Auckland Tower
Climb high to see far as you begin your adventure in Bishop Auckland
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Auckland Tower
10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm)Opening Times
Today: Thursday 18th April
Auckland Castle |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (last entry 3:30pm) |
Auckland Tower |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm) |
Auckland Gardens |
Closed | CLOSED TODAY |
Spanish Gallery |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Mining Art Gallery |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm) |
Faith Museum |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm) |
El Castillo Tapas Restaurant |
Open | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm ( last orders at 9pm) |
Bishop’s Kitchen |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Oak Room Restaurant |
Open | 7:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Deer Park |
Open | |
Kynren |
See website for times | |
Weardale Railway |
See website for times | |
Binchester |
See website for times |
Admission + Tickets
Venue specific,
Admission + Tickets
Adult | Child | Family 1Go to footnote for Family 1 | Family 2Go to footnote for Family 2 | |
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Unlimited Pass |
Adult £30 | Child £15 | Family 1 £45 | Family 2 £75 |
Local Unlimited Pass |
Adult £24 | Child £12 | Family 1 £36 | Family 2 £60 |
Multi attraction ticket | ||||
Auckland Castle |
Multi attraction ticket Auckland Castle + Auckland Gardens + Faith Museum |
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Auckland Gardens |
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Faith Museum |
£18 | £9 | £27 | £45 |
Auckland Tower |
Adult Free | Child Free | Family 1 Free | Family 2 Free |
Spanish Gallery |
Adult £12.50 | Child £6 | Family 1 £18.50 | Family 2 £31 |
Mining Art Gallery |
Adult £6 | Child £3 | Family 1 £9.00 | Family 2 £15.00 |
Deer Park |
Adult Free | Child Free | Family 1 Free | Family 2 Free |
Weardale Railway |
Visit website for ticket prices | |||
Kynren |
Visit website for ticket prices | |||
Binchester |
Visit website for ticket prices |
Our Unlimited Pass
Our Unlimited Pass includes access to Auckland Castle & Gardens, the Spanish Gallery, the Mining Art Gallery and the Faith Museum.
The Unlimited Pass does not include Kynren or Weardale Railway.
Our Local Unlimited Pass
Do you live in a DL4, DL5, DL13, DL14, DL15, DL16 or DL17 postcode? Simply show proof of address when you visit to claim your Local Unlimited Pass.
The Local Unlimited Pass is not available to purchase online.
Return to footnote anchorFamily 1 – one adult
Return to footnote anchorFamily 2 – two adults
and up to four children.
Other ticketing options
Child (4 and Under): Free
Carer Ticket: Free
Arts Pass Ticket: Free
Historic Houses Ticket: Free
Friend of The Auckland Project Ticket: Free
Local Annual Pass (only available when purchased in-person)
Find Your Way
Want to make the most of your visit? Check out the map or visit the Itineraries page to plan your day.
Discover
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to begin your visit to The Auckland Project.
Our team will be on hand to answer your questions and help you plan the ideal route around our attractions. From Auckland Tower’s viewing platform you will be able to orientate yourself and get the lay of the land.
Buy tickets here, collect guidebooks and maps, and learn about events and activities, as well as finding out more about the Prince Bishops of Durham, before making your way to the Castle.
The building, designed by Nìall McLaughlin, stands on the threshold between the town and the Castle. Its modern design echoes historic structures, like a great wooden siege engine drawn up against the Castle’s fortifications to allow access to the historic inner realm.
Explore
Make the most of your visit
Itineraries
Our carefully planned itineraries will help you make the most of your visit to Bishop Auckland.
Find out more about ItinerariesVisit us
With so much to see and do, let us help you plan your perfect day out in Bishop Auckland.
Find out more about Visit usSupport us
By visiting The Auckland Project's attractions you are supporting the regeneration of Bishop Auckland.
Find out more about Support usWhat's On
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Auckland Tower
Big Help Out Buddy Up: Dive into Volunteering
Saturday 8 June
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Bishop Auckland Market Place
FREE
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Saturday 20 April - Sunday 21 April
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Auckland Castle
FREE with Auckland Castle admission
Easter Weekend at Auckland Castle
Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April
Our Attractions
The Auckland Project is a unique collection of visitor attractions in and around Bishop Auckland. As a regeneration charity, our mission is to create positive change for those living, working in and visiting our town. By visiting our attractions, you are helping us to ensure that Bishop Auckland's future is as vibrant as its past.