In County Durham, in north east England, lies the market town of Bishop Auckland, approximately twelve miles northwest of Darlington and south west of Durham city, at the confluence or the river Weir and its tributary Gaunless. The residence of the Bishop of Durham gives the town the first part of its name, whilst the origin or meaning of the second part is less clear. It is thought to have derived from the Celtic “Alclif” or “Alcleat” referring to its position close to the river now known as Gaunless or it could refer to “Oakland” acknowledging the presence of forests. The borough was given to the Bishop of Durham as a gift by King Canute around 1020 although a village is thought to have existed on this site long before that, with there being a church from early Saxon times in the nearby village of Escomb, built between 670 and 690AD which much of the stone from the Roman fort at nearby Binchester. The Romans road Dere Street passes through the town and the Romans also had a look-out post where Auckland Castle is situated today. Bishop Bek who preferred the residence to Durham Castle due to its proximity to the hunting grounds, converted the castle from a manor house. The town gre rapidly during the nineteenth century with the arrival of coal mining and the associated railways, which continued as a major industry until the massive decline during the 1960’s
Attraction
Auckland Castle
Auckland Castle Deer House
Binchester Roman Fort
Bishop Auckland Discovery Centre
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Durham Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Gaunless Valley Visitor Centre
Hamsterley Forest
Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
Weardale Railway
Budget
Premier Inn Bishop Auckland *book online*
Caravan Park
Bradley Mill Caravan Park
Wilton Castle Caravan Site
Care Home
Classes
Sandra Welsh School of Dance
Yoga - Fiona Duke
Dentist
Auckland Dental Practice
Market Place Dental Practice
Oasis Dental Care Ltd
Doctor
Auckland Medical Group
Bishopgate Medical Centre
Dr Said
Station View Medical Centre
Weardale Practice
Estate Agent
Armstrong's Estate Agents
Chambers Independent Estate Agents
Halifax Property Services
Morgan Smith
Morgan Smith
Reeds Rains Estate Agents
Wood J W
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Curves For Women
Larry's Gym
The Gymz
Inn
The Bridge Inn
The Castle Hotel
Market
Bishop Auckland Market
Holebeck House Farm Car Boot
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Bar Mondo
Bostonian Restaurant & Bar
Cross Keys
Dog & Gun
Hare & Hounds
Hogans
Miners Arms
Sportsman Inn
The Manor
The Outback
The Queens Head Hotel
Restaurant
Bishops Bistro
Bostonian Restaurant & Bar
Cafe 29
Casa Nostra
Chang Thai Restaurant
Gabrieles
Horsley Hall
Tasty China
Villa Spice
Wear View Diner
School
Evenwood C of E Primary School
Hamsterley Primary School
Ramshaw Primary School
St Chad’s RC Primary School
Toft Hill Primary School
Witton Le Wear Primary School
Woodland Primary School
Self-Catering
Solicitor
Taxi
1 Aabat
Atlas Taxis & Mini Buses
Cables Taxis Ltd
Castle Cars
Colins Taxis
R & S Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Bishop Auckland CC (Cricket)
Bishop Auckland RC (Rugby Union)
Shops
Flower World
Boots
The Weardale Soup Company
Animal Forum Ltd
Welsh Chemist
Shewans Opticians
F Robinson & Son
Shoe Stop
Dale Gallery
Lime Tree Gallery
Peacocks
Superdrug
B&Q
Longstaff Family Bakers
Chittocks Delicatessen
Mudd Butchers
The Chocolate Cafe
Castlegate Cafe
Carol Gittins
Blacketts Furniture Store
Topman
Topshop
Antiques
Activities
6th Element Paintball(Adventure)
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Virgin Balloon Flights(Aviation Sports)
Bishop Auckland CC(Cycling)
Dale Bike Hire(Cycling)
Tunstall Reservoir(Fishing)
Hamsterley Riding School(Riding)
Places to Stay near Bishop Auckland
Premier Inn Bishop Auckland (0.97 miles)
The Queens Head Hotel (1.12 miles)
The Castle Hotel (1.18 miles)
Situated within a few yards of the historic Auckland Castle, in the centre of Market Town in Bishop Auckland, The Castle Bar Hotel features a bar and free Wi-Fi. Durham is a 21-minute drive away. Spread ... More | visit websitePark Head Hotel (1.72 miles)
Park Head Country Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of County Durham and offers a warm, friendly welcome and free Wi-Fi in public areas and guestrooms. The spacious and comfortable en suite rooms are ... More | visit websiteParkhead Country Hotel (1.72 miles)
Bishop Auckland is a convenient base for reaching ... More | visit website
Manor House Hotel & Country Club (2.05 miles)
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A quintessential English Manor House, steeped in history awaits you. The ideal venue for relaxing holidays.
Relaxed, charming and unpretentious are words that describe The Manor ... More
The Bridge Inn (3.91 miles)
Offering a warm and friendly environment with excellent homemade food and extensive menus, this homely, traditional countryside inn is truly a place for all the family. The Bridge Inn is situated by ... More
Whitworth Hall Country Park (4.30 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 ... More | visit website
Redworth Hall Hotel (4.31 miles)
A beautiful Elizabethan hotel standing in 150 acres of peaceful woodland in County Durham.
Barceló Redworth Hall Hotel successfully combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. The grand Jacobean manor house has many ... More
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