Consett
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Consett. The Consett hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Consett. From Consett you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Consett hotels and the surrounding area. Consett has associations with the Roman, Saxon, and Norman conquests. Before the early 1800s the Consett area was a wild and desolate place. Then came a degree of prosperity and a town built on industry. The iron ore deposits in the vicinity of nearby Shotley encouraged the growth of Consett. Once known as `Berry Edge', Consett began to grow after the finding of the Consett Iron and Steel works here in 1837. The Consett steel works were an industrial giant which once had iron interests in Germany and Spain. The works dominated the local skyline until their closure in 1980.

Visitor attractions and information for Consett

	Derwent Valley Railway Path, Consett. Enquiries to Durham County Council, Environment, County Hall, Durham Tel: 0191 383 3594 The Derwent Valley Railway Path shadows the River Derwent for 11 miles between Swalwell and Consett, passing through the villages of Shotley Bridge, Ebchester and Rowlands Gill. It passes through woodland, meadow and along side ponds and riverside areas. In addition there are two visitor centres, Swalwell and Thornley Woodland.
	Derwentcote Steel Furnace, Forge Lane, Hamsterley, Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, NE39 1BATel :0191 269 1200 Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools. Production ceased in the 1870’s and the furnace soon fell into disrepair. Fortunately, in 1985 it was taken into the care of English Heritage and carefully restored. About 5 miles north of Consett.
	Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum, Co. Durham Tel: 0191 370 4000. Visit the town, colliery village, farm, railway station, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway, recreating life in the North East in the early 1800's and 1900's. Beamish Museum is an open air museum where you can go underground in a drift mine, visit the pit cottages, Victorian schoolroom, a Victorian dentist and an old fashioned sweet shop. Step on board our trams and we'll transport you into the past. www.beamish.org.uk. About 10 miles east of Consett.
	Gateshead Angel of the North, Durham Road, Low Eighton, Gateshead Tel: 0191 477 3478 The Angel of the North is Britain's largest and most impressive sculpture. It stands near the A1 in Gateshead. Designed by Antony Gormley, it weighs 200 tons, is 20- metres high and has a 54-metre wing span. About 15 miles northeast of Consett.
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De Vere Slaley Hall Hexham Slaley Newcastle upon Tyne (Nr.) Durham NE47 0BY (approx 8 miles from Consett)	Hotel near Consett. Nearest Rail HEXHAM 7 miles. Slaley Hall owes its existence to Samuel Hunting who first purchased the estate lands in the late 1800's and it remains today a symbol of elegance and glory and a grand retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Set amidst 1,000 acres of prime Northumbrian forest and moorland, it is crowned by a spectacular reproduction Japanese garden. Also on the estate are 2 championship golf courses and floodlit driving range...

Best Western Derwent Manor Allensford Nr Consett Durham DH8 9BB (approx 1 mile from Consett)	Hotel near Consett. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham. The interior of the Royal Derwent is every bit as impressive as the outside. Most of the spacious en-suite bedrooms have timber-beamed ceilings and all have one or two double beds. Guinevere's Restaurant, with its huge open fire, serves a range of English and continental cuisine in stylish surroundings, while hearty bar meals can be enjoyed in our Grouse & Claret pub. Leisure Club (opened October 2003) with indoor pool, sauna, spa bath and fitness centre....
Ryton Park Country House Hotel Holburn Lane Ryton Tyne and Wear NE40 3PF (approx 7 miles from Consett)	Hotel near Consett. We are just a few minutes away from all the attractions of Newcastle. The Ryton Park offers its guests superb accommodation in a secluded position and surroundings. There are eighteen rooms to choose from in the Ryton Park Country House Hotel. Each room has been decorated and furnished so that during your stay you can enjoy the particular character and proportions of the room....
De Vere Slaley Hall Hexham Slaley Hall Slaley Hexham NE47 0BX (approx 8 miles from Consett)	Hotel near Consett. Set in 1,000 acres of prime Northumberland forest and moorland, yet close to Newcastle. Surrounded by two championship golf courses, Slaley Hall remains a grand retreat and a symbol of Edwardian elegance. The Leisure Club and Health and Beauty Spa feature a 20 metre swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium and spa. If you enjoy outdoor pursuits, Slaley Hall offers a variety of activities including fishing, archery, mountain biking, quad biking and hot air ballooning....

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