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Something Spectacular Is Taking Flight at Kynren – The Storied Lands
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
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Bishop Auckland
County Durham
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Tel: +44 01388 743 750
Book Tickets
Prices
Free entry.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024 - Visit England
Visitor Ready 2024 - Visit England
VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
TripAdvisor
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (19 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:00 |
* Last entry 3.30pm
Highlights...
The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, at the heart of County Durham.
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandWith three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery explores working life in the coal mines through original artefacts and artworks by prominent mining artists such as Tom McGuinness and Norman Cornish.
Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandPositioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Palace, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.
The 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.
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandSitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have encountered faith.
