Auckland Castle
Auckland Castle is a castle & historic landmark in County Durham, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £26 · Child £10 · Family £62 Checked on the Auckland Project ticket site: Discovery Day Pass adult £26, child (under 16) £10, family (2+2) £62, covering Auckland Palace, the Faith Museum, Palace Gardens, Mining Art Gallery and Spanish Gallery (not Binchester Roman Fort). Upgrade to an annual pass on the day (from £40 adult, £15 child). |
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| Opening times | Normally Wednesday to Sunday and bank holiday Mondays, 10.30am-4pm. Example day: Palace 10.30am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm), Gardens 10.30am-5pm. |
| Best time to go | Weekdays in term time. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. |
| Best ages | All ages for the grounds; house rooms suit about 6+ (prams may need to stay at the door) All ages; children under 16 pay child price. |
| If it rains | Mixed: house rooms are indoors, gardens and grounds are outdoors |
| Parking | North Bondgate car park (DL14 7PG), charged every day including bank holidays. EV charging available. Spaces and distance not stated. (£1 up to 2 hours; £4 all day) |
| Food | Bishop's Kitchen (10am-4pm), El Castillo tapas restaurant and Park Head Hotel restaurant. Menu prices not stated. |
| Money saver | Check National Trust, Historic Houses or English Heritage membership value; family tickets usually beat singles. |
| Top tips | See the castle and Faith Museum first, then the deer house. Children free with an adult. |
| What to pack | Comfortable shoes, layers, picnic for the grounds, carrier for toddlers |
Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source
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Nearby days out
- Auckland Tower and Deer Park under 1 mile · Garden, Park & Outdoor
- Mining Art Gallery, Bishop Auckland under 1 mile · National Museum & Exhibition
- The Spanish Gallery, Bishop Auckland under 1 mile · National Museum & Exhibition
- Kynren under 1 mile · Theme Park
- Binchester Roman Fort under 1 mile · Castle & Historic Landmark
- Escomb Saxon Church 2 miles · Castle & Historic Landmark