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Auckland Castle

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Add Auckland Castle to your Itinerary

Historically the Prince Bishops' country residence, home to the Bishop of Durham. Visit St Peter's Chapel, state rooms and deer park.

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Opening Times

01/09/2010 - 30/09/2010
DayTimes
Monday14:0017:00
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday14:0017:00
BankHolidayClosed

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£4.00 per ticket type
Child£3.00 per ticket type
Concession£3.00 per ticket type
Family£10.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A689 to Bishop Auckland.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Bishop Auckland Station. Proceed along Newgate Street to the Market Place and castle is through clock tower gate in far corner of the square.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In town/city centre
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Pre-booked parties accepted all year.
  • Max group size - 100
  • Min group size - 25
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Printed Material in Foreign Languages
  • Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

  • French printed material
  • German printed material

Auckland Castle

Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR

Tel: +44 01388 601627

Fax: +44 01388 609323

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