Consett is a small town located high on the edge of the Pennines in northwest County Durham, close to the river Derwent and is the administrative capitol of the Derwentside district. In 1841 Consett was a small village with just over a hundred inhabitants. It became a boom town when a small group of entrepreneurs introduced the first blast furnaces and formed the Consett Iron Company. Perched on the eastern bank of the river Derwent, Consett owes its origins to the industrial development that arose from lead mining together with the development of the steel industry from the Derwent Valley. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Derwent Valley was the home of the British steel industry, helped by the availability of coal from Tyneside and the import of quality iron ore from Sweden through Newcastle. By the nineteenth century however, steel was being made from British iron ore and so the geographic advantage was lost allowing Sheffield to become the leading centre. At its peak in the 1960’s the Consett Steel Works provided jobs for over 6000 workers but intense competition from Teeside and overseas saw its closure and by the 1980’s the town suffered severe unemployment. Where steel once dominated the town, Consett today is home to a variety of small and medium sized businesses and the Derwent Reservoir is popular with families and tourists.
Dentist
Mr I Lightfoot
Shotley Bridge Dental Surgery
Doctor
Hamilton & Partners
Hamilton & Partners Blackhill
Leadgate Surgery
Stevenson & Partners
Solicitor
Shops
Rose Cottage Flowers
Consett Pet Centre Ltd
Delves Pet Warehouse
Leadgate Pharmacy
Eyesite
Coco Reef
Places to Stay near Consett
Derwent Manor Hotel (1.99 miles)
Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of ... More
The Old Mill Knitsley (2.44 miles)
The Anchor Inn (3.89 miles)
Welcome to the Anchor Inn of Whittonstall. Originally built as a coach house in the 1700's this splendid inn and acclaimed restaurant offers two well-stocked bars along with traditional inn style dining.The Anchor Inn is ... More | visit website
Kings Head (4.62 miles)
Cornmill Cottage at Stowhouse Farm Cottages (5.94 miles)
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Nestling within 120 acres of peaceful farmland, four pretty and very comfortable cottages are ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt treasures of England's northerly counties. Attractions as ... More
South Causey Inn (6.20 miles)
Hamsteels Hall (6.28 miles)
Chapel House Apartments (6.65 miles)
Royal Oak (6.65 miles)
Welcome to the Royal Oak . The Royal Oak is a family run Venue situated in one of Durham's hidden Valleys offering fantastic panorama, venues and walks. We have a ... More
Beamish Hall (6.81 miles)
17th Century Beamish Hall Hotel is located in a secluded and picturesque setting near to the historic city of Durham. Next door to Beamish Museum, the hotel has individually designed bedrooms ... More
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