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Bishop Auckland - Ancient and historic market town, seat of the Bishop of Durham since the 12th century. The largest town in the Wear Valley, lively, with good shopping and busy markets (Thursdays and Saturday). Good choice of cafes, pubs and hotels and many leisure facilities.

The French style Town Hall is a Grade I listed building situated in the Market Place. Auckland Castle located near the Market Place is situated in 800 acres of parkland which is open to the public.

 

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What's near Bishop Auckland

Attractions:
  Auckland Castle  <1 Mile
  Low Barns Nature Reserve  3 Miles
  Raby Castle  7 Miles
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Towns:
  Coundon  1 Mile
  Hunwick  2 Miles
  Shildon  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Stuart Edwards Estate Agents Ltd  <1 Mile
  Stuart Edwards Estate Agents Ltd  4 Miles
  Stuart Edwards Estate Agents Ltd  5 Miles
Hotels:
  Park Head Country Hotel  <1 Mile
  Manor House Hotel  3 Miles
  Whitworth Hall Hotel  3 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Hamsterley Cottage  5 Miles
  Serendipity Hoiliday Cottage  6 Miles
  Serendipity Hoiliday Cottage  6 Miles
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Campsites:
  Crimdon Dene Holiday Park  17 Miles
  Brockwell Wood  20 Miles
  Whitley Bay Holiday Park  28 Miles

Cinema: Odeon Darlington  11 Miles

TIC: Bishop Auckland Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01388 604922  <1 Mile


Attractions near Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle (< 1 Mile)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
Low Barns Nature Reserve (3 Miles)*
Regarded as one of Durham Wildlife Trust's premier reserves, this 50 hectare wetland site contains mixed woodlands and grasslands. A recently refurbished visitor centre is open to the public and something of interest can be seen throughout the year.
Raby Castle (7 Miles)*
Built for the mighty dynasty of the Nevills, this great fortress stands proud and defiant, its history rolling back almost a thousand years.
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* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Bishop Auckland
Coundon Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Hunwick Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Hunwick is an attractive ancient village dates from Saxon times then it once belonged to the Cathedral church of Durham.
Shildon Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Bishop Auckland
Manor House Hotel (3 Miles)*
A quintessential English manor house steeped in history, this charming residence presents itself as the ideal destination for a relaxing country break in the historic county of Durham.
Whitworth Hall Hotel (3 Miles)*
South of Durham city and close to the A1, the welcoming Whitworth Hall Hotel is set in the heart of a 73-acre deer park. The parkland setting is home to red and fallow deer, an ornamental lake and historical gardens.
The Otter Hotel (3 Miles)*
Under new ownership from 1st January 2006, the Otter is a popular, friendly, professionally-run hotel.
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Self Catering near Bishop Auckland
Hamsterley Cottage (5 Miles)*
Hamsterley Cottage is located opposite the village green in Hamsterley, and offers cosy accommodation for up to 6 people - one large double room, one twin bedded room, with a superior bed settee in the lounge.
Serendipity Hoiliday Cottage (6 Miles)*
Serendipity Holiday Cottage is located in the sleepy village of Hamsterley. Teesdale and Weardale fells are a very short drive from the village. Teesdale and Weardale are Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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