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About Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street sits conveniently on the A1(M) between Newcastle and Durham, making it easily accessible via Junction 63. The town benefits from excellent transport links, including the East Coast Main Line railway and over 400 EV charging points nearby. Once a Roman settlement called Concangis, Chester-le-Street is perhaps best known for its Riverside cricket ground, which has hosted international matches and offers one of England's most picturesque sporting venues beside the River Wear.

Where is Chester-le-Street on the map?

Chester-le-Street is in England, at 54.859, -1.574 - about 12 km south of Windy Nook.

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EV Chargers in Chester-le-Street

38 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in Chester-le-Street

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Chester-le-Street. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Chester-le-Street9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Chester-le-Street?

The closest airport to Chester-le-Street is Teesside International Airport, 49 km (about 42 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.

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