North of Low Flatts Road, off North Road on the northern fringe of Chester-le-Street.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: Church Chare on an April evening

The tall spire of the parish church of St Mary and St Cuthbert and the red-brick Cestria Primary School.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: Holmlands Park

Looking towards Lindom Avenue and Roman Avenue on a bright April evening.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: up Co-operative Street

A steep terraced street west of Front Street.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: flood alleviation

Chester (or Cong) Burn was culverted under the Market Place in 1962. Following floods in 2012 this was identified as the main cause and a £6.2m scheme funded by Durham County Council, the Environment Agency and the European Union Regional Development Fund which uncovered the burn should reduce the risk of flooding from exceptional storms. A nearby information board explains that the flood walls north and south of the re-exposed burn increase its capacity, allowing it to hold more water to reduce the risk of flooding. The area has been landscaped to "create a more welcoming, park-like feel". The railway viaduct is in the distance to the left of centre.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: buses and the Market Tavern

Newcastle and Sunderland buses at the stops on the south side of the Market Place. The railway viaduct shows above the No 8 bus.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street War Memorial

On the north side of the Market Place.

John Sutton

North Road on an April evening

On the northern edge of Chester-le-Street.

John Sutton

A maiden century at The Riverside

Late on the second day of a County Championship match, Nottinghamshire's young all-rounder Lyndon James turned a ball to leg for a single to reach his first First Class century. With opener Ben Slater, who went on to score 225 not out (his first double century), James shared a partnership of 220 for the fourth wicket, enabling the visitors to declare with a large first-innings lead the following afternoon and bowl out Durham cheaply to win by an innings with a day to spare. Durham (230 and 117) lost to Notts (488 for 9 declared) by an innings and 141 runs.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: across Riverside Leisure Complex

A foreshortened telephoto view across the running track and football pitch from the Riverside Cricket Ground, with the farm at Lumley Riding on the skyline high above the River Wear.

John Sutton

Chester-le-Street: riverside and Riverside Cricket Ground

Durham's friendly Riverside Cricket Ground is close to the River Wear on the edge of Chester-le-Street. Two of its floodlights and part of the County Durham Stand are on the right.

John Sutton

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Burn Greens is located at Grid Ref: NZ2851 (Lat: 54.854979, Lng: -1.5651608)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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Burn Greens

Urban Greenspace in Durham

England

Burn Greens

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What 3 Words

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St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-Street

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