Chester-le-Street (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ s t ə l i s t r iː t /) [2] [3] is a market town in County Durham, England. It is located around 6 miles (10 kilometres) north of Durham and is close to Newcastle. [4] The town holds markets on Saturdays. [5] [6] In 2021, the town had a population of 23,555. [7]

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.

By tradition, Chester-le-Street played an important role in the early development of what later became County Durham. In AD 793 the Vikings made their first attack upon the coast of Britain with a raid upon Lindisfarne and more raids would follow.

2024年11月29日 · 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.

Chester-le-Street was a local government district in County Durham, England. Its council was based in Chester-le-Street. Other places in the district included Great Lumley and Sacriston.

Chester-le-Street, a historic market town in County Durham, is best known for its deep Roman roots, charming market square, and picturesque riverside setting. Nestled along the banks of the River Wear, the town offers a mix of ancient landmarks, green spaces, and lively local events.

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.