Chester-le-Street
Places to stay in Chester-le-Street, County Durham
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Chester-le-Street is a working town with a strong eating scene. Thirty-one restaurants and cafés are spread across the place, ranging from casual coffee stops to more substantial dinner venues. Da-Zero Italian and Miss Elephant both rate highly, as does Refuse CIC, which has impressed visitors with a rating of 4.8 from around 270 reviews. Citrones Cafe Bar sits just as well with visitors at 4.6 stars. Coffee Bank offers somewhere quieter to pause during the day.
For staying over, you have three hotels to choose from. Lumley Castle Hotel is the most established option here, rated 4.5 from over 3,600 reviews. The Lambton Worm and Travelodge Chester-le-Street offer alternatives at slightly lower price points. The Travelodge brings the familiar budget chain experience, while The Lambton Worm sits between the two in terms of visitor ratings.
Where to stay in Chester-le-Street(3)
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Lumley Castle Hotel
Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street
The Lambton Worm
North Road, Chester-le-Street
Travelodge Chester-le-Street
Great North Road, Chester-le-street
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Emerson Road, Washington
Travelodge Washington A1m Northbound
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Things to Do in Chester-le-Street(1)
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Where to Eat in Chester-le-Street(30)
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Riverside Park Chester-le-Street is the main outdoor space, rated 4.6 from over 3,100 reviews, suggesting it draws both locals and visitors. The park gives the town a focal point for a walk or to spend time outdoors. Beyond this, the draw here is plainly the food and drink offering—this is somewhere to base yourself for access to restaurants and cafés rather than a destination built around major attractions.
Attractions Near Chester-le-Street
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3 mi
Dream Big Role Play Centre
Durham · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Washington Leisure Centre
Washington Village · ⭐ 3.8
3 mi
Pockerley Riding School
Stanley · ⭐ 4.9
3 mi
Hollywood Bowl Washington
Washington · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Holmside Park
Durham · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Adventure Valley
Durham · ⭐ 4.4
4 mi
Penshaw Equestrian Centre
Houghton-Le-Spring · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Beamish Open Air Museum
Beamish · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Chester-le-Street
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High Flatts Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 3.7
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
⭐ 4.5 · from £26/night
Beamish Holiday Park
⭐ 3.8 · from £32/night
Ash Vale Park
⭐ 5.0
Old Bridge End Certificated Location
⭐ 4.7
West Hall Glamping
⭐ 5.0
Durham Grange Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.4 · from £24/night
The Bungalow Certificated Location - Durham DH1
⭐ 4.4
Self-Catering Cottages in Chester-le-Street
All cottages in Chester-le-Street →North Lodge Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £533
Ouston Oasis Beamish
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £493
The Briar Rose
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £591
Beamish Holiday Park
5 cottages · from £523
Lapwing Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £453
Nook Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £443
The Cart Shed
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £837
The Barn
3 bed · sleeps 6
Common questions about Chester-le-Street
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