We are delighted to bring to the market 9 Discount Sale Homes to the west of Cornriggs Road. Discount Market Sale (DMS) are homes that can be purchased, by eligible purchasers, at a 20% discount of the open market price. That discount exists in perpetuity and would be passed on to all future owners of the home.

If you know of anyone that may be interested in enquiring about these new homes, please ask them to contact enquiries@stbarnabasway.com to discuss eligibility criteria and application process, or please visit the website and download the brochure for more information:  

St. Barnabas Way at Lambton Park – Exceptional homes at Discount Market Sale

Temporary Footpath Closures – Wild Deer Trail Run 

Ahead of the 2026 Wild Deer Trail Run, we are writing to inform all residents and visitors of the temporary permissive footpath closure across the Lambton Estate to support the safe delivery of this fantastic annual event.

All permissive footpaths across the Estate will be temporarily closed on Sunday 16^th August 2026. 

For residents, The Paddocks will remain open during this time. However, we kindly ask that residents take extra care when travelling around the Estate as part of the access route to The Paddocks will be in use for event activities. 

The Wild Deer Run

Although the permissive routes will be closed for the day, we would encourage all residents and visitors to take advantage of this exciting opportunity and get involved in one of the North East’s most scenic trail running events,

The event includes:

• 5km Trail Run – NEW FOR 2026!!
• 5 Mile Trail Run 
• 10 Mile Trail Run 
• 15 Mile Trail Run 

And all finishers will receive:

• Bespoke event medal
• Wild Deer merchandise
• A post-race snack & drink

Spaces are still available to purchase on their website:

: LAMBTON CASTLE SUMMER TRAIL RUNS 2026

Whether you’re an experienced trail runner or looking to take on a new challenge, there’s a distance to suit everyone. The event is also dog-friendly, with one well-controlled dog permitted per runner.

We appreciate that these temporary closures may cause some inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation while the event takes place.

We are delighted to share details of Burnmoor Cricket Club’s upcoming Summer Festival Weekend, taking place from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August.

The event promises four days of community fun featuring:

• Live music
• DJ Rossi Hodgson
• Football tournaments
• Bouncy castle
• Tombola’s, games and raffles
• Burnmoor 1st XI vs Hetton Lyons
• Hot food and snacks
• Cocktail bar & drink promotions

Running daily from 12 noon until 11pm, the festival is a great opportunity to support a valued local Club, enjoy the summer weather and spend time with family and friends!

Burnmoor Cricket Club
28^th –31^st August 2026
FREE ENTRY – No ticket required

We would encourage residents of the Estate and visitors alike to attend the event and help make it a fantastic weekend for the Club and the wider community!

We are delighted to confirm the charitable donations raised through the 2026 Lambton Charity Clay Shoot.

Thanks to the incredible support of our participants, sponsors, prize donors and volunteers, this year’s event has raised a fantastic:

£5,500 for Great North Air Ambulance

£5,000 for Wearside Women in Need

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated prizes and volunteered to help make the day such a success. Their continued generosity and involvement are what make this event possible every year!

It is because of the generosity and community support of those involved that the Lambton Charity Clay Shoot continues to be one of the highlights of the Estate’s calendar, making a positive difference to local charities.

Thank you once again to all those who contributed to the 2026 event. We are extremely grateful for your support and look forward to continuing this valued tradition in the years ahead.

We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Dog Show, one of the exclusive events held for the residents of Lambton Park.

Held in The Walled Garden, the event benefitted from excellent weather and attracted a wonderful turnout, with 26 dogs in attendance (including Tiggy the Flat-Coated Retriever, pictured above).

Throughout the afternoon, participants competed in a variety of fun classes, from Dog with the Waggiest Tail and Best Trick to Golden Oldie and Best Rescue Dog. The standard was exceptionally high, and we were delighted to crown Willow the Golden Retriever as this year’s Overall Lambton Champion.

We are also pleased to announce that, thanks to entry fees and donations, an impressive £225 was raised for Stray Aid UK, a County Durham-based animal welfare charity. 

Thank you once again to all those who attended, we hope both owners and dogs enjoyed the afternoon, and we look forward to welcoming you to future events within the park.

Temporary Footpath Closures – Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair 

Ahead of the 2026 Chester-Le-Street Steam and Vintage Fair, we are writing to inform all residents and commercial tenants of the temporary permissive footpath closures across the Lambton Estate.

The racecourse loop will be closed from the evening of Friday 19 June 2026 and will reopen on the morning of Wednesday 1 July 2026. This is the field where the event will be hosted, so additional time is required for set-up and dismantling before and after the event weekend.

In addition, all permissive footpaths across the Estate will be temporarily closed from the evening of Friday 26 June 2026 until the morning of Tuesday 30 June 2026. This means the footpaths will be closed on Saturday 27 June, Sunday 28 June and Monday 29 June.

There will also be a significant number of wagons and vehicles travelling along Estate roads during this period. We kindly ask that extra care is taken when travelling around the Estate.

The Steam & Vintage Fair

Although the permissive routes will be closed, residents and visitors are warmly welcomed to attend the attractions at the Steam and Vintage Fair, which will be held on the Estate on Saturday 27 June 2026 and Sunday 28 June 2026.

The event provides two action-packed days full of unique attractions, perfect for the whole family. The event will showcase an exclusive range of exhibits including vintage cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, military vehicles, tractors, stationary engines and fairground rides.

Although the window for pre-ordering tickets has now closed, you can attend on either day of the event and pay by cash or card on the gate.

• Adults – £12
• Concession (65+) – £10
• Kids (5–15) – £6
• Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 kids) – £30
• Under 5s – FREE

Further information is available on the fair organisers’ website: 

Chester-Le-Street Steam & Vintage Fair

We appreciate that these temporary closures may cause some inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation while the event takes place.

The Estate is pleased to share that around 13 benches have now been installed along the Ridge Walk and wider permissive routes, with more still to come in the Paddocks and along Jimmy’s Lane. 

Crafted from locally sourced live edge timber, these benches form part of our ongoing improvements to the permissive routes, across the Estate. 

We hope the benches provide a place to sit, relax and enjoy some of the wonderful views on the Estate.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Lambton Team Shoot.

The results are below:

Thursday 21^st May

Friday 22^nd May

Saturday 23^rd May

While we await confirmation of the 2026 total, here’s a look back at the impact of last year’s Charity Clay Shoot donations.

In 2025, the Estate were proud to donate:

• £5,000 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS)
• £3,000 to 1st Burnmoor Scouts
• £3,000 to East Durham Veterans.

Since 2012, this event has raised over £76,000 for GNAAS alone.

The Lambton Charity Clay Shoot continues to be a well-supported annual event and one of the highlights of the Estates calendar, with strong local competition and making a real difference to local charities.

We will share a further update once the 2026 total has been confirmed – watch this space!

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 Wednesday 13th 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.