Travel Arrangements

Durham CCC would like to remind spectators that international match days at Riverside are extremely busy and you should allow plenty of time to get to the stadium. There are various ways to travel to the ground - the information detailed below should help you plan your journey. Details of near site parking and park and ride will be available nearer the match.

You can reach DCCC by any of these methods:

By Walking

If you live locally or are arriving at Chester le Street Market Place (10-15 minute walk) or the Railway Station (15 – 20 minute walk) you could walk to DCCC.

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 Bus

There is an extensive local bus network operating to and from Chester le Street (route 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 to Chester le Street Market Place (or the “Black Horse” bus stops)

• 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.

Buses from Chester le Street Market Place Direct to DCCC

• Go North East - 71 “the Lambton Worm”
• Go North East - 78/78A “Lime”

All the above buses are operated by Go North East. For further information visit:
www.simplygo.co.uk

By Rail

Northern Rail, CrossCountry and First TransPennine all serve Chester-le-Street from Newcastle, Durham and Darlington. National Express East Coast services from London to Edinburgh stop at Durham.

DCCC will be operating a regular shuttle bus service from Durham Railway station.

On 20 August the TransPennine 2127 from Newcastle will stop in Chester le Street in addition to usual services.

For further information contact Chester-le-Track Ltd 0191 387 1387 office hours or visit:
www.chester-le-track.co.uk or www.nationalrail.com where tickets can be booked online and latest timetable information obtained.

By Park and Ride

Park and Ride (P&R) buses normally operate from Lambton Estate (which signposted from the A1). The Park and Ride Sites will be open two hours prior to the start of the game and 2 hours afterwards with regular services going from the site to the ground.

Park and Ride is priced at £2 per car.

For your safety please follow the guidance of the stewards and park where instructed.

By Car Sharing

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

Blue Badge Holders Drop Off Point and Parking

This facility is available for Blue Badge Holders only. 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. The nearest alternative parking is the P&R sites.

Drop Off Point

There is a drop off point outside the main gates.

By car

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

CAR PARKING

There is parking available near the site however it is recommended that you pre book your parking space. Parking is cheaper if you pre book.

Pre book your space for £6 per car. You will then be sent a colour coded parking pass.

NO CARS WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARK NEAR THE SITE ON THE DAY OF THE MATCH WITHOUT A PRE BOOKED PARKING PERMIT.

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.