Exploring the Town of Chester-le-Street on the River Wear in the Historic County Durham
Approximately seven miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne, close to the charming River Wear in County Durham sits the town of Chester-le-Street. This town has a long history that dates back to the building of the Roman Fort known as Concangis. The “Chester” in the town’s name came from this Roman Fort, and the “Street” refers to the charming paved Roman Road that runs from north to south of the town which is today known as Front Street. With several beautiful landmarks and places of interest, as well as a good range of tourist attractions, this town is a great place for spending the holidays.
The beautifully paved road named Front Street is this town’s main shopping area. Along this street are the St. Cuthberts Walk Shopping Center and an impressive range of retailers and shopping outlets to provide an incredible shopping experience to shoppers. Some of the well-known retailers along this street include Boots, M&Co, Clark Shoes Costa Coffee Store and more. The town is also home to a Tesco Superstore, Morrisons, Wilko, Argos, Boyes W&Co, B&M Bargains Store and Poundland. As a town that offers a wealth of shopping choices to choose from, this is a great shopping destination that promises an excellent retail therapy.
Chester-le-Street is a town known for its incredible range of places to eat. It houses an impressive collection of restaurants, pubs, food chains and various eateries to take care of its famished shoppers. Tavistock Italia Gastro Pub at The Board Inn and Deano's Trattoria are two of the best Italian restaurants that you will find in town. For travelers looking for pubs to enjoy a traditional English dishes and fine brews, The Lambton Worm, Moulders Arms, The Moorings Hotel and the Red Lion are the most recommended places to visit.
Things to See and Do in Chester-le-Street
Aside from the excellent shopping and good food, this town also offers an excellent range of local attractions to visit and plenty of things to do. One of the prominent landmarks and attractions of this town is the Church of St. Mary and St Cuthbert. As a rare surviving anchorage, it’s one of the best preserved in England. Riverside Park is also another great place to visit in town, housing a diverse wildlife and presenting plenty of beautiful scenery, it is a place that every tourist will enjoy.