Bishop Auckland is a market town with several attractions co-ordinated by the Auckland Project, a regeneration charity working to transform Bishop Auckland into a cultural destination. A good place to start your visit is the Auckland Tower which is also an information centre. Bishop Auckland Bus Station is ¾ mile from the Railway Station.
A standard gauge heritage railway running 16 miles through Weardale to Stanhope,
the principal station on the line. Tearoom at Stanhope. Events programme.
Access is by path directly from the National Rail station.
Open see website for dates and train times.
www.weardale-railway.org.uk
A viewing platform providing panoramic views of Bishop Auckland and the surrounding countryside.
Local history exhibition. This is a good place to start your visit. Admission free.
Open WThFSSu 1030-1600.
www.aucklandproject.org
A gallery dedicated to the art, history and culture of Spain. The works were originally in
Auckland Castle (now known as Auckland Palace).
Open WThFSSu 1200-1600, tours in morning.
www.aucklandproject.org
An art collection depicting life in the Durham coal mines and the mining communities that grew up around them.
Open WThFSSu 1030-1600.
www.aucklandproject.org
The former apartments of the Bishops of Durham give an insight into the lives of the Bishops from 1800
to the present day. The state rooms have been restored to their Georgian gothic splendour.
Faith Museum exploring 6000 years of British history through faith. Chapel. Café. Exhibitions programme.
The Palace is surrounded by landscaped Gardens and a large Deer Park. Combined admission options, see website.
Open WThFSSu 1030-1600. Deer Park dawn-dusk (admission free).
www.aucklandproject.org
An extraordinary Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' deer shelter built in 1760 for the Bishops of Durham.
External viewing only. Admission free.
Open when Deer Park is open (see above).
www.english-heritage.org.uk
See what life was like for the Romans in County Durham at this large and exceptionally well-preserved fort
with two bath-houses and the remains of the commanding officer's house. Refreshments. Events programme.
Open Apr-Oct, Daily 1000-1630.
www.durham.gov.uk/binchester
Binchester Roman Fort is 1 mile from Auckland Tower and Palace.
A wetland nature reserve beside the River Wear created from former sand and gravel pits.
The habitats include lakes, reedbeds, mixed woodland and grassland. Bird watching hides and surfaced paths.
Visitor Centre in old farm buildings. Café and picnic area. Admission free.
Open Visitor Centre Daily 1000-1600, Reserve anytime.
www.durhamwt.com
Bus 101 from near railway station to High Grange (watch for sign to Low Barns),
14 minutes journey, then 1 mile walk. M-S hourly.
Operated by Weardale Travel.
