How to find us

Getting to Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC) is easy – there are lots of ways to get there.  If you are going there for one of the big matches or events then remember to get there early as the site can become very busy near the start of a game.

Plan your journey well before the day to ensure you arrive before the start of the match.  It is a good idea to plan your travel and book the necessary tickets (for travel and/or parking) when you purchase your ticket. 

DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB
COUNTY GROUND
RIVERSIDE
CHESTER-LE-STREET
COUNTY DURHAM 
DH3 3QR

You can reach DCCC by any of these methods:

By Walking

If you live locally or are arriving at Chester le Street Market Place or the Railway Station you could walk to DCCC. 

From:
• Chester le Street Market Place to DCCC is a 10 - 15 minute walk
• Chester le Street Railway Station to DCCC is a 15 - 20 minute walk.

There is a pedestrian route which avoids busy roads:

• From Chester le Street Market Place – pass Park View School to Roman Avenue, use the foot bridge over the A167 then through Riverside Park to DCCC
• From DCCC - through Riverside Park using the footbridge to reach Roman Avenue, then past Park View School to the Market Place / Rail Stations.

By Cycling

For the best cycle routes see Cycling Map “County Durham North – Skirting the Cities, Routes to Roam” available from Durham County Council.

There are a limited number of secure cycle racks to park cycles at DCCC.

By Bus

There is an extensive local bus network operating to and from Chester le Street.  Routes north / south from Newcastle to several destinations (e.g. Durham, Bishop Auckland), and east / west (e.g. Sunderland, Consett).

The nearest Chester le Street has to a Bus Station is the Market Place where the bus stops have real time information (10 - 15 minute walk to DCCC).  However, the Market Place is not the nearest bus stop to DCCC.  The closest stops to DCCC are two stops further south of the Market Place – at the Black Horse (for buses in both directions, north and south, a 5 - 10 minute walk to DCCC).

Buses between Durham and Newcastle to Chester le Street Market Place:

The Go North East 21/22 are the fastest, most direct and most frequent services from Newcastle and Durham to Chester le Street, both branded as “The Angel” in a distinctive pink livery.  These services link Newcastle with Chester le Street:

• Every 7/8 minutes during Monday to Saturday day time
• Every 10 minutes during Sunday day time
• Every 15 minutes during the evening each day
• Every hour right through the night, each night 2345-0430 (service N21)

Service 21 is the main link from Durham to Chester le Street and operates:

• Every 15 minutes during Monday to Saturday day time
• Every 30 minutes during Sunday day time
• Every 30 minutes during the evening each day
• Every hour right through the night on Friday and Saturday nights only (service N21)

A Sunday service operates on Bank Holidays (apart from the N21 from Durham to Chester le Street).

Buses from Chester le Street Market Place to DCCC:

• Go North East - 71 “the Lambton Worm” (every 30 minutes weekdays and Saturdays, every 60 minutes on Sundays)
• Go North East - 78/78A “Lime” (every 15 minutes weekdays and Saturdays, every 30 minutes on Sundays)

By Rail

Chester-le-Street station is a 15-20 minute walk to DCCC, and is served by three train operating companies.  Northern Rail, CrossCountry and First TransPennine all serve Chester-le-Street from Newcastle, Durham and Darlington.  Northern Rail services run to and from Thornaby, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Saltburn, sometimes requiring a change at Darlington.  CrossCountry serve York, Doncaster, Sheffield, Derby, Birmingham and points beyond, and TransPennine serve York, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester. 

On busy match days, additional stops are made by trains at Chester-le-Street, although National Express East Coast services from London and Edinburgh are unable to call: the nearest stop for NXEC is Durham.  A bus service is sometimes provided direct from the station to DCCC.

Chester-le-Street station is run as an independent business by Chester-le-Track Ltd whose staff will be happy to arrange reservations for rail travel to Chester-le-Street or elsewhere.  They can be contacted on 0191 387 1387 office hours or on the website www.nationalrail.com where tickets can be booked online and latest timetable information obtained.

There is a shuttle bus service from Durham Railway Station to and from DCCC for larger matches and events.

By Metro

Although there is no Metro outside Tyne and Wear, Metro can provide transport for part of a journey for those who are travelling from Tyne and Wear to DCCC. 

By Coach

Could you hire a coach and travel with other supporters?  This would save you a tiring drive.

By Taxi

Taxis are available in Chester le Street Market Place, Bus and Railway Station.  There are Taxi telephone numbers in the Reception at DCCC.

By Park and Ride

Park and Ride (P&R) buses run for the big events.  Look out for details on the DCCC website. By Park and Stride

A Park and Stride (P&S) site is currently being investigated – this will be a car park within easy walking distance of DCCC.

By Car Sharing

Don’t travel by yourself – travel with friends!  Only pay for one car parking space.

By Car

The Riverside is located just 1 mile outside Chester le Street, 4 miles outside Durham and 12 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne.

Chester le Street car park Riverside Park day to day - Pay and Display

There will be extra parking arrangements for games and events which are expected to draw particularly large crowds.

It is not recommended that you try to park in the residential areas around DCCC.

All vehicle parking is on the understanding that DCCC accept no responsibility in respect of loss or damage to vehicles, the contents, or any injury to the occupant/s or any person visiting the car park.  All vehicle parking is subject to DCCC’s terms and conditions.  All parking is subject to availability.

Provision for Blue Badge Holders

For big events Blue Badge Holders (BBH) are issued with a pass with an orange sticker which enables them to park in the red spectator spaces nearest DCCC.

Drop Off Point

There is a drop off point outside the main gates.  A drop off point away from this congested area is being investigated.

Contacts:

Durham County Cricket Club   0191 387 1717 www.durhamccc.co.uk
Chester le Street District Council   0191 387 1919 www.chester-le-street.gov.uk
Durham County Council  0191 383 4567 www.durham.gov.uk

For all public transport information contact: 
Traveline    0871 200 22 33

Journey Planner:
Traveline       www.traveline.org.uk 
Transport Direct      www.transportdirect.co.uk

Go North East Buses   0845 60 2 60  www.simplygo.co.uk

Chester le Track   0191 387 1387 www.chester-le-track.co.uk
The Train Line       www.thetrainline.com
Cross Country    0870 0100084 
       www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk
TransPennine Express     www.tpexpress.co.uk

National Rail    08457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk
Northern Rail         www.northernrail.org
Nexus (Metro)    0191 203 3333 www.nexus.org.uk