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Free after 3.00pm will be in operation from Monday 16 December 2024 until Friday 3 January 2025. This will be in place in all Durham County Council town centre car parks, including all car parks in Durham, Chester-le-Street, Bishop, Seaham and Barnard Castle excluding Hardwick Park, Wharton Park, Chester-le-Street Riverside car parks, Noses Point and all on street pay and display bays which will remain chargeable.

Chester-le-Street car parks


Information about car parks in Chester-le-Street.

Long stay

Name of car parkOpening hoursCostNumber of spacesLocation
Civic CentreMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm

All day: £1.20

137 vehiclesCivic Centre
Newcastle Road
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3UT
Lucy StreetMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

26 vehiclesLucy Street
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3UP
North BurnsMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

50 vehicles and 3 lorries - including 2 Electric Vehicle 7.4kW charging pointsLorry Park
North Burns
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3TF
Wilfred StreetMonday to Sunday 24 hours

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

42 vehicles - including 2 electric vehicle 22kW charging pointsWilfred Street
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3HX
Cricket ClubMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

6 vehiclesCricket Club
Ropery Lane
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3PF
Foundry LaneMonday to Sunday 24 hours

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

51 vehicles - including 2 electric vehicle 7.4kW charging pointsFoundry Lane
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3EH
St. Mary'sMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

32 vehiclesSt. Mary's
Low Chare
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3PZ
Cone TerraceMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

68 vehiclesCone Terrace
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3TA
Burns GreenMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
two to three hours: 90p
over three hours: £1.20

46 vehicles - including 1 electric vehicle 22kW charging point and 1 electric vehicle up to 50kW charging pointBurns Green
Cone Terrace
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3QH
RiversideMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Sunday 9.00am - 8.00pm

up to one hour: 80p
one to two hours: £1.20
two to four hours: £2
four to six hours: £3.10
over six hours: £4.20
coaches - all day: £8.50

472 vehicles - including 2 electric vehicle 22kW charging points

Riverside Sports Pavillion
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3SJ
0191 389 0986

Short stay

Name of car parkOpening hoursCostNumber of spacesLocation
Osbourne RoadMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
over two hours: £3.10

47 vehicles - including 2 electric vehicle 7.4kW charging pointsOsbourne Road
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3DS
Middle ChareMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
over two hours: £3.10

80 vehicles - including 2 electric vehicle 7.4kW charging pointsMiddle Chare
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3QD
Low ChareMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
over two hours: £3.10

49 vehicles - including 2 electric vehicle 22kW charging points and 2 electric vehicle 50kw charging points.Low Chare
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3QF
Youth CentreMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
over two hours: £3.10

18 vehiclesYouth Centre
Cone Terrace
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3QH
Leisure CentreMonday to Sunday 24 hours.

Monday to Saturday 8.00am - 6.00pm

up to one hour: 50p
one to two hours: 70p
over two hours: £3.10

18 vehiclesLeisure Centre
Cone Terrace
Chester-le-Street
DH3 3QH

Report a problem with a car park

Report a problem with a council car park online - this is for council-run car parks only (not privately owned car parks). If a car park is privately owned, contact them directly. Contact details should be displayed in the car park.



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