Discover Bishop Auckland
Our Unlimited Pass is the best way to discover everything The Auckland Project has to offer.
Find out moreOpening Times Today
Opening Times
Today: Friday 29th March
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.
One historic town, 2,000 years of history
One historic town, 2,000 years of history
Eat & Stay
Stay with Us
It takes more than a day to delve into over a thousand years of history, which is why we’re excited to be able to offer visitors an overnight stay in Bishop Auckland.
Find out more about Stay with UsDine With Us
From our garden fork to your dinner plate, enjoy delicious home-grown food when you dine in our cafes and restaurants.
Find out more about Dine With UsWhat's On
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Weardale Railway
Up to two children can travel for £1 with every adult
Weardale Railway – Easter Services
Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April
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Auckland Castle
FREE with Auckland Castle admission
Easter Weekend at Auckland Castle
Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April
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Bishop Auckland Market Place
FREE
Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Saturday 20 April - Sunday 21 April