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Auckland Tower and Deer Park

Garden, Park & Outdoor · County Durham, England · Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PG

Auckland Tower and Deer Park is a garden, park & outdoor in County Durham, England. Entry is free. 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.

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PriceFree entry
Free: 15m viewing platform, free local history exhibition and visitor information; Deer Park free. Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7PG.
Opening timesTower Wed-Sun and bank holiday Mondays 10:30-4; Deer Park open daily.
Best time to goAny day; tower Wed-Sun.
School holiday tipEarly 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 agesAll ages
If it rainsOutdoor: pick dry days
Money saverFree or low-cost; parking is the main cost; take a picnic.
Top tipsFree 15m viewing tower with local history, plus the historic Deer Park behind Auckland Palace.
What to packWellies, waterproofs, picnic, bug spray, sun cream

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