Museums · North East England
The Bishops
In or near Eldon Lane.
The Bishops — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Bishops is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Spanish Gallery showcases one of the UK's largest collections of 16th and 17th century Spanish art, featuring works by notable artists such as El Greco and Velázquez. The gallery is housed in two Grade II listed buildings and tells the story of Spanish masterpieces that have been in England for nearly 300 years.
Place summary
The Bishops is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers insights into local history and culture, showcasing various exhibits relevant to the region's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6653, -1.6746
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bishop Auckland
- Postcode
- DL14 7PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Bishop Auckland — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10:30am–4:00pm; Tour Only Entry 11am, 12pm–4pm Entry As Normal
- Official site
- aucklandproject.org
Sources
- osm: node/11663315156 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Coopers Public House
Historic pubs · 0.0 km
Spanish Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
Bishop Auckland Town Hall Arts Centre
Theatres · 0.1 km
5, Market Place
Historic pubs · 0.1 km
Mining Art Gallery
Galleries · 0.1 km
War Memorial in Front of Number 45 Market Place
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
Cafés · 0.1 km
Bay Horse Public House
Historic pubs · 0.2 km
Odeon Bishop Auckland
Theatres · 0.2 km
11, Market Place
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Bishop Auckland Castle
Castles · 0.2 km
Auckland Castle west mural tower and west walls
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Coopers Public House
Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Galleries · North East England
Spanish Gallery
Spanish Gallery — a gallery 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.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
5, Market Place
5, Market Place 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
War Memorial in Front of Number 45 Market Place — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Bishops
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area
Gurney Valley Traveller stop over area — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
Thomas Wright House Hotel
Thomas Wright House Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · North East England
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club
The Manor House Hotel & Country Club — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite
Meadow Farm Caravan Park and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Middridge Meadows
Middridge Meadows — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Country View Caravan & Camping Site
Country View Caravan & Camping Site — a caravan park in england north east.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Coopers Public House
Coopers Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
5, Market Place
5, Market Place in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse
Breaking Bread Kitchen and Bakehouse — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Bay Horse Public House
Bay Horse Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Green Tree Public House
Green Tree Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Henknowle Manor Public House
Henknowle Manor Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More museums in this region
📷 3Museums · North East England
Kirkleatham Museum
Kirkleatham Museum — museum in the Tees Valley, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North East England
Staithes Museum
Staithes Museum — museum in Staithes, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 4Museums · North East England
Former Chapel School
Former Chapel School in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Museums · North East England
Stainmore Summit
Stainmore Summit in England North East, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bishops?
- The Bishops is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7PB), in the parish of Bishop Auckland.
- What is The Bishops?
- The Bishops — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bishops?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7PB.
- How do I get to The Bishops?
- The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7PB.