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The Auckland Project
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
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:
- Excellent192
- Very Good103
- Average19
- Poor7
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Lee67N yorksTrip Type:FamilyDeer park
Saturday, 29th December 2018Lovely visit, surprised how much land the park covers. Lovely for a dog walk, right in the town centre, so handy for pubs and cafes. Will be back when the castle reopens. Read full review - 764graemehDurham, England, United KingdomTrip Type:Solo travelShare the Dream of One Man...You Can!
Sunday, 13th January 2019One Man, Jonathan Ruffer, had a Dream that ALL Can Share; Transformation of a Valley Town, to attract Three Hundred Thousand Every Year! A Castle, the Private Palace of 'Prince Bishops', established... Read full review - N15SouthernRailwayTrip Type:Solo travelRestoration work going on, but nice walk round Deere park.Wednesday, 6th March 2019I found the castle by accident wondering around Bishop Auckland, whist you couldn’t see much of the castle due to restoration works, wondering around the park was pleasant enough. 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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