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About The Riverside Durham

Welcome to Banks Homes Riverside, the cricket ground in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. Home to Durham County Cricket Club, this venue offers a rich history including hosting major international and domestic fixtures. With a capacity of $capacity$ for domestic matches and the ability to host larger crowds for special events, Riverside combines traditional grounds ambiance with modern facilities. Below you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip, from seating and parking to transit options and nearby hotels and dining.

Whether you're attending a domestic county match or an international fixture, secure your seats with confidence. We’ve gathered essential venue information to make your visit straightforward—from on-site parking and additional parking for large events to a convenient walk from Chester-le-Street railway station. For a comfortable stay, consider nearby hotels like Lumley Castle Hotel or Travelodge Chester-le-Street, with trusted dining options in the area to complete your visit. Remember, Riverside is continually evolving with naming rights; the ground is currently known as Banks Homes Riverside.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Ground name and location: Banks Homes Riverside (formerly The Riverside Ground), Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR, County Durham, England.
  • Capacity: 5,000 (domestic); 17,000 (internationals).
  • Venue type: Cricket ground; home to Durham County Cricket Club; Ends: Lumley End and Finchale End; notable pavilion: Don Robson Pavilion.
  • Parking: On-site parking with two car parks; extra parking arrangements announced for large events.
  • Transit: Chester-le-Street railway station is within walking distance (roughly a 20-minute walk).
  • Nearby hotels: Lumley Castle Hotel (0.2 km from ground); Travelodge Chester-le-Street (in town).
  • Notable events hosted: 1999 Cricket World Cup matches; 2013 Ashes Test (England v Australia); 2019 Cricket World Cup fixtures.
  • Renaming: Ground renamed Banks Homes Riverside in 2025 under naming rights.