History and Heritage
Please contact the Bishop Auckland Tourist Information Centre for further details about Local Attractions and Town Walks, on +44 (0)1388 602610/604922.
There is more information on the history and heritage of Bishop Auckland on the Useful Information page.
To experience Bishop Auckland's History and Heritage online please explore the links below.
United Automobile Services Ltd
United Automobile Services Ltd. – Early days in Bishop Auckland and district By Samuel C. Pigg
The Proud Anthem of Bishop Auckland Girls' Grammar
The proud anthem of Bishop Auckland Girls' Grammar
Reminiscences of Bus Travel
Reminiscences of bus travel around Bishop Auckland in the 1940s and 1950s
Old bus services in the Bishop Auckland area
Bus services in the Bishop Auckland area during the late 1940s and early 1950s
Local Attractions in the Town
Bishop Auckland is the largest town in Wear Valley and whilst it is a key shopping destination for South West Durham, it also boasts a number of very interesting visitor attractions.
- A gallery of photographs of Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Castle
- Auckland Castle Park
- Bishop Auckland Amateur Operatic Society
- Bishop Auckland Town Hall
- Bishop Auckland Town Recreation Ground
- Church of St. Anne
- Dere Street
- Discovery Centre
- McGuinness Gallery, Bishop Auckland Town Hall
- Mechanics Institute
- Tittybottle Park
- Walk with Stan Laurel in Bishop Auckland
- Walks in the park
Out and About in Bishop Auckland
There are many places to see when out and about in Bishop Auckland
