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  1. Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)

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    Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)

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    Chester Le Street

    There is no need to travel to the North Pennine hills to enjoy moorland. Waldridge Fell is an unusual landscape to find so close to an urban area but with its mix of rare lowland heath supporting heather and bilberry it makes for a particularly…

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    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    Chester-le-Street

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

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  3. Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    Chester-le-Street

    Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.

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  4. Play area at Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad

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    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad

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    Chester-le-Street

    The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families from toddlers to early teens. It is the only splash pad in County Durham and replaces the old paddling pool.

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  5. Durham Cricket Club

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    Hen and Stag Parties at Seat Unique Riverside

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    Chester-le-Street

    Being one of the major sporting venues within the North East we offer special prices for groups to attend our action packed T20 fixtures.
    We have some fantastic contemporary functions rooms which lend themselves to any occasion.

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  6. Afternoon tea at Lumley Castle

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    Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    Chester-le-Street

    Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.

    On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be…

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  7. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

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    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

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    Chester-le-Street

    The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.

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  8. Durham County Cricket Club

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    Durham Cricket

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    Chester-le-Street

    Seat Unique Riverside is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.

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  9. Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

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    25 Metre swimming pool, learner pool, swimming lessons and aqua fit. Sauna and steam room, exercise classes, adventure play area, Fitness suite and weights room. Please ring to check times as a session system is currently in operation.

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  10. Cross in a church

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    Cuddy's Corse

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    Chester-le-Street

    Follow this walk in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert’s Community on their final journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham Cathedral, carrying the uncorrupted body (Corse) of Cuthbert, the Patron Saint of the North.

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  11. Goldstitch

    Nettlesworth, Chester Le Street

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  12. Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    Chester Le Street

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  13. Bon Bons Sweets and Shakes

    Chester-le-Street

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  14. Holmside Park

    Chester-le-Street

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  15. Roseberry Grange Golf Course

    Chester-le-Street

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  16. The Craft Fair Company Shop

    Front Street, Chester-le-Street

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  17. Riverside Leisure Complex

    Chester-le-Street

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  18. Chester Pet Store and Grooming Salon

    Chester Le Street

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  19. Pelaw Grange Stadium

    Chester-le-Street

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