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The Chester-le-Street area, the Pelton Fell mining heritage, and a County Durham community in the Wear Valley
A little history
Pelton is a former mining community in the Chester-le-Street area. The village grew around coal mining and has strong working-class heritage. The surrounding countryside and the Wear Valley provide good walking.
The Chester-le-Street area for wider amenities. The surrounding countryside for walking. The community has strong local identity.
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The village has local food options. Chester-le-Street is close for wider food choice.
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Pelton serves the local community. Chester-le-Street is the wider commercial hub.
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Frequently asked questions
Pelton is a place in County Durham known for the Chester-le-Street area, the Pelton Fell mining heritage, and a County Durham community in the Wear Valley. Pelton is a former mining community in the Chester-le-Street area. The population is around 5,000.
The village has local food options. Chester-le-Street is close for wider food choice.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Pelton and across County Durham. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Pelton businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Pelton and the wider County Durham area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Pelton and the surrounding area in County Durham, including Chester-le-Street, Pelton Fell, Waldridge, Edmondsley, Great Lumley, Ouston, Birtley and Gateshead.
