There has been some change within the Market Place during the 20th century including changes to the road layout and use of the Market Place,
particularly during the last three decades and in to the 21st century.
If your interest is shopping, Bishop Auckland Town Centre currently has over 200 shops and over 50 cafes, restaurants take-aways and pubs.
Venture into Fore Bondgate for a variety of independent specialist shops and friendly service. A unique street!
There has been some change within the Market Place during the 20th century including changes to the road layout and use of the Market Place,
particularly during the last three decades and in to the 21st century.
If your interest is shopping, Bishop Auckland Town Centre currently has over 200 shops and over 50 cafes, restaurants take-aways and pubs.
Venture into Fore Bondgate for a variety of independent specialist shops and friendly service. A unique street!
In 2010, the future of Auckland Castle itself was in doubt as the Church Commissioners reviewed its property portfolio. Inside the Long Dining Room are the works by Spanish Baroque artist Francisco Zurbaran.
The 13 large paintings of Jacob and his 12 sons which have hung at the traditional home of the Bishop of Durham since they were bought and taken there in 1756 by Bishop Richard Trevor.
In March 2011, a £15m donation by investment manager Jonathan Ruffer meant the paintings remained in Bishop Auckland. Mr Ruffer set up Auckland Castle Trust with a vision to use culture and heritage as a catalyst for regeneration and to reinvigorate the town of Bishop Auckland.
Auckland Castle Trust changed it’s name to The Auckland Project in September 2017, to reflect its continued evolution and long-term aspirations, while still honouring its Auckland Castle roots.
In 2010, the future of Auckland Castle itself was in doubt as the Church Commissioners reviewed its property portfolio. Inside the Long Dining Room are the works by Spanish Baroque artist Francisco Zurbaran.
The 13 large paintings of Jacob and his 12 sons which have hung at the traditional home of the Bishop of Durham since they were bought and taken there in 1756 by Bishop Richard Trevor.
In March 2011, a £15m donation by investment manager Jonathan Ruffer meant the paintings remained in Bishop Auckland. Mr Ruffer set up Auckland Castle Trust with a vision to use culture and heritage as a catalyst for regeneration and to reinvigorate the town of Bishop Auckland.
Auckland Castle Trust changed it’s name to The Auckland Project in September 2017, to reflect its continued evolution and long-term aspirations, while still honouring its Auckland Castle roots.
The world class visitor destination will include the restoration of Auckland Castle, creation of a Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery; a Walled Garden; a new Auckland Tower visitor centre; the Deer Park; a hotel and a number of restaurants.
In 2016, Flatts Farm near Toronto became the home to a £35m open-air historical night show. Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is an action-packed live blockbuster performed by a cast and crew of 1,000 volunteers. The show takes the audience on an amazing journey through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend. In its first season more than 100,000 visitors came and shows take place every summer.
In 2018 Bishop Auckland achieved Heritage Action Zone status. This initiative is supported by Heritage England and Durham County Council. The Heritage Action Zone 5 year plan aims to promote the cultural, social and historical features of our Town, to help the future economic regeneration of Bishop Auckland.
Truly – Our Past is Our Future!
The world class visitor destination will include the restoration of Auckland Castle, creation of a Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery; a Walled Garden; a new Auckland Tower visitor centre; the Deer Park; a hotel and a number of restaurants.
In 2016, Flatts Farm near Toronto became the home to a £35m open-air historical night show. Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is an action-packed live blockbuster performed by a cast and crew of 1,000 volunteers. The show takes the audience on an amazing journey through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend. In its first season more than 100,000 visitors came and shows take place every summer.
In 2018 Bishop Auckland achieved Heritage Action Zone status. This initiative is supported by Heritage England and Durham County Council. The Heritage Action Zone 5 year plan aims to promote the cultural, social and historical features of our Town, to help the future economic regeneration of Bishop Auckland.
Truly – Our Past is Our Future!