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Auckland Palace

From £60.00

Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR

Tel: +44 01388 743750

About

Auckland Palace is one of the best-preserved bishop's palaces in Europe, once home to the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham.

Today Auckland Palace is a thriving visitor attraction and part of The Auckland Project's unique collection of heritage attractions, gardens and galleries in the historic town of Bishop Auckland.

Auckland Palace offers stunning venues including the Old Library and the Bishop's Kitchen.

1) Full of character and historic charm, the Old Library in Auckland Palace is the ideal space for small events, conferences and dinners.

2) Once the medieval kitchen of Auckland Palace, the Bishop’s Kitchen is now an adaptable space which can be used for conferences, evening events and dinners.

The Auckland Project is a regeneration charity with a difference, working alongside the people of Bishop Auckland to make the town a better place to live, work and visit. By hosting your event at Auckland Palace you will be helping to build a brighter future for Bishop Auckland.

To enquire about a meeting, conference or event please email events@aucklandproject.org

Our team would be happy to help plan your event. Our team can organise bespoke plans/rates, including a familiarisation visit for your organisers.

Capacity

Bishop's Kitchen - £400 per room per day
Unit	Capacity
Conference Banqueting	70

Old Library
Unit	Capacity
Conference Boardroom	20
Conference Theatre	45

Old Library - £350 - £420 per room per day
Unit	Capacity
Conference Banqueting	45

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Facilities

Accessibility

Access Statement - Please see below
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Guide Dogs Permitted
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Wheelchair Hire

Catering

Café
Catering service
On-Site café/restaurant
Refreshments
Special dietary requirements catered for

Parking & Transport

Bike Racks / Storage
Bus Route
Car parking
Coach parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Points
Parking (charge)
Station nearby
Taxi rank nearby

Provider Facilities

Accommodation nearby
Booking required - remy.moor@aucklandproject.org Optional tours of Auckland Castle are also available for an additional charge
Wi-Fi Available

Provider Features

Accommodation Booking Service

Venue Facilities

Flipcharts
Laptop
LCD Projector & Screen
PA System
Refreshments
Stationery

Access Information

Opening Times

2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

* Venue available to hire:

Old Library
Wednesday to Friday 9am – 4pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am – 4pm
Wednesday to Sunday 6pm – 10pm

Bishop's Kitchen and Kitchen Courtyard
Wednesday to Sunday 6pm – 10pm