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.

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