Latest News and Events

Auckland Tower opens to the public
On Saturday morning the newest of The Auckland Project's visitor attractions opened it's doors to the public. There was a

Monster Saturday 2018
On Saturday 27th October the Bishop Auckland Town Team invite you to dress up in your scary costumes and enjoy

Thousands enjoy Bishop Celebrating Together
On Saturday 28th September, around 3,000 people turned out to enjoy the Bishop Celebrating Together event which was held in

Advent storytellers begin preparing
After last year’s successful first Advent Windows, Bishop Auckland Town Team are once again organising the window openings alongside David

BBC Question Time comes from Bishop Auckland
The long running BBC's Question Time is scheduled to be broadcast from Bishop Auckland later this week. David Dimbleby will

‘Experience Bishop Auckland’
'Experience Bishop Auckland' opens at Bishop Auckland Town Hall next Monday (10th September) and will feature archive photographs and lithographs of the

2019 Bishop Auckland Food Festival dates announced
The Bishop Auckland Food Festival is returning on the Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April 2019, bringing together more fabulous local and UK

Bishop Celebrating Together 2018
The weekend all kicks off on Friday 28th September with the Full Moon Street Food Market. In conjunction with Durham Markets and The

Buskers entertain the shoppers
On Saturday 7th July and Saturday 11th August 2018, the Bishop Auckland Town Team organised 'Bishop Buskers Day' where a selection

Brighter Bishop Auckland masterplan consultation
In July 2017, Ryder Architecture consulted with local people, business and interested bodies to find out what is important for Bishop Auckland.