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Auckland Castle
Historically the Prince Bishops' country residence, home to the Bishop of Durham. Visit St Peter's Chapel, state rooms and deer park.
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 24/03/2008 - 30/06/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| 01/07/2008 - 31/08/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| 01/09/2008 - 30/09/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 14:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | £10.00 |
| Adult | £4.00 |
| Child | £3.00 |
| Concession | £3.00 |
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, Castle is through clocktower 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
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Pre-booked parties accepted all year.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 25
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
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
Related Links
Auckland Castle
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7NR
Tel: +44 01388 601627
Fax: +44 01388 609323
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