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The Auckland Project
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Tel: +44 01388 743750
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent186
- Very Good94
- Average19
- Poor6
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Ian STrip Type:Solo travelUnder renovation
Sunday, 29th April 2018The Castle(Palace) at Bishop Auckland is being renovated outside and inside to bring it back to how it wad in the distant past. Work continues daily on this Gem in the Land of the Prince Bishops... Read full review - whatyaseeiswhatyagetBishop Auckland, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBeautiful local gemSunday, 15th April 2018Well worth a visit although currently under major construction. We visit often in all weathers as the grounds are extensive and the Castle, history & items inside very interesting Read full review
- 938fjgUlverston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesCastle was shut,Deer House impressive
Friday, 6th April 2018We were in the area and popped in last August. the castle was shut for extensive renovation and as far as the security was concerned there were no tours of any kind. Walked through the park down to... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| Auckland Castle Park (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018) |
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* Kindly note: the Castle is now closed for restoration, however keep a look out as we will have many activities throughout 2018
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.
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Saturday, 7th July 2018 - Saturday, 7th July 2018
Saturday, 4th August 2018 - Saturday, 4th August 2018
Saturday, 1st September 2018 - Saturday, 1st September 2018
Saturday, 6th October 2018 - Saturday, 6th October 2018
Saturday, 3rd November 2018 - Saturday, 3rd November 2018
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