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a Castle in the town of Bishop Auckland, in the county of County Durham

Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

About Auckland Castle

With its grand arch, Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace or the Bishop's Castle, is the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and has been owned by the diocese for 800 years. Open to the public

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Hypocaust at Binchester Roman Fort, County Durham

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Hamsterley forest

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Recommended towns & villages near Auckland Castle

Newton Cap Viaduct over the river Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

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(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction W)

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(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Wolsingham

Wolsingham

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NW)

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Nearby travel help

Bishop Auckland Station(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)
Shildon Station(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction SE)
A1(M) Junction 60(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E)
A1(M) Junction 59(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE)
Teesside International Airport(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SE)
Newcastle International Airport(25.5 miles, 41.1 km, direction N)
Auckland Castle to London(227.6 miles, 366.2 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Auckland Castle

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Manor House Hotel(3.1 miles, 4.9 km, direction SW)
Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NE)
The Otter Hotel(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction S)
Swallow Eden Arms Hotel(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction E)
Paramount Redworth Hall Hotel(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
Honest Lawyer Hotel(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NE)
Aston Hotel(6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE)
Walworth Castle Hotel(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S)
Headlam Hall Hotel(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction S)
Hall Garth Hotel, Golf & Country Club(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE)
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