• The viaduct to the northwest of the town centre was completed in 1868 for the North Eastern Railway, to enable trains to travel at high speed on a more direct...
  • Chester-le-Street is in the vale of the River Wear. It was the site of a Roman fort and home to the Community of St Cuthbert before they moved to Durham.
  • Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a circular walk around the town and covers over 2000 years of history, the town dates back to AD122 when the Romans built...