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Weardale Railway
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Opening Times
Our attractions are normally open from 10.30am - 4pm, Wednesday - Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays (different times apply to Weardale Railway)
Today: Friday 24th April
Auckland Palace
Open
10:30am - 4:00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Auckland Tower
Open
10:30am - 4:00pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
Auckland Gardens
Open
10:30am - 5:00pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
Spanish Gallery
Open
10:30am - 4:00pm (Tour Only Entry 11am, 12pm - 4pm Entry As Normal)
Mining Art Gallery
Open
10:30am - 4:00pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
Faith Museum
Open
10:30am - 4:00pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
El Castillo – Tapas Restaurant North East
Open
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last orders at 8.30pm)
Bishop’s Kitchen
Open
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Park Head Hotel Restaurant
Open
7:30 am - 7:00 pm ((last orders at 6.45pm))
Deer Park
Open
Weardale Railway
See website for times
Binchester
Closed
CLOSED TODAY
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Admission Costs
Venue specific,
Admission + Tickets
Adult
Child
Family 1
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Family 2
**
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Bishop's Key
Adult
£30
Child
£13.50
Family 1
£45
Family 2
£75
Local Bishop's Key
Adult
£24
Child
£10.80
Family 1
£36
Family 2
£60
Multi attraction ticket
Auckland Palace
Multi attraction ticket
Auckland Palace + Auckland Gardens + Faith Museum
Auckland Gardens
Faith Museum
£20
£12.50
£52.50
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
£8
Child
£5
Family 1
Family 2
Deer Park
Adult
Free
Child
Free
Family 1
Free
Family 2
Free
Weardale Railway
Visit website for ticket prices
Our Bishop’s Key pass includes access to Auckland Castle & Gardens, the Spanish Gallery, the Mining Art Gallery and the Faith Museum.
The Bishop’s Key pass does not include Kynren or Weardale Railway.
Our Local Bishop's 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 Bishop’s Key.
The Local Bishop’s Key is not available to purchase online.
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Family 1 – one adult
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Family 2 – two adults
and up to four children aged 4-15 (under 3s free)
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 Bishop’s Key (only available when purchased in-person)
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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
Stanhope Station
Begin your journey on Weardale Railway at Stanhope Station or simply watch the world go by in our newly refurbished café. Trains regularly run from Stanhope to Wolsingham and Bishop Auckland.
Wolsingham Walks
An official 'Walker's Welcome' town, Wolsingham is an ideal starting point for a walk in the Dales and another stop on the Weardale Railway line.
Weardale National Landscape
Weardale is part of the North Pennines National Landscape. Enjoy scenic views of one of England's most special places from the comfort of Weardale Railway.
Stanhope Station
Begin your journey on Weardale Railway at Stanhope Station or simply watch the world go by in our newly refurbished café. Trains regularly run from Stanhope to Wolsingham and Bishop Auckland.
Wolsingham Walks
An official 'Walker's Welcome' town, Wolsingham is an ideal starting point for a walk in the Dales and another stop on the Weardale Railway line.
Weardale National Landscape
Weardale is part of the North Pennines National Landscape. Enjoy scenic views of one of England's most special places from the comfort of Weardale Railway.
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All aboard Weardale Railway for a journey through Weardale, a National Landscape.
Weardale Railway is an 18-mile heritage line connecting the historic market towns of Bishop Auckland, Wolsingham and Stanhope.
The railway is part of the Stockton to Darlington line, (famous for having the first passenger rail service in the world) which will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025. In years past, the railway dominated a large part of Bishop Auckland and served as a testament to the importance of the town on the wider area and indeed, the country as a whole.
In April 2023, we reopened the 16 mile stretch between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland, to connect communities in the dales with Bishop Auckland and create a popular destination for tourists. The Auckland Project and the Weardale Railway Trust will continue to work with the local community and other stakeholders to develop the railway.
Visit the
Weardale Railway
website for the latest fares and timetables.
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Plan Your Visit
Visit us
With so much to see and do, let us help you plan your perfect day out in Bishop Auckland.
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about Visit us
Itineraries
Our carefully planned itineraries will help you make the most of your visit to Bishop Auckland.
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about Itineraries
The Story of the Auckland Project
The regeneration of a town through the arts, culture and heritage...
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about The Story of the Auckland Project
What's On
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The Hearth - No.1 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NJ
FREE – no booking required
Archaeology ‘Open Lab’
Fridays Weekly
3.30pm - 4.30pm
Find out more
Auckland Gardens
FREE  – Booking required online or at the Auckland Tower
Auckland Gardens Tours
Saturday 25 April
1.30pm - 2.30pm
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Mining Art Gallery
Free
with Mining Art Gallery admission
Tom McGuinness: Out of the Darkness
18 February 2026 – December 2026
Wednesday - Sunday
10.30am - 4pm
Find out more
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.
Auckland Palace
Walk in the footsteps of the Prince Bishops of Durham, the original ‘Kings of the North’.
Walk in the footsteps of the Prince Bishops of Durham, the original ‘Kings of the North’.
Auckland Tower
Climb high to see far as you begin your adventure in Bishop Auckland.
Climb high to see far as you begin your adventure in Bishop Auckland.
Auckland Gardens
Awaken your senses in the landscaped gardens surrounding Auckland Palace.
Awaken your senses in the landscaped gardens surrounding Auckland Palace.
Spanish Gallery
The UK’s first gallery dedicated to the art and culture of the Spanish Golden Age.
The UK’s first gallery dedicated to the art and culture of the Spanish Golden Age.
Mining Art Gallery
An intimate and awe-inspiring collection of mining art.
An intimate and awe-inspiring collection of mining art.
Faith Museum
To understand the story of Britain, we need to understand the impact of faith on its people.
To understand the story of Britain, we need to understand the impact of faith on its people.
Deer Park
An outdoor adventure awaits in the historic Deer Park.
An outdoor adventure awaits in the historic Deer Park.
Weardale Railway
Ride the rails of history through beautiful Weardale.
Ride the rails of history through beautiful Weardale.
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