We’re pleased to confirm that the 2026 Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair will be held on the estate on the following dates:

Saturday 27^th June 2026

Sunday 28^th June 2026

2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the first Chester-Le-Street Steam Rally, which took place in 1956. 

We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors and exhibitors as plans are being finalised to make this year’s celebration special. Please keep an eye out on the website below for further announcements.

Chester-Le-Street Steam & Vintage Fair

We’re also pleased to announce the return of the popular lawnmower racing attraction. The fair will host the North West Lawnmower Racing Association. There will be a full weekend of racing on what is known as their longest and fastest circuit of the year.

In the meantime, if you’re planning to take part, please submit your entry forms, book camping plots, and reserve trade space as soon as possible.

For all questions regarding entries, camping, or trade space, please contact the fair organisers at enquiries@cls-steam.co.uk or send a message via their Facebook page.

Temporary Footpath Closures – May Bank Holiday Weekend

Ahead of the Lambton Estate Charity Clay shoot, we are writing to inform all residents and commercial tenants of the permissive footpath closures across the Lambton Estate. 

All permissive footpaths across the Estate will be temporarily closed from Monday 18th May until Sunday 24th May inclusive to accommodate the Estate’s annual charity clay shoot. The event shoot days are as follows: 

Wednesday 20 May 2026 (morning only)
Thursday 21 May 2026
Friday 22 May 2026
Saturday 23 May 2026

But the Lambton team will be busy setting up all week and dismantling on Sunday following the event.

During this period residents may also notice increased vehicle traffic on estate roads, so we kindly ask that you take extra care when travelling through the area. There may also be some limited noise associated with the event; we apologise in advance for any disturbance and appreciate your understanding.

The permissive footpaths will be reopened on Bank Holiday Monday.

The Paddocks will remain open throughout, although we ask residents to be mindful of the increase in traffic when accessing the event.

About the Event

The clay shoot is a charity fundraising event (no live birds are involved). Last year, the event raised an impressive £11,000, supporting:

• The Great North Air Ambulance Service
• 1st Burnmoor Scouts
• East Durham Veterans Trust

This year the event is fundraising for the Great North Air Ambulance Service and Wearside Women in Need. 

If you are interested in finding out more about this year’s charities, please feel free to visit their websites below.

https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk

https://www.wwin.org.uk

We hope you’ll agree that this short-term inconvenience is worthwhile, given the valuable causes being supported. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We are delighted to announce that the Lambton Team Shoot will be taking place on Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd May 2026, raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance and Wearside Women in Need.

The Lambton Thursday Shoot on 21st May starts at 9am with a cost of £475 per team of four (maximum 50 teams). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 100 targets. 

The Lambton Friday Shoot on 22nd May starts at 9am with a cost of £500 per team of four (maximum 50 teams). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 100 targets.

The Lambton Saturday Shoot on 23rd May starts at 9am with a cost of £400 per team of four (maximum 80 teams per day). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 80 targets.

Any enquiries to: Ann Young 0191 385 2435 or Ian Nairn 07889 218 571

To download your entry form please click here.

Completed entry forms must be returned to the Estate office via post or email and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Please be aware that the permissive footpaths at Lambton Park will be closed on Sunday 17th August 2025 due to Wild Deer Events hosting the Lambton Castle Trail Run 2025.

Please find the link below if you’d like to enter the race:

LAMBTON CASTLE TRAIL RUNS 2025 – 5, 10 or 15 MILES

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Due to the Chester-le-Street Steam & Vintage Fair taking place on the Estate, the permissive footpaths will be closed from and inclusive of Friday 27th June – Monday 30th June 2025.

The Racecourse loop will also be closed from and inclusive of Friday 20th June – Thursday 26th June 2025, but the remaining paths will still be accessible during this time.

From 1st July – 30th September, the footpaths will then only be open Sundays 10am – 4.30pm.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Lambton Team Shoot.

The results are below:

Thursday 15th May

Friday 16th May

Saturday 17th May

We are delighted to announce that the Lambton Team Shoot will be taking place on Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th May 2025, once again raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance.

The Lambton Thursday Shoot on 15th May starts at 9am with a cost of £475 per team of four (maximum 50 teams). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 100 targets. 

The Lambton Friday Shoot on 16th May starts at 9am with a cost of £500 per team of four (maximum 50 teams). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 100 targets.

The Lambton Saturday Shoot on 17^th May starts at 9am with a cost of £400 per team of four (maximum 80 teams per day). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 80 targets.

Any enquiries to: Ann Young 0191 385 2435 or Ian Nairn 07889 218 571

To download your entry form please click here.

Completed entry forms must be returned to the Estate office via post or email and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Heaton Harriers are members of the Start Fitness Harrier League which is made up of all England Athletics Associated clubs across Tyneside, County Durham and Northumberland. The season runs from September to March with usually 7 fixtures falling on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon at various locations across the region during that time.

The afternoon is made of several races from various age groups for the juniors and concludes with separate male and female races. All races have varying distances but generally happen on the same course.

For more information on this event visit: https://heatonharriers.org.uk/cross-country/#:~:text=This%20seasons%20Harrier%20League%20Cross,20th%20Oct%202024%20%E2%80%93%20Lambton%20Estate

A full weekend of wedding inspiration, offers and freebies

See the castle dressed as it would be on a wedding day. A separate marquee will hold 40+ wedding suppliers

Hot Food & Drinks available. Live Music

FREE ENTRY both days

11am – 3pm Saturday & Sunday

Attendance registration is encouraged via: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Durham/Lambton-Castle/Lambton-Castle-Inspo-Weekend/39029821/

We are delighted to announce that the Chester-le-Street Steam & Vintage Fair, which was cancelled earlier this year, will now take place on 21st to 22nd September!

A chance to look back and reminisce and see hundreds of examples of vehicles and machines from times past. There will be everything from huge powerful steam engines, to classic cars and motorbikes. Not to mention, stationary engines, miniature steam engines, vintage tractors, classic commercial vehicles and even military modes of transport.

For more information on the event and to book tickets visit: https://cls-steam.co.uk/

Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances the End of Summer Fest due to be held on 31st August at Lambton Castle has had to be cancelled.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Unfortunately, due to poor ground conditions and a waterlogged field, the difficult decision has been made by the organisers to cancel the Chester-le-Street Steam & Vintage Fair, which was due to take place at Lambton Park this weekend.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the recent Lambton Team Shoot.

The results from across the three days can be found below:

Day One

Day Two

Day Three

Please be aware that the permissive footpaths at Lambton Park will be closed from Wednesday 15th May until Monday 20th May 2024 for health and safety reasons, due to an event taking place across the Estate.

We are delighted to announce that the Lambton Team Shoot will be taking place on the 16th, 17th & 18th of May 2024.

The event will be raising funds for the Great North Air Ambulance, St George’s Church and The Durham Community Foundation.

The Lambton Thursday Shoot on 16th May starts at 9am with a cost of £475 per team of four (maximum 50 teams). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 100 targets.

The Lambton Friday Shoot on 17th May starts at 9am with a cost of £495 per team of four (maximum 50 teams). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 100 targets.

The Lambton Team Shoot on Saturday 18th May starts at 9am with a cost of £385 per team of four (maximum 80 teams per day). The drives consist of 7 flushes of 80 targets.

Any enquiries to: Ann Young 0191 385 2435 or Ian Nairn 07889 218 571

To download your entry form please click here.

Completed entry forms must be returned to the Estate office via post or email and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

We are delighted to announce that the permissive footpaths at Lambton Park will once again re-open to the public on Thursday 1st February 2024.

1st February to 30th June – Daily from 10am to 4.30pm

1st July to 30th September 10am to 4.30pm – Sundays only

Limited car parking is available in a dedicated car park at Bowes Business Park.

There will be a £3 charge for car parking. Cash only.

For more information on the routes and seasonal opening times please visit: https://www.lambtonpark.com/visiting-lambton/

We hope you enjoy your visit.

Please be aware that all the permissive footpaths at Lambton Park will close for the winter season at 4.30pm on Sunday 24th September 2023.

We look forward to welcoming you back next year.

Please be aware that, due to an event taking place at Lambton Park the permitted footpaths will be closed on Sunday 20th August 2023.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

We are delighted to once again be welcoming Chester-le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair to Lambton Park on 8th & 9th of July.

There will be a huge selection of vehicles and machines from times past, with everything from huge powerful steam engines, to classic cars and motorbikes. Not to mention, stationary engines, miniature steam engines, vintage tractors, classic commercial vehicles and even military modes of transport.

The fair is perfect for a Family day out and you can just turn up and pay on the gate.

ADULTS – £12

CHILDREN (5-15) and OAP – £8

FAMILY TICKET (2+2) – £30

Gates open 10am until 5pm

For more information visit: https://cls-steam.co.uk/

Please note that as from the 1st July 2023, the permitted footpaths at Lambton Park are now open on Sunday’s only, 10am until 4.30pm until 30th September 2023, when they will close for the winter season.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Lambton Team Shoot last weekend.

Click here for the results across the three days.