Consett is a town in the northwest of County Durham, England, and is the administrative centre of the district of Derwentside. The town is perched on the steep eastern bank of the River Derwent and owes its origins to industrial development arising from lead mining in the area, together with the development of the steel industry in the Derwent Valley, which was initiated by immigrant German cutlers and sword-makers from Solingen, who settled in the village of Shotley Bridge during the seventeenth century.
Attractions: Derwent Walk Country Park Allensford Country Park Pow Hill Country Park Gibside Beamish Open Air Museum Prudhoe Castle Waldrige Fell Country Park Blanchland Abbey Metroland, Gateshead Angel of the North Brancepeth Castle Lumley Castle Durham Castle Durham Cathedral St Nicholas Cathedral Near by Cities: Durham (18.7 km) Gateshead (19.0 km) Newcastle upon Tyne (19.7 km) Hexham (21.4 km) Spennymoor (23.8 km) Bishop Auckland (24.7 km) Entertainment: Soviet Union Bars Belle Vue Swimming Centre O'Neill Entertainment- Mobile Disco Sports & Activities Consett & District Golf Club Supa Snooker Consett AFC Consett Rugby Club Nearest Train Station : East Tanfield Station ( 6 miles ) Andrews House Station ( 8 miles ) Causey Arch ( 8 miles) Nearest Airport Newcastle (22.8 km) Durham Tees Valley (45.9 km)