Auckland Castle

900-year-old Auckland Castle was a private palace for the Prince Bishops of Durham.
Find out what makes Auckland Castle such a significant part of English history in the latest edition of our Behind the Scenes videos, with our Volunteer Tour Leader, Lydia Nicholson.
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Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns next weekend. See our main page The Auckland Project for updates on what we've got planned for next weekend!

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Even the trees are twinkling at our Christmas Market - open tonight until 7pm!

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The Auckland Castle Christmas market returns once again this month!
Dates are 17,18,19 November! http://www.aucklandcastle.org/even…/chr istmas-market-2017-2/

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Join us for our popular torch lit trail through the Deer Park this weekend and encounter ghostly figures and historic tales. #AllHallowsWalk #familyfun
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Test out leatherwork and create your own small leather item in this workshop, with an Am and a Pm session, don't miss out!
Book your place here: AM session - http://bit.ly/2xmWSpG PM session - http://bit.ly/2hhQW8u

If you're planning to visit the Deer Park, please be aware that a large tree has fallen down due to the high winds and is blocking the path close to Trevor's Bridge. It will be removed by the end of the week.
The park remains open and our team have checked it fully and it is safe for visitors to access.

We can't think of a more aptly named venue for our Pop-up Museum than Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham.
We're here until 5pm; come and join us to try on a Bishop's mitre and have your picture taken sitting in our replica throne!

Using traditional techniques of this ancient art, carve a grotesque face in stone. This 2-day workshop, takes place on Sat 30 September - Sun 1 October. Book today!

All Hallows’ is an event that remembers those that have gone before.
Daisy Arts’ inspiration is of people from our past, our history, our County, bringing their stories to life over two nights, to startle and regale those attending our guided walks.
All Hallows’ is for everyone, with earlier time-slots for families and younger children and later times for older groups, as the night becomes darker and the walk more surprising!
... A thrilling 40min family friendly torch lit trail meandering through The Deer Park, setting off in groups from the Castle every 20mins between 5pm and 8pm each night.
Adults £6/Under 16s £4 Booking is essential – please email bookings@aucklandproject.org or call 01388 743 797.
Plenty of layers, warm coats and walking shoes or wellies essential and please bring a bright torch too!
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Such a beautiful Castle with lots of history, lovely to walk around and in my home town.

Staff are wonderful and very helpful, grounds are a pleasure to walk round. Many hidden gems such as the deer house

Really interesting with lots of history. Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Fantastic setting and always something new to see at every visit.

Performed at the All Hallows walk alongside my college and Daisy Arts. Amazing experience and amazing people. Auckland Castle grounds are stunning! Strongly recommend people to visit xx

Lovely place to visit & Dogs very welcome(under control) but doesn't mean off the lead ���

I attended the Xmas market Saturday with my mam and also Sunday with friends.

We had a great time buying handcrafted gifts and had the added bonus of a chapel tour, followed by a whistle stop tour of the public viewing area of the Castle to see the remarkable work that’s going on, with 2 great guides who answered all our questions and were both lovely and very knowledgeable.

After having 2 lovely afternoons it was great to pop into a few local eateries to be turned away because they were full. We managed to get seated at a pub, no complaints from us.

Well done on a great weekend the Town was thriving with loads of happy locals and visitors.

Had a walk around the deer park in glorious sunshine. Really close to town, river and Binchester Roman Fort so lots of options for a day out with the family.

Great for the spooky adventure that we had. The act that was put on was great. Our two little boys loved it. Date visited 27th October 2017. Although yet to see in the daylight, what we saw when we were there, it seemed very nice.

Great day out absolutely great for kids, lots to see, will be back when the weather gets warmer.

Fantastic place, the staff are very welcoming and friendly

Brilliant place to walk apart from when the sheep have the roam of the grounds, hopefully they won't be back for a while.

Beautiful venue restored to it's original splendour..staff are very professional,helpful and friendly.Future is looking very exciting at Auckland Castle thank you

Amazing venue and stunning castle grounds, loved running the trail race yesterday.....

Went to the library for some food before looking around. Had a teacake which was the nicest one I've ever had. My partner really enjoyed her fruit scone too.



As for the castle itself... Little expensive (£6 each) to see 3 rooms and a small room with future plans for the castle.



We actually spent more time talking to the staff than we did looking around. Had it not of been for the staff and how nice they were I don't think our experience would have been anywhere near as good.



Next time we'll probably just go to the library for refreshments and then a walk around the grounds.

Pleasant place to take family for a walk

Lovely place can't wait to see it after the refurbishment

It is very interesting and the cafe is great,is that shut too?

Such a beautiful Castle with lots of history, lovely to walk around and in my home town.

Staff are wonderful and very helpful, grounds are a pleasure to walk round. Many hidden gems such as the deer house

Really interesting with lots of history. Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable. Fantastic setting and always something new to see at every visit.

Performed at the All Hallows walk alongside my college and Daisy Arts. Amazing experience and amazing people. Auckland Castle grounds are stunning! Strongly recommend people to visit xx

Lovely place to visit & Dogs very welcome(under control) but doesn't mean off the lead ���

I attended the Xmas market Saturday with my mam and also Sunday with friends.

We had a great time buying handcrafted gifts and had the added bonus of a chapel tour, followed by a whistle stop tour of the public viewing area of the Castle to see the remarkable work that’s going on, with 2 great guides who answered all our questions and were both lovely and very knowledgeable.

After having 2 lovely afternoons it was great to pop into a few local eateries to be turned away because they were full. We managed to get seated at a pub, no complaints from us.

Well done on a great weekend the Town was thriving with loads of happy locals and visitors.

Had a walk around the deer park in glorious sunshine. Really close to town, river and Binchester Roman Fort so lots of options for a day out with the family.

Great for the spooky adventure that we had. The act that was put on was great. Our two little boys loved it. Date visited 27th October 2017. Although yet to see in the daylight, what we saw when we were there, it seemed very nice.

Great day out absolutely great for kids, lots to see, will be back when the weather gets warmer.

Fantastic place, the staff are very welcoming and friendly

Brilliant place to walk apart from when the sheep have the roam of the grounds, hopefully they won't be back for a while.

Beautiful venue restored to it's original splendour..staff are very professional,helpful and friendly.Future is looking very exciting at Auckland Castle thank you

Amazing venue and stunning castle grounds, loved running the trail race yesterday.....

Went to the library for some food before looking around. Had a teacake which was the nicest one I've ever had. My partner really enjoyed her fruit scone too.



As for the castle itself... Little expensive (£6 each) to see 3 rooms and a small room with future plans for the castle.



We actually spent more time talking to the staff than we did looking around. Had it not of been for the staff and how nice they were I don't think our experience would have been anywhere near as good.



Next time we'll probably just go to the library for refreshments and then a walk around the grounds.

Pleasant place to take family for a walk

Lovely place can't wait to see it after the refurbishment

It is very interesting and the cafe is great,is that shut too?