—Local Information & Useful Links—

 

The staff at Rise Lettings have a detailed knowledge of the North East so we have compiled a list of links, services and recommended leisure activities to help you select the right place to live and enjoy your new home.

This page is divided into the following sections:-

• Councils
• Education
• Leisure

Councils

Durham County Council

Chester-le-Street Council

City of Durham Council

Derwentside District Council

Sunderland City Council

Gateshead Council

Education

Schools - For information on County Durham's schools click here

Colleges - Durham is home to New College which offers a large variety of courses for higher education, further education, sixth form, work based learning and part time courses.

Universities - Durham University offers a wide range of courses and is considered to be one of the best universities in the country.  Sunderland University offers an ever expanding range of courses and one of the best learning and support facilities in the country for media and business studies.

Leisure

Chester-le-Street is home to the Durham County Riverside cricket ground and partly due to this, is always lively and full of families enjoying the fresh air, views and family activities on offer every weekend throughout the spring, summer and autumn.

As well as cricket, Chester-le-Street Riverside offers an excellent range of other sports and leisure facilities to suit all types of interest from a gentle walk through the conservation area to skateboarding in the Skate Park.

Durham City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, attracting visitors from all over the world throughout the year.  The City is dominated by the stunning and historic cathedral which is surrounded by ancient bridges and river walks.  During the spring and summer you can hire a rowing boat to get a unique perspective of the City and the River Wear.

The City offers various leisure facilities from the Gala theatre and cinema complex to the Botanic Gardens. If shopping is your preferred leisure pastime then Durham is well equipped with independent designer shops and all the well known high street names within the city's two shopping centres - The Gates and The Prince Bishops.