Chester-Le-Street

Settlement in Durham

England

Chester-Le-Street

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

Chester-le-Street is a town located in the county of Durham, in the northeast of England. Situated approximately 10 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne and 8 miles north of Durham city, it lies on the River Wear. The town is part of the ceremonial county of Durham and falls within the Chester-le-Street district.

With a population of around 37,000 people, Chester-le-Street has a rich history that dates back to Roman times. It is believed that a Roman fort once stood on the site of the present-day town. Throughout the centuries, it has served as an important center for coal mining and the manufacturing of textiles.

Today, Chester-le-Street is a bustling town that offers a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure facilities. The town center features a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs, catering to the needs of locals and visitors alike. The Riverside Park, located along the River Wear, provides a picturesque setting for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, and picnicking.

The town is known for its strong sense of community and hosts various events throughout the year, such as the Lumiere Festival, which showcases stunning light installations. Chester-le-Street is also home to a number of notable landmarks, including the medieval St. Mary and St. Cuthbert Church, Lumley Castle, and Emirates Riverside cricket ground, which hosts international matches.

Connected by road and rail, Chester-le-Street offers easy access to nearby towns and cities. The town has several schools, healthcare facilities, and recreational amenities, making it an attractive place to live for families and professionals seeking a balance between urban convenience and a more relaxed lifestyle.

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Chester-Le-Street Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.856619/-1.586706 or Grid Reference NZ2651. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Benchmark on bridge

Benchmark on left bottom of Lumley dene bridge

Michael Gibson

Derelict Warehouse, Stella Gill

This very long building was a National Coal Board warehouse. It was formerly part of the Stella Gill Coke Works and was retained when the remaining buildings on the site were demolished. It was subsequently used to store fertiliser but is now derelict and vandalised. The trees in the foreground are on land previously occupied by railway tracks.

Adrian Taylor

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

Cycle path on former railway

The Consett and Sunderland cycle path near South Pelaw, photographed just before eight o'clock on a fine spring morning.

John Sutton

Footpath and former railway bridge

The path leads to Drum Industrial Estate. The bridge carries the Consett and Sunderland cycle path.

John Sutton

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

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Chester-Le-Street is located at Grid Ref: NZ2651 (Lat: 54.856619, Lng: -1.586706)

Unitary Authority: County Durham

Police Authority: Durham

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Chester-Le-Street

Settlement in Durham

England

Chester-Le-Street

Chester-Le-Street Images

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Chester Burn Viaduct

Chester-le-Street railway station

Hermitage Academy, Chester-le-Street

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