Bishop Auckland, Market town in County Durham, England
Bishop Auckland sits between the River Wear and River Gaunless, extending across elevated terrain with views toward the Durham Dales countryside.
Auckland Castle served as the primary residence for the Bishops of Durham since medieval times, forming the foundation for the town's development over centuries.
The Spanish Gallery houses an extensive collection of 16th and 17th-century Spanish artworks, establishing itself as a major art destination outside London.
The Bishop Line railway connects the town to Darlington and Shildon, while the Weardale Railway offers an 18-mile route through Durham Dales.
The outdoor performance Kynren presents 2000 years of English history through large-scale productions between July and September each year.
Location: County Durham
Shares border with: Willington
GPS coordinates: 54.66000,-1.68000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14
Dere Street
50.6 km
Escomb Church
1.9 km
Binchester Roman Fort
2 km
Gaunless Bridge
3.7 km
Bishop Auckland Town Hall Arts Centre
779 m
Church of St Helen
3.3 km
Auckland Castle
933 m
Binchester Roman Fort Visitor Centre
1.9 km
Church of St Andrew
1.4 km
Church of St John
3.7 km
Church of St Anne
764 m
Chapel Of St Peter At Auckland Castle
1 km
Bishop Auckland Cemetery Chapel
802 m
Church of St James
2.9 km
Lightfoot Institute
520 m
Newton Cap Bridge
823 m
Auckland Castle West Mural Tower And West Walls
879 m
The Old Manor House Hotel
4.2 km
Bridge Over River Gaunless
761 m
Castle Lodge
845 m
Milestone On Castle Drive At Nz 222 310
2.1 km
Shildon War Memorial
3.7 km
Newton Cap Railway Viaduct Over River Wear
834 m
Remains of the Stockton and Darlington Railway
3.4 km
St Helen Hall
3.3 km
Deer Shelter In Auckland Castle Park
1.3 km
Drinking Fountain
737 m
11, Market Place
818 mReviews
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