Chapels · North East England
Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle
In or near Eldon Lane.
Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle — Grade I listed chapel in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle is a chapel in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.2 km away. Postcode area DL14.
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Official information
Auckland Palace, formerly known as Auckland Castle, is a historic site that showcases nearly 1,000 years of history as the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham. Visitors can explore various rooms, including the Throne Room and the Long Dining Room, which features Zurbarán's famous paintings, as well as attend services at St Peter's Chapel.
Place summary
The Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle is a Grade I listed chapel located in the parish of Bishop Auckland in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic structure is notable for its architectural significance and preservation status.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6669, -1.6699
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bishop Auckland
- Postcode
- DL14 7NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Phone
- +44 1388 743 750
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:30am–4:00pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- aucklandproject.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529831 (CC0)
- commons: Auckland Castle - Chapel.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle?
- Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7NR), in the parish of Bishop Auckland.
- What is Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle?
- Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle — Grade I listed chapel in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7NR.
- Is Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle a listed building?
- Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel of St Peter at Auckland Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7NR.