Spanish Gallery
The UK’s first gallery dedicated to the art and culture of the Spanish Golden Age.
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Spanish Gallery
10:30 am - 4:00 pmOpening Times
Today: Friday 29th March
Auckland Castle |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (last entry 3:30pm) |
Auckland Tower |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm) |
Auckland Gardens |
Closed | CLOSED TODAY |
Spanish Gallery |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Mining Art Gallery |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm) |
Faith Museum |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm (Last entry 3.30pm) |
El Castillo Tapas Restaurant |
Open | 11:30 am - 10:00 pm ( (last orders at 9pm)) |
Bishop’s Kitchen |
Open | 10:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Oak Room Restaurant |
Open | 7:30 am - 9:00 pm |
Deer Park |
Open | |
Kynren |
See website for times | |
Weardale Railway |
See website for times | |
Binchester |
See website for times |
Admission + Tickets
Venue specific,
Admission + Tickets
Adult | Child | Family 1Go to footnote for Family 1 | Family 2Go to footnote for Family 2 | |
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Unlimited Pass |
Adult £30 | Child £15 | Family 1 £45 | Family 2 £75 |
Local Unlimited Pass |
Adult £24 | Child £12 | Family 1 £36 | Family 2 £60 |
Multi attraction ticket | ||||
Auckland Castle |
Multi attraction ticket Auckland Castle + Auckland Gardens + Faith Museum |
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Auckland Gardens |
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Faith Museum |
£18 | £9 | £27 | £45 |
Auckland Tower |
Adult Free | Child Free | Family 1 Free | Family 2 Free |
Spanish Gallery |
Adult £12.50 | Child £6 | Family 1 £18.50 | Family 2 £31 |
Mining Art Gallery |
Adult £6 | Child £3 | Family 1 £9.00 | Family 2 £15.00 |
Deer Park |
Adult Free | Child Free | Family 1 Free | Family 2 Free |
Weardale Railway |
Visit website for ticket prices | |||
Kynren |
Visit website for ticket prices | |||
Binchester |
Visit website for ticket prices |
Our Unlimited Pass
Our Unlimited Pass includes access to Auckland Castle & Gardens, the Spanish Gallery, the Mining Art Gallery and the Faith Museum.
The Unlimited Pass does not include Kynren or Weardale Railway.
Our Local Unlimited Pass
Do you live in a DL4, DL5, DL13, DL14, DL15, DL16 or DL17 postcode? Simply show proof of address when you visit to claim your Local Unlimited Pass.
The Local Unlimited Pass is not available to purchase online.
Return to footnote anchorFamily 1 – one adult
Return to footnote anchorFamily 2 – two adults
and up to four children.
Other ticketing options
Child (4 and Under): Free
Carer Ticket: Free
Arts Pass Ticket: Free
Historic Houses Ticket: Free
Friend of The Auckland Project Ticket: Free
Local Annual Pass (only available when purchased in-person)
Find Your Way
Want to make the most of your visit? Check out the map or visit the Itineraries page to plan your day.
Discover
The Spanish Gallery is a unique and remarkable cornucopia of art, history and culture celebrating the Spanish Golden Age.
Here you can experience the majesty and melodrama of one of the UK’s largest collections of 16th and 17th century Spanish artworks outside London, and admire masterpieces by renowned artists including El Greco, Murillo, Zurbarán and Velázquez.
The Spanish Gallery is inspired by Francisco de Zurbarán’s series of Spanish masterpieces, Jacob and His Twelve Sons, which have hung in Auckland Castle for over 250 years. Opening with Zubarán’s Benjamin, the only work not originally bought in 1756 by Bishop Trevor, the Spanish Gallery tells the story of these masterpieces’ journey from Spain to England nearly 300 years ago within the wider context of the Spanish Golden Age.
This world class gallery, which is spread across four floors and housed in two stunning Grade II listed buildings, is fast becoming a must-see for art enthusiasts across the North East of England and beyond.
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Spanish Gallery
Free with a Spanish Gallery ticket
New Artworks in The Spanish Gallery
From Wednesday 21 February
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Spanish Gallery
£18
Sketches and Stories: Drawing Inspiration from Spanish Artistry
Friday 26 April, Friday 31 May, Friday 28 June & Friday 26 July
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Spanish Gallery
Free with a Spanish Gallery admission ticket or Unlimited Pass.
Spanish Gallery – Exploring Art
Every Friday
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