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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:
- Excellent188
- Very Good95
- Average19
- Poor6
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Chris MInspiring
Sunday, 15th July 2018Although building work is in progress, the atmosphere and parklands were well worth the visit. We went back two more times during our three days in Bishop. Loved all the trees in the parkland too. Read full review - Graeme HDurham, England, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesIf You Could 'Bottle' Bishop Auckland!Monday, 9th July 2018If you could Bottle Bishop Auckland, what would The Label Say? 'Slowly Brewed for over One Thousand Years, to this Present Day'! Contains a Nine Hundred year old Castle, a neat Church and imposing... Read full review
- KevinSadler2364Leicester, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelBe nice when finished
Saturday, 2nd June 2018The castle itself is undergoing serious restoration work, so I'll have to call back another time, but the deer house is quaint and, to my knowledge, unique. essentially, it's a place where the... 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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