Binchester Roman Fort

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Binchester
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 8DJ

Tel: +44 01388 663089

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Ruins at Binchester Roman Fort

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Adult£5.00 per ticket type
Child£3.00 per ticket type
Concession£4.00 per ticket type

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  • Guide Dogs Permitted
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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The fort is approximately 1.5 miles north of Bishop Auckland. It is signposted from the A690 Durham - Crook road, from the A688 Spennymoor - Bishop Auckland road and from Bishop Auckland Town Centre.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Bishop Auckland Station.

Highlights...

Auckland TowerThe Way of Life, DarlingtonThe Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.

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