Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Co Durham

Durham Retail to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

Durham City has evolved from its origins as an ancient Cathedral City into a key administrative, commercial and educational centre within County Durham. The city is internationally recognised for its historic significance, centred around the Norman Cathedral and Castle, which together form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This rich heritage, combined with a vibrant retail and leisure offering, attracts in excess of 750,000 visitors annually. Durham also benefits from a strong local economy supported by public sector employment and a substantial student population, helping to sustain consistent levels of footfall throughout the year.

Date on Market:

23/03/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a prominent two-storey retail unit positioned centrally on Front Street, the primary retail artery within Chester-le-Street.

Date on Market:

12/03/2026

Peterlee Retail to Rent

Constructed in 1995, the property comprises three self-contained modern retail warehouse units. There are approximately 137 car parking spaces to the front of the warehouses offering a generous car parking.

Date on Market:

10/03/2026

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors offering retail accommodation within. The property is located on Front Street within Chester Le Street.

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

Peterlee Retail to Rent

Castle Dene sits at the heart of the “new town” of Peterlee and forms a significant proportion of the town centre and its retail offer. Anchored by an 80,000 sq ft Asda and located adjacent to the towns central bus station, the town continues to expand with significant housing development underway on the former surrounding coalfields

Date on Market:

03/12/2025

Durham Retail to Rent

Prominent roadside location adjacent to the A167 and near the A688, approximately 5 miles south of Durham City, with excellent connectivity: 3 mins to A1(M) J61, 12 mins to Durham, and 40 mins to Newcastle.

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

Substantial retail premises over 3 floors available to let, in the heart of Bishop Auckland with a flexible lease available. Situated in a prominent position on Bishop Auckland's high street. The ground floor unit has approx. 3000sqft of retail space, whilst the second/third floor contains additional storage space, kitchen and WC.

Date on Market:

26/03/2025

Bishop Auckland Office / Retail to Rent

Bishop Auckland town centre has a range of businesses including a mix of retail stores, food outlets, local independent stores as well as financial services including banks. The town centre has undergone major investment to improve local services as well as provide the town with attractions such as the Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower, Auckland Castle, Deer Park and Walled Gardens as well as the new attractions such as the Spanish Art Gallery and Faith Museum. The town centre is also host to an array of popular annual events such as the Food Festival, and Kynren - the open air live action show, which attract thousands of people from much further afield every year.

Property Type:

Retail

Date on Market:

19/08/2025

Durham Retail to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

The property is situated in a prime position in the heart of historic Durham City Centre. The premises overlook the Market Place which links the busy Silver and Saddler Streets. The building is near to the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre where major redevelopment is planned to provide new student rooms and other retail accommodation. A number of occupiers including Boots, Halifax, Nationwide, Lloyds, Start Fitness , Next are situated nearby as detailed upon the attached street traders plan.

Date on Market:

28/01/2026

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

The retail and leisure scheme extends to approximately 164,000 sqft all on the ground floor (GIA) with 600 surface car parking spaces. With 2 remaining units a 2,000 sqft Drive Thru to sit at the front of the scheme with Popeyes Drive Thru, TUI, Greggs and Kaspas and 18,000 sqft in the main leisure terrace to sit alongside Reel Cinemas, 5 new restaurants, Puregym, Homebargains, and The Range. The scheme is ready for occupiers to fit out.

Date on Market:

23/09/2024

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

Date on Market:

01/03/2017

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

The property comprises retail accommodation totalling 2,250 sq ft with additional ancillary first floor space. The premises occupy a prominent position at the junction of Newgate Street and Market Square.

Date on Market:

08/07/2020

Stanley Retail to Rent

The units are located in the Clifford Road Retail Park. Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB.

Date on Market:

10/02/2017

Chester Le Street Retail to Rent - Durham

Chester-le-Street Station is located approximately a 5 minute walk from the town centre on Station Road. The station is operated and managed by Northern and is located on the east coast main line between Durham and Newcastle. There are regular train services to Newcastle, Durham, Darlington, York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

23/05/2023