Bishop Auckland
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Bishop Auckland is a town in County Durham, England.
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phone: +44 1388 526203address: between Stanhope and Bishop AucklandThe train line runs between Stanhope and Bishop Auckland. Stanhope Station is located at DL13 2YS and the Bishop Auckland is located at DL14 7AL.
Auckland CastleThe castle has been home to the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years and still is to this day.Located in Bishop Auckland
Binchester Roman FortAn old Roman Fort that only has a small part of its remains excavated. The remains include an impressive bathhouse, some of the forts defences along with other settlement buildings Open 11am to 5pm all days of the week.
- Raby Castle was built in the 14th C but much prettified in the 17th & 18th C. It's 8 miles west, on the A688 between Bishop Auckland and Barnard Castle. Open April-Oct Tu-Su 09:00-17:00.
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address: 4 Church Street, Shildon, DL41DUSells old-fashioned, retro sweets and chocolates.
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Park Head Country Hotel & Restaurant
phone: +44 1388 661727address: New Coundon