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The Auckland Project
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Tel: +44 01388 743750
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- VAQAS VB Attraction
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent200
- Very Good111
- Average19
- Poor7
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- DarrenS344Bright, AustraliaTrip Type:Friends getawayPlenty to See
Wednesday, 11th September 2019Visited the Deer Park and was and the sourrounds. Nice walk but there are no Deer in the Park. Plenty of construction work being done around the area so will be even better once all of it is... Read full review - roxy hGreater London, United KingdomNot open until 02/11/2019Friday, 4th October 2019The bishop's palace is closed for extensive renovations until the above date so cannot rate it .However the large attached park is open and there is an old deer house to be seen from the outside... Read full review
- sheepygoldlondonTrip Type:CouplesSuper refurbishment
Sunday, 6th October 2019The castle is not fully open for another few weeks however the Bishop Trevor gallery is with a very interesting exhibition on Nicholas Poussin's Triumph of Pan and contemporary paintings. Also there... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2019 (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) |
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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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Friday, 10th May 2019 - Saturday, 14th December 2019
The Auckland Project - Past & Future ToursTake a 45 minute guided tour of our historic Market Place and learn about the buildings, the people and the stories within it. From Romans to iconic retailers, our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a journey through the centuries. Meet 11:00- more info
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England, Bishop AucklandKynren is a first for the UK, there really is nothing like it on such an EPIC scale: our huge open air amphitheatre seats 8,000 guests per night, sat directly in front of the lake, you are struck by the majestic backdrop of Auckland Castle. With 1,000 cast and crew and a performance area of over 7…
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.
Saturday, 9th November 2019 - Saturday, 9th November 2019
Saturday, 14th December 2019 - Saturday, 14th December 2019
Young Archaeologists' Club: Auckland ProjectOne Saturday a month, children from 7 to 11 will have the opportunity to join our Young Archaeologists’ Club, exploring archaeology with our Learning Officers and learning more about the stories of the past and the Bishops of Durham. Booking essential £2- more info
Bishop Trevor Gallery, Bishop AucklandThe gallery will house 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.
Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project, Bishop AucklandThe gallery will house 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 Auckland900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland will once again welcome visitors from November 2019, following a three-year conservation programme led by regeneration charity and visitor destination, The Auckland Project.
Saturday, 2nd November 2019 - Saturday, 2nd November 2019
Community Day at Auckland CastleAfter three years of conservation work, Auckland Castle re-opens its doors on Saturday, 2 November. Join us to celebrate the opening and be the first to see inside the Castle. There will be a ribbon cutting at 10:30am before live entertainment and activities are held throughout the day.
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Bishop’s Kitchen: Auckland Castle, Bishop AucklandThe Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of the Castle, and will offer a warm welcome, and a delicious range of tempting treats, serving a selection of soups, sandwiches, salads and cakes, and you’ll be able to choose to eat in the beautifully refurbished medieval kitchen, or in our dog friendly…
Auckland Castle Shop, Bishop AucklandOur shop, in Auckland Castle will sell a range of quality products and gifts inspired by our collection. Add to the memories of your visit and pick up a special gift or souvenir.
