Chester-le-Street Travel Guide

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Old abbey lovely place beautiful down by river
Old abbey lovely place beautiful down by river
A glimpse of Finchale Priory, Bishops Auckland.
A walk around Finchale Priory, Bishops Auckland.
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Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$138 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$138
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
All staff very friendly Food in bar was very good

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Lumley Castle Hotel
The Moorings

The Moorings

3 out of 5
Bluehouse Bank Chester-le-Street England
Stay at this hotel in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Beamish Open Air Museum and Pelaw Grange Greyhound ...
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The Moorings
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is NZ$2,250 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$2,250
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
We booked a superior room having selected the hotel as a ‘pet friendly’ destination. However, on arrival it became clear that the hotel is (at best) pet ‘reluctantly accepted’. Pets are not allowed in any public rooms and only standard rooms are available for guests with pets. The standard room, ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Birtley's Diamond 3 bed Apt, Sleeps 6 Guests

Birtley's Diamond 3 bed Apt, Sleeps 6 Guests

3.5 out of 5
Kateregina Chester-le-Street England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. ...
Birtley's Diamond 3 bed Apt, Sleeps 6 Guests
Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House

Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House

2 out of 5
27 Pine Street Chester-le-Street England
Stay at this residence in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Lumley Castle and Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium ...
Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House
Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages And Apartments

Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages And Apartments

Wheatleywell Lane, 3 Chester-le-Street ENG
Stay at this aparthotel in Chester-le-Street. Popular attractions Finchale Priory and Lumley Castle are located nearby.
Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages And Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Lovely walking with great views across the fell

Waldridge Fell Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Waldridge Fell Country Park, a lovely green space in Waldridge.

Waldridge Fell Country Park

Lumley Castle

Learn about the local history of Little Lumley with a stop at Lumley Castle. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Lumley Castle

Finchale Priory

You can find out about the history of Framwellgate Moor with a visit to Finchale Priory. Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.

Finchale Priory

Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium

Catch an event at Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium during your trip to North Lodge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium

Birtley Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Birtley at Birtley Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Birtley Golf Club

Battlezone

Enjoy an outing to Battlezone during your stay in Kimblesworth and Plawsworth. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and spas in this walkable area.

Battlezone

Activities

Blackfriars

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

NZ$68
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

NZ$41
per adult
Durham History Tour
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

NZ$20
per traveller
Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour
Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

NZ$23
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
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Reviews of Chester-le-Street

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Cities near Chester-le-Street

Nice woodland park nice river

Durham

Sage Gateshead which includes theatre scenes and interior views

Gateshead

Newcastle-upon-Tyne featuring a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

The Common or recreation ground in West Rainton

West Rainton