Lambton, Tyne and Wear explained

Type:Village
Official Name:Lambton
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tyne and Wear
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:England
Subdivision Type:Sovereign state
Subdivision Name:United Kingdom
Pushpin Map:United Kingdom Tyne and Wear
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tyne and Wear
Grid Name:OS grid reference

Lambton is an area of Washington, in the City of Sunderland metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, England. It lies about 2miles 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.