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Paul Collingwood Pavilion, Chester-le-Street: view, shade and what to expect
The Paul Collingwood Pavilion, formerly the South West Terrace, occupies the south-western corner of the Riverside between South Terrace and Don Robson Pavilion. Public outdoor seats, Castle View hospitality and the Cathedral Suite are different ways to spend a day in this building; book the product you want.
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At a glance: Paul Collingwood Pavilion
The view
The south-western corner
The corner gives an angled view up and across the ground. A seat towards South Terrace feels more end-on, while one towards Don Robson moves towards a side-on perspective. Compare the tier and block on the official map: height helps you follow the wider field.
Tiers, cover and sunshine
Pavilion cover varies by tier. It catches morning sun, then mixed light after lunch. Confirm the row, restricted view and accessible route with Durham; an outdoor Pavilion ticket does not include an indoor room.
Castle View
Castle View is within this Pavilion. Durham’s selected 2026 T20 Pie & Pint offer includes suite access, padded balcony seating, a pie and a pint, plus access to a cash bar. That is a dated package description: check the named offer for your fixture. Lumley Castle overlooks the Riverside; Lumley Castle Hotel (Paid link) offers a nearby overnight option.
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Cathedral Suite
The club’s renaming announcement places the Cathedral Suite in the same Pavilion building. Treat it as a separately arranged room or hospitality booking. Ask which viewing seats, catering and entrance your chosen package includes; an ordinary bowl seat does not include suite access.
● Afternoon sun
A general guide for a sunny summer day; front rows catch more sun.
Outside the Riverside at Chester-le-Street
Food, drink and toilets
Castle View’s named package has its own catering and drinks arrangements. Public outdoor spectators use the concessions operating for the match instead. Durham’s current hospitality page is the place to compare a lounge place or executive booking against an ordinary ticket, with the inclusions and fixture kept together.
Own food and soft drinks are allowed. Blast and internationals prohibit own alcohol; glass containers are prohibited. For the Paul Collingwood Pavilion at Chester-le-Street, eligible county days allow a limited alcohol quantity: confirm the amount with the Box Office.
The ground is cashless. For the Paul Collingwood Pavilion at Chester-le-Street, ask a steward for the nearest suitable toilet, and arrange accessible viewing before selecting an ordinary row. For the Paul Collingwood Pavilion at Chester-le-Street, Durham’s accessible facilities include Changing Places and sensory support; check the ground regulations before packing.
Who it suits
Paul Collingwood Pavilion suits corner-view cricket watchers and groups choosing Castle View hospitality. Practical tip: give Durham the outdoor stand name or exact suite name when booking.
Tickets for this stand
Book public outdoor seats through Durham’s official ticket store. Members’ rooms and hospitality need separate entitlement or booking.
| 2027 public adult ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Pakistan ODI: 23 May | £60 |
| New Zealand IT20: 7 September | £50 |
| Two-match bundle | £90 |
Prices depend on the seat category shown when you book. Durham’s official 2027 brochure identifies the blocks and member discounts.
For the Paul Collingwood Pavilion at Chester-le-Street, remaining 2027 international seats reach general sale at 10:00 on 14 October 2026, after members’ priority and ballot windows. Check official availability; resale dates are TBC. Busy Blast fixtures may require members to reserve a bowl seat. Last checked: October 2026.
Compare Durham membership benefits before relying on a lounge or guest entitlement.
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Compare neighbouring stands: South Terrace · Don Robson Pavilion.
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