Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland

Name: Auckland Castle
Address: Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1388 743750

#1 among attractions in Bishop Auckland

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Auckland Castle, which is also known as Auckland Palace and to people that live locally as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England. In 1832, this castle replaced Durham Castle as the official residence of the Bishops of Durham. It is now a tourist attraction, but still houses the Bishop's offices; the Castle is a Grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 54°39'60"N, 1°40'13"W

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Bishop Auckland United Kingdom

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+44 1388 743750

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Auckland Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Locomotion, Woodham Golf and Country Club, Raby Castle, Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre.

3.3 miSE
Museum
Locomotion, Shildon
86 min walk • Locomotion, nestled in the historic railway town of Shildon in County Durham, England, is a must-visit destination for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This captivating museum celebrates the rich heritage of the railways, which played a pivotal role in the...
4.5 miSE
Golf
Woodham Golf and Country Club
114 min walk • Nestled in the serene Durham countryside, Woodham Golf and Country Club offers a tranquil retreat for golf enthusiasts and visitors alike. This well-maintained golf course is a haven for players of all skill levels, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience...
7.4 miSW
Forts and castles, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Raby Castle, Darlington
189 min walk • Raby Castle is a medieval castle located near Staindrop in County Durham, England, among 200 acres of deer park. It was built by John Neville, 3rd Baron Neville de Raby, between approximately 1367 and 1390. Cecily Neville, the mother of the Kings Edward IV and Richard III, was born here.
5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Newton Aycliffe
129 min walk • Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre is a multi-sport venue and leisure facility, located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. The centre was opened in 1974 and has facilities for swimming, exercise, an indoor climbing wall, and a main sports hall for sports such as basketball, badminton and indoor football.
1.5 miW
Church
Escomb Church, Bishop Auckland
39 min walk • Escomb Church is the Church of England parish church of Escomb, County Durham, a village about 1+1⁄2 miles west of Bishop Auckland.
~730 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Gothic Revival architecture
Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Bishop Auckland
4 min walk • Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a municipal facility in the Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
2.7 miS
Park
Hackworth Park, Shildon
68 min walk • Hackworth Park is a park in Shildon, County Durham, England. It was named after Timothy Hackworth, a railway pioneer from the town.
4.7 miN
Forts and castles
Brancepeth Castle
120 min walk • Brancepeth Castle is a castle in the village of Brancepeth in County Durham, England, some 5 miles south-west of the city of Durham. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.7 miN
History museum, Archaeological site
Binchester Roman Fort, Bishop Auckland
19 min walk • Vinovia or Vinovium was a Roman fort and settlement situated just over 1 mile to the north of the town of Bishop Auckland on the banks of the River Wear in County Durham, England.
3.3 miE
Park
Windlestone Hall
84 min walk • Windlestone Hall is an early 19th-century country house situated near Rushyford, County Durham, England. It is a Grade II* Listed building.
3.1 miNE
Park
Whitworth Hall Country Park
81 min walk • Whitworth Hall Country Park is a parkland based set in 73 acres 8 miles from Durham in England, which rests on the outskirts of the town of Spennymoor in County Durham. The park includes Whitworth Hall, a Grade II listed stately mansion hotel, deer park, lake and Shafto's Inn.