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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:
- Excellent189
- Very Good98
- Average19
- Poor7
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Richard BBlackpool, United KingdomDisappointed
Wednesday, 3rd October 2018was informed this was a good place to visit, however on arrival we found it closed until next year, no access to the grounds either Read full review - NorfolkNaomiTrip Type:FamilyNice walk
Monday, 24th September 2018Unfortunately the castle itself is closed until 2019 but the deer park adjacent is open and is nice to walk around; go up to the deer house it is very impressive. Read full review - Gordon SSheffield, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayFamily walkSunday, 16th September 2018Loved our walk around the grounds of this olde style building. Sorry I didn't take any photos. But at the minute (Sept 2018) it's like a building site and it's not very wheelchair friendly unless you... 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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