title: Lambton, Tyne and Wear
text: # Lambton, Tyne and Wear
  
  Lambton is an area of Washington, in the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It lies about 2 miles (3 km) northeast of Chester-le-Street. It is historically part of County Durham. It is linked to the Lambton family, Lambton Castle and is the legendary home of the Lambton Worm.
  
  New Lambton is located just a few miles from the Lambton estate.
  
  