Castles · North East England
Bishop Auckland Castle
In or near Eldon Lane.
Bishop Auckland Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Dave Bevis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 1.1 km
About
Bishop Auckland Castle is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Bishop Auckland Castle is a historic castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It has served as a residence for the Bishops of Durham for centuries. The castle features a blend of architectural styles, reflecting its long history and various renovations. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the significant role the castle played in the region's ecclesiastical history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6667, -1.6727
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bishop Auckland
- Postcode
- DL14 7NY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287023 (CC BY 4.0)
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Auckland Castle west mural tower and west walls
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Faith Museum
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Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
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5, Market Place
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle
Chapels · 0.2 km
Spanish Gallery
Galleries · 0.2 km
The Bishops
Museums · 0.2 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Auckland Castle west mural tower and west walls
Auckland Castle west mural tower and west walls — Grade I listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Theatres · North East England
Bishop Auckland Town Hall Arts Centre
Bishop Auckland Town Hall Arts Centre in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · North East England
Mining Art Gallery
Mining Art Gallery — a gallery in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
War Memorial in Front of Number 45 Market Place
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📷 3Museums · North East England
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📷 7Hotels · North East England
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Middridge Meadows
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Country View Caravan & Camping Site
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
5, Market Place
5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Coopers Public House
Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Bay Horse Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Green Tree Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop Auckland Castle?
- Bishop Auckland Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7NY), in the parish of Bishop Auckland.
- What is Bishop Auckland Castle?
- Bishop Auckland Castle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Bishop Auckland Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7NY.
- Does Bishop Auckland Castle charge admission?
- Bishop Auckland Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishop Auckland Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7NY.