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Chester-le-Street (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ s t ər l i s t r iː t /) is a market town in the County Durham district, in the ceremonial county of Durham, England. It is located around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north of Durham and is also close to Newcastle upon Tyne. The town holds markets on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Visit Chester-le-Street, one of the oldest market towns in Durham, home of Durham's International Cricket Ground and proud of its Christian heritage.
Jun 25, 2024 · Chester-le-Street, town and former district, unitary authority and historic county of Durham, northern England. It is situated at the southern edge of the Tyne and Wear metropolitan county near the River Wear. It was the site of a Roman station behind the frontier of Hadrian’s Wall, a defensive.
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Chester-le-Street is in the vale of the River Wear. It was the site of a Roman fort and home to the Community of St Cuthbert before they moved to Durham.
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Chester-le-Street is a town in County Durham, with a population of 23,500 in 2021. It's a commuter town for Newcastle 8 miles north; the main reason to visit is Durham CCC cricket ground, which stages county and international matches.
Sep 21, 2021 · Located in County Durham, and around eight miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, is the town of Chester-le-Street. The origins of Chester-le-Street go back to 122 AD when a Roman fort was built...
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