Consett
Things to do in Consett, County Durham
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Consett is well set up for visitors looking for a base to explore the North East. The six hotels and guest houses here are solidly rated—Deneview holds over 1,700 reviews averaging 4.5 stars, while Lord Crewe Arms and The Anchor Inn are also well-established choices. For those wanting to camp, Bonners Lodge and Hidden Retreat Glamping both come highly recommended, with Hidden Retreat Glamping rated 5.0 from ten reviews.
The restaurants run from high-street chains to more distinctive local options. You'll find McDonald's and KFC alongside independent spots like Sale Pepe (rated 4.6 from 609 reviews) and Sambuca Consett (rated 4.5 from 645 reviews). The Empire Theatre & Cinema is rated 4.5, and Costa Cuppacoff offers a café option rated 4.3. For something different, the Clart About Sensory Cafe stands out at 4.7 stars from 148 reviews.
Attractions include Allensford Country Park, rated 4.2 from 343 reviews, along with Believe & Be, Jumbo Jungle, and the Clart About Sensory Cafe already mentioned. There's enough here to occupy a day or two, with the country park offering outdoor space and the sensory café providing something more unusual for a visit.
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Attractions Near Consett
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Lanchester Village Mystery Treasure Trail
Durham · ⭐ 4.8
3 mi
Krazy Kingdom
Annfield Plain · ⭐ 4.3
4 mi
Hall Hill Farm
Lanchester · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
Hall Hill Playbarn
Lanchester · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Louisa Lagoon Adventure Play
Stanley · ⭐ 4.3
Curious About Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Huntfun Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
7 mi
Gibside
Gateshead · ⭐ 4.8
Camping in Consett(2)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Consett
All cottages in Consett →Aynsley Mews
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £513
Rivers Edge Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £407
The Village Hall
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £2,222
Woodpecker Hollow
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £143
Romany Hollow
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £163
Chestnut Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £437
Sycamore Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £277
Barn Owl Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,232
Common questions about Consett
How many campsites are there in Consett?
We list 2 campsites in and around Consett, of which 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Consett have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Consett offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Consett?
We list 6 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Consett.
What is there to do in Consett?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Consett.
Where can I eat in Consett?
We list 29 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Consett.
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