The Red Lion

The Red Lion is a pub in County Durham, North East England, England which is located on Front Street. The Red Lion is situated nearby to the place of worship Chester-le-Street Spiritualist Centre, as well as near Chester-le-Street Methodist Church.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Concangis and Chester-le-Street railway station.

Concangis

Archaeological site

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Concangis was an auxiliary castra in the Roman province of Lower Britain. Its ruins are located in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, in England, and are now known as Chester-le-Street Roman Fort. Concangis is situated 590 feet southeast of The Red Lion.

Chester-le-Street railway station

Railway station

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Chester-le-Street is a railway station on the East Coast Main Line, which runs between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The station is situated 8 miles 24 chains south of Newcastle, serving the market town of Chester-le-Street in County Durham, England. Chester-le-Street railway station is situated 1,600 feet southwest of The Red Lion.

Chester Burn Viaduct

Bridge

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Chester Burn viaduct is a railway viaduct in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England. It is an imposing structure, dominating the marketplace and north end of the town. Chester Burn Viaduct is situated 1,200 feet west of The Red Lion.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chester-le-Street and South Pelaw.

Chester-le-Street

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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.