Bishop Auckland
Parish in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.656, -1.681 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | NZ 20 29 |
| Population: | 26,050 |
| Dialling code: | 01388 |
Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish in County Durham, England, straddling a bend of the River Wear. Historically it grew as the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham and remains centred on the imposing Auckland Castle, known for its episcopal palace, medieval architecture and an important collection of Spanish Old Master paintings. The surrounding landscape opens out towards Weardale, giving the town a mix of industrial heritage and accessible countryside.
Once dominated by coal mining and engineering, the local economy has shifted towards heritage-led regeneration and cultural tourism, with projects such as the Auckland Project and large-scale outdoor performances helping to draw visitors. The town still retains a traditional market, independent shops and community organisations, and residents benefit from river walks, green spaces and links by road and rail to nearby Durham and other regional centres.
Postcode districts covering Bishop Auckland
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Sunderland 19.7 miles31.7 km
- Middlesbrough 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Darlington 10 miles16.1 km
- Hartlepool 18.7 miles30 km
- South Shields 24.7 miles39.8 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Gateshead 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Washington 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Durham 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Wallsend 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Newburn 22.7 miles36.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Bishop Auckland Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Bishop Auckland Town Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Woodhouse Close Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Dene Valley Parish 1.2 miles2 km
- Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Shildon and Dene Valley Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Coundon Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Witton Park Built-up area 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Eldon Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Coundon and Leeholme Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Shildon Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West Auckland Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Bishop Auckland
DL14 9TA, DL14 6DG, DL14 9TG, DL14 6HR, DL14 7JA, DL14 8EE, DL14 7NA, DL14 6DN, DL14 6JD … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.3 miles23 km
- Newcastle International Airport 26.3 miles42.4 km
- Bishop Auckland Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Shildon Railway Station 2.7 miles4.4 km
Hotels near Bishop Auckland Ad
- Thomas Wright House 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Park Head Hotel 3 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Manor House Hotel 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
- The Fir Tree Country Hotel 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Redworth Hall Hotel- Part of the Cairn Collection 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Super 8 by Wyndham Durham 3 8.1 miles13 km
- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Holiday Inn Darlington - North A1m 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Farnley Tower Guesthouse 4 8.9 miles14.2 km
- Hotel Indigo Durham 4 9.3 miles15 km
Schools in Bishop Auckland
- Bishop Auckland College Further education
- Bishop Barrington Academy Secondary
- Cockton Hill Infant School Primary
- Cockton Hill Junior School Primary
- Etherley Lane Primary School Primary
- Evergreen Primary School Special
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland Secondary
- St Anne's C of E Primary School Primary
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Secondary
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland Primary
- Woodhouse Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Windlestone Country house 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 6.7 miles10.7 km
- University of Durham University 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 9.7 miles15.6 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.8 miles19 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 12 miles19.4 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Beamish Museum Museum 15.2 miles24.5 km
- Dunkeld Close Estate 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Castle Eden Dene Nature reserve 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Old Park Country house 18.3 miles29.5 km