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Durham Unites for Elite Women's Sports Facility

4/1/2025

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Durham Cricket and Durham Women’s FC are joining forces to create a groundbreaking facility in Chester-le-Street dedicated to elite women's sports. This ambitious project will feature a high-performance center for football and cricket, a 150-room hotel, and community sports amenities, positioning North East England as the UK's pioneering Region of Sport.

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Durham Cricket and Durham Women’s FC are joining forces to create a groundbreaking facility in Chester-le-Street dedicated to elite women's sports. This ambitious project will feature a high-performance center for football and cricket, a 150-room hotel, and community sports amenities, positioning North East England as the UK's pioneering Region of Sport.