I love Consett and Backhill Park. I used to live across the road from the top entrance when my 2 were little, so we spend many happy hours walking up and down, walking around and playing at the playground. We remember hearing the brass bands play on a Sunday at the beautiful band stand, and the main activities that have taken place there, like Shakespeare in the Park, Park Runs, family days etc. It is a beautiful park worth walking through; be warned, it is quite hilly! I have enjoyed watching players at the bowling club too. It looks great in all seasons....
Read moreConsett & Blackhill Park is a great space, well maintained by the council. It's a lovely expanse of grassed and wooded areas with important memories of Consett Steel Company embedded in the pavement. The only downside is that it is not always appreciated by some elements of the population and litter is an issue at times which is a criminal abuse of a beautiful parkland area. More water bins are needed which would...
Read moreGreat park not too far from Tesco Genesis Consett. There are a lot of things to so at the park, walk, cycle, walk your pet, kids play area, have a picnic etc. Only disadvantage there is no direct parking so need to cross a very busy road which can be tricky sometimes when with...
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