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The Auckland Project
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Tel: +44 01388 743750
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent197
- Very Good108
- Average19
- Poor7
- Terrible1
Recent Reviews:
- Jeff WLeeds, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesA lovely taster of northern castles.
Friday, 19th July 2019Currently undergoing a major refurb. so only a few rooms open for visits. When completed.....it will certainly merit a visit. Read full review - mslancashire503927Burnley, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayUnder refurb
Friday, 26th July 2019Although under refurb this is our first time here. Having been to the viewing tower our tickets allowed us entry to here too. All staff very friendly and have obviously been well trained on their... Read full review - StevenY22Cowpen Bewley, United KingdomGorgeous gallerySaturday, 17th August 2019The castle is an amazing building. Visiting the chapel as part of a confirmation ceremony we were given access to the rest of the castle. There were bats roofing in the chapel which was just... 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, 14th September 2019 - Saturday, 14th September 2019
Saturday, 12th October 2019 - Saturday, 12th October 2019
Auckland Project: Young Archaeologists' ClubOne 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.
The Auckland Project: 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.
