Castles · North East England
Auckland Castle Deer Shelter
In or near Eldon Lane.
Auckland Castle Deer Shelter — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Auckland Castle Deer Shelter is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Auckland Castle Deer House is a Gothic Revival structure built in 1760, originally designed to provide shelter and food for deer. Visitors can enjoy views of the exterior from the surrounding parkland, which also offers picnic areas.
Place summary
Auckland Castle Deer Shelter is a structure located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is part of Auckland Castle, a historic site with significant architectural interest. The Deer Shelter is noted for its distinctive design and historical context within the estate.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6686, -1.6667
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bishop Auckland
- Postcode
- DL14 7NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–6pm (April–September), 10am–4pm (October–March)
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/24234011 (ODbL)
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Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle
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Jock's Bridge Over River Gaunless Near Confluence With River Wear
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River Gaunless
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Auckland Castle
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Faith Museum
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Auckland Castle west mural tower and west walls
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Bishop Auckland Castle
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11, Market Place
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War Memorial in Front of Number 45 Market Place
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Mining Art Gallery
Galleries · 0.5 km
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
Cafés · 0.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auckland Castle Deer Shelter?
- Auckland Castle Deer Shelter is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7NR), in the parish of Bishop Auckland.
- What is Auckland Castle Deer Shelter?
- Auckland Castle Deer Shelter — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auckland Castle Deer Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7NR.
- Does Auckland Castle Deer Shelter charge admission?
- Auckland Castle Deer Shelter typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Auckland Castle Deer Shelter?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7NR.