consett - co durham

[jelisa]

hi, i am visitng my boyfriends parents in newcastle - its suposed to be a small place called consett........can anyone tell me what its like and what we can do there - i am clueless....is thre a lot to do or not

[shortstop]

No idea, but maybe you could spend the time getting to know your boyfriends parents. They've obviously invited you up their to get to know you.

I'm sure they know what it's like and what their is to do.

Trust me, you NEVER get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression with the inlaws.

[ianess]

Click here and work your way through the site.
Used to be a busy industrial town in days of old but has had its problems in recent years. Don't think the locals would like to be counted as part of Newcastle though.
Beamish Museum is one of the top tourist attractions nearby but don't know if that would appeal to you.

[jelisa]

thanks for your relationship coucelling session - but me and my man are fine - as well as the inlaws......... yes you are right you never get a second chance - but the first would be more enjoyable if you show some enthusiasm in the place and area they are living - dont you think shortstop?????

[kovac]

Consett is a small place. (Philias Fogg crisp/nacho things are supposedly made their - Medomsley Rd, Consett) Like you needed to know that!

Beamish Museum is definately worth a visit if you're wanting to soak up the historical elements of the region, as is Durham (gorgeous city) and Newcastle for the fab nightlife. Consett has a few good pubs, but I've never hung out there personally.

[shortstop]

I'm sorry jelisa if you took my comments the wrong way. That wasn't my intention. From your post it sounded like you weren't looking forward to going, all I was trying to say was spend time with them and I'm sure they'll show you round the town.

Again...my apologies.

[jelisa]

shortstop - its ok dear - i did take it the wrong way totally - dont worry i will get to know them to the best of my ability - maybe it was my wording too that caused this confusion - thankyou anyway - i do understand where youa re coming from now dear...........thanks for the reply

[homerthegrea]

This might be a bit late now but i work about 10 mins from Consett and it is a hole. There is nothing to do there locally it is known as the murder capital of ther North East - only last week a girl was stabbed near to death so the lad to make sure got in his car and run her over. The above answer is right in such as it used to be a steel town but that closed 20 years go and now has a massive drug problem. For something to do then go to Beamish, Newcastle or Durham as there is nowt doing in Consett