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22 things to look forward to in Durham 2022
The Auckland Project
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Tel: +44 01388 743750
Book Tickets
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
TripAdvisor
- Excellent241
- Very Good124
- Average23
- Poor8
- Terrible2
Recent Reviews:
- TouranPSunderland, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelBit expensive
Thursday, 14th October 2021I visited here on the day of the Bishop Auckland food festival as I hadn’t seen it since the refurbishment. I did think £10 was pricey for a one off visit considering a volunteer told me it used to... Read full review - naturalCeltCounty Durham, United KingdomWhether or not you think you like Spanish Golden Age Art, go - just go...
Thursday, 14th October 2021I am frankly staggered by the new Spanish Gallery that has just opened in Bishop Auckland. It is far larger than I expected; it contains many works of superb quality; it has some very imaginative... Read full review - Doncorn_13Durham, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesOne off visitSunday, 17th October 2021Wanted to support this local attraction and was certainly worth a visit. The staff were friendly and informative at the castle however I thought £10 was a little steep for what we saw. Not somewhere... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
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Access Information
Opening Times
| 2022 (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A689 to Bishop Auckland.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Bishop Auckland Station. Proceed along Newgate Street to the Market Place and castle is through clock tower gate in far corner of the square.
Highlights...
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop, Bishop AucklandNo.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral history interviews we are collecting.
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 Tower - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandAuckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.
Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe gallery houses a special programme of exhibitions, bringing fine art to Bishop Auckland, in particular European paintings dating from 1600 to 1900. This will include masterpieces on loan from private collections.
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandPositioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, 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 tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries, exploring how its artists expressed the tension between man’s yearning for eternity and the self-evident transience of life.
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries, exploring how its artists expressed the tension between man’s yearning for eternity and the self-evident transience of life.
