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Things to see in Consett (United Kingdom): 20 places and when to go
Consett is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), History (7), Wildlife (7). The best known are Coria, Bywell Castle and Dilston Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.8953, -1.9634
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · History (7) · Wildlife (7) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 147 km as the crow flies
What to see in Consett
The places in and around Consett, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- CoriaArchaeological site in Corbridge, Northumberland, England, UK10 km
- Bywell CastleGrade I listed castle in Bywell, Northumberland, England, UK6.6 km
- Dilston CastleGrade I listed tower house in Northumberland, England, UK9.1 km
- HunnumRoman fort in Northumberland, England, UK13 km
- Beaufront CastleGrade I listed castle in Northumberland, England, UK12 km
- VindomoraRoman auxiliary fort in Ebchester, County Durham, England, UK7.7 km
- Halton Castle, NorthumberlandGrade I listed peel tower in Northumberland, England, UK13 km
- Collier LawHill in the United Kingdom14 km
- Corbridge BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Corbridge, Northumberland, England9.3 km
- MinsteracresMonastery in Healey, Northumberland, England, UK3 m
- Burnhill Nature ReserveProtected area12 km
- High WoodProtected area10 km
- Ladycross Quarry Nature ReserveProtected area7.1 km
- Lead Mining TrailHiking14 km
- Longburnford Quarry nature reserveProtected area12 km
- Milkwellburn WoodProtected area8.4 km
- Priestclose WoodProtected area11 km
- Skaylock HillHill in County Durham, UK11 km
- Way of LightHiking7.7 km
- Wylam Haughs Nature ReserveProtected area12 km
When to go to Consett
The best time to visit Consett is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:31
- FebPossible9:23
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:51
- JunBest time17:02
- JulBest time16:33
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:03
- DecPossible6:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57. In April, 20 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Consett
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 147 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hexham33 places24 km
- Belsay8 places25 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne98 places26 km
- Durham56 places27 km
- Barnard Castle25 places36 km
- Sunderland34 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Consett?
The best known: Coria, Bywell Castle, Dilston Castle, Hunnum, Beaufront Castle. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Consett?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 57.
How do you get to Consett?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 147 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Consett as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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