What's on inConsett


Welcome to Consett

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Consett - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Consett to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Consett

Tourist Attractions


Tanfield Railway

World's oldest exisiting railway, originally opened in 1725. 3 mile steam passenger railway between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield. Loco and carriage collection and Britiain's oldest engine shed built in 1854.Open: Daily 10am ‐ 5pmTrain Times: Summer Sunday, Bank Holiday Monday and Wednesday…

The Weardale Railway

New attraction planned to open July 2004. Steam railway running 5 miles beside the River Wear between Wolsingham and Stanhope in the Durham Dales.Open: Planned to open 17 July then open daily until 3 Oct. Also open 4,5,11,12,18,19, 26‐31 Dec and 1 and 2 Jan…

Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum

Britain&8217;s Best Museum Period Living & Traditional Homes &8216;2005 Best of British Awards&8217; and &8216;Living Museum of the Year 2004&8217; Good Britain Guide, Beamish is one of the region&8217;s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early…

Topgun Paintball

We are the only UKPSF Accredited Paintball Venue in the North East near to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham, making us ideal for Newcastle Stag Parties and Hen activity days out.Our vast site is split into themed zones and is ideal for Corporate and Teambuilding events, where you can…

The Trades

The Trades Nightclub in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01207 503836 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Causey Arch

World's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725‐1926, standing 80 feet above a wooded gorge. Picnic area with replica 18th Century coal waggon. Tanfield Railway runs between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield.Open: Throughout the year ‐ normally locked at dusk.…

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