History & heritage · Bishop Auckland
Auckland Palace
The former residence of the Prince Bishops of Durham, restored to show how its rooms changed through almost a thousand years of history.
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Park Head Hotel
A hotel in Bishop Auckland with guest rooms, a restaurant, bar and event spaces. Rooms provide Wi-Fi and are available for leisure, family and business stays. The restaurant is part of the same property, providing an option to eat without a separate journey. Confirm room configuration, access requirements and the current meal-service times before booking.
Plan your visit →Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers accommodation on The Avenue, outside Durham's historic centre. Its individually furnished rooms include double, twin and family options, with some overlooking the city or surrounding countryside. En-suite layouts and views differ between rooms. Check the room category and arrival arrangements directly with the guesthouse when planning a Durham stay.
Plan your visit →Hotel Indigo Durham
Hotel Indigo Durham provides accommodation in the restored Old Shire Hall on Old Elvet. Its rooms take design inspiration from Durham's cathedral, university and scientific history. The hotel also houses Marco Pierre White's Steakhouse Bar & Grill. On-site parking is charged and available on a first-come basis, with designated disabled bays.
Plan your visit →Antico Durham
An Italian restaurant in Durham offering pizza, pasta and desserts. The team asks customers to discuss dietary requirements and can explain its vegetarian and vegan options. Menus and specials may change, so check the current selection and table availability before visiting. Confirm allergies directly with staff rather than relying on a general menu description.
Plan your visit →The Undercroft Café
A café within Durham Cathedral's undercroft, serving freshly prepared food and hot and cold drinks. It offers a refreshment stop during a cathedral visit rather than a separate hotel restaurant. Special school-holiday meal offers have their own terms and dates. Check the current menu, opening hours and visitor access before travelling.
Plan your visit →The Cellar Door Durham
The Cellar Door serves modern European food in a thirteenth-century riverside building on Saddler Street in Durham. Dining spaces include converted cellars and terraces overlooking the River Wear. The kitchen uses local and seasonal ingredients. Outdoor dining depends on the season, and private functions have separate arrangements from ordinary restaurant bookings.
Plan your visit →Durham University Botanic Garden
Durham University Botanic Garden covers ten hectares among mature woodland on the southern edge of the city. Visitors can explore planted landscapes, sculptures and glasshouses, including tropical and desert plants. Admission arrangements vary by visitor category. Free visitor parking is available, but drivers must register their vehicle with staff on arrival to validate it.
Plan your visit →Oriental Museum
Durham University's Oriental Museum covers art and archaeology from North Africa through to South East Asia, including Ancient Egypt and China. It is an indoor collection-based attraction rather than a city walking route. The museum also runs activities and workshops. Check current opening, admission and access arrangements before visiting the university site.
Plan your visit →Durham University Oriental Museum
Durham University's Oriental Museum explores the art and archaeology of cultures across Northern Africa and Asia, from Ancient Egypt to modern China. General admission is free, making its collections and exhibitions a free indoor visit on Elvet Hill. The museum has a small car park with designated disabled bays, and additional parking arrangements vary between weekdays and weekends.
Plan your visit →Halloween Evenings at Beamish 2026
Beamish becomes The Un-living Museum of the North for after-dark Halloween visits, with activity across its historic streets and buildings. The fairground has additional charges. This is a separate evening event: check the dated ticket and any optional cinema booking rather than relying on daytime admission.
Plan your visit →Arts & Bats family crafts | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
Make a bat-themed disguise at Washington Old Hall’s family craft session, suitable for children aged three and over with an adult. In good weather it takes place under a gazebo; ask the welcome team where to go if conditions change. No booking or separate craft charge is required, but normal admission applies. Wear comfortable outdoor layers.
Plan your visit →Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old Hall
Pick up a trail sheet at Washington Old Hall admissions and explore witch-mark stories indoors before trying garden activities such as broomstick racing. The trail is suitable for children aged three and over with an adult. Some sections involve stairs; ask staff about ground-floor alternatives and arranged level access. The activity is included with normal admission.
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The former residence of the Prince Bishops of Durham, restored to show how its rooms changed through almost a thousand years of history. The building is now called Auckland Palace, although older references use Auckland Castle. It belongs to a wider group of Bishop Auckland attractions. Check the current opening calendar and which venues your ticket covers.
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- Address
- Durham Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NR
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- Paid entry
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
Source details checked on 2 October 2026.
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Listings within 20 miles of Auckland Palace. Distances are straight-line estimates; check the actual journey.
Places to stay near Auckland Palace
- Park Head HotelBishop Auckland · 0.9 miles
- Farnley Tower GuesthouseDurham · 8.0 miles
- Hotel Indigo DurhamDurham · 8.5 miles
Places to eat near Auckland Palace
- Antico DurhamDurham · 7.8 miles
- The Undercroft CaféDurham · 8.2 miles
- The Cellar Door DurhamDurham · 8.5 miles
Attractions near Auckland Palace
- Durham University Botanic GardenDurham · 7.4 miles
- Oriental MuseumDurham · 7.6 miles
- Durham University Oriental MuseumDurham · 7.6 miles
Events near Auckland Palace
- Halloween Evenings at Beamish 2026Beamish · 15.1 miles
- Arts & Bats family crafts | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old HallWashington · 17.4 miles
- Broomsticks and magic tricks family trail | October Half Term 2026 at Washington Old HallWashington · 17.4 miles
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