Auckland Gardens
Awaken your senses in the landscaped gardens surrounding Auckland Castle.
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Auckland Gardens
Auckland Castle & Castle Shop
CLOSED TODAYOpening Times
Today: Saturday 27th April
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 | 8:00 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 (Castle & Faith only)
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
Auckland Castle is surrounded by 10-acres of beautifully landscaped historic gardens, originally designed for the Prince Bishops of Durham.
Pioneering horticultural techniques were developed at Auckland Castle, including heated walls and glass hothouses to grow vegetables, flowers, fruit and even pineapples for the bishop’s guests.
Today, our own gardeners are using their talents and experience to redevelop and restore the gardens to their former glory.
Three new gardens will open in 2024, culminating with the opening of the Great Garden in 2025. Each outdoor space celebrates a different aspect of Auckland Castle’s history, taking visitors on a journey through time as well as through the seasons.
We are delighted to be working with landscape architect Pip Morrison who has been supporting our in-house team of gardeners and dedicated Horticulture Apprentices.
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Our Attractions
Discover a unique collection of visitor attractions, centred around the magnificent Auckland Castle
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From our garden fork to your dinner plate, enjoy delicious home-grown food when you dine in our cafes and restaurants.
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Auckland Gardens
Free with an Auckland Castle and Gardens ticket
Auckland Castle Gardens: Walk & Talk
Every Saturday
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Auckland Gardens
Free with Auckland Castle admission
Opening Celebration: Upper Walled Garden and Faith Garden
Saturday 25 May
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Auckland Castle
£10
Our Attractions
The Auckland Project is a unique collection of visitor attractions in and around Bishop Auckland. As a regeneration charity, our mission is to create positive change for those living, working in and visiting our town. By visiting our attractions, you are helping us to ensure that Bishop Auckland's future is as vibrant as its past.