CHRISTMAS AT AUCKLAND CASTLE
Be one of the first to explore Auckland Castle’s spectacular new light trail AGLOW, with a full day out at The Auckland Project this Christmas.
Start your day with a visit to Auckland Castle, one of the best-preserved Bishop’s Palaces in Europe, before exploring the brand-new Faith Museum (opening in autumn 2023), and visit the Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery in the afternoon.
As night draws in, prepare for an evening to remember as AGLOW lights up the skies of Bishop Auckland.
Embark on a dazzling 1.5-mile journey through Auckland Castle’s gardens and grounds, with seventeen mesmerising illuminations including the largest Christmas tree in the North of England and the country’s largest light tunnel.
Christmas Unwrapped at The Auckland Project**
Make your visit to Bishop Auckland even more special this Christmas by extending your trip over two or three days to include a ride on Weardale Railway.
Weardale Railway is running Santa Specials throughout the festive season. Board the train at Stanhope Station (transformed as ‘Santahope’) and enjoy an hour-long journey through the Durham Dales accompanied by Mr and Mrs Claus, Santa’s Elves and our team.
Tickets include a hot drink and a cookie and a gift for children, with more festive treats available at Stanhope Station.
Plus, you can extend your trip to Auckland Castle, the Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery over two or three consecutive days at no extra cost to help you make the most of your visit.
Group bookings on Santa Special trains are available on 25th and 26th November, and 2nd, 3rd, 19th, 21st and 22nd December.
Prices
Christmas at Auckland Castle
– £28.50 per person (instead of £31.50) for groups of 10 or more, including entry to Auckland Castle, Faith Museum and AGLOW
– £32.50 per person (instead of £36.50) for groups of 10 or more, including entry to Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery and AGLOW
– £37 per person (instead of £41.50) for groups of 10 or more, including entry to Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery and AGLOW
– £40.50 per person (instead of £46.50) for groups of 10 or more, including entry to Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery, Mining Art Gallery and AGLOW*
– Children’s tickets available
*For groups wishing to visit all attractions, we would recommend extending your stay over two or three days at no additional admission cost. Accommodation is available at Park Head Hotel.
Christmas Unwrapped at The Auckland Project**
– £60.50 per person (instead of £71.50) for groups of 40 or more including entry to Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery, Mining Art Gallery, AGLOW and Weardale Railway
– £65.60 per person (instead of £71.50) for groups of 10-39 people, including entry to Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery, Mining Art Gallery, AGLOW and Weardale Railway
**Only available when booked with a one or two-night stay at Park Head Hotel. Room rates apply in addition to the costs above.
Accommodation
Overnight accommodation is available at the 3* Park Head Hotel from £110 per person for dinner, bed and breakfast based on two people sharing a room.
Room rates will vary based on the date of your group visit. Please contact us directly to discuss room rates at Park Head Hotel.
Additional Extras
Refreshments and tours are also available to make your experience even more special. Why not add a mulled-wine and mince pie or festive lunch to your booking from just £5 per person?
Information for Groups
• Free coach driver ticket per group
• Exclusive group discounts included, with a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more
• Auckland Castle, Faith Museum, Spanish Gallery and Mining Art Gallery are open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10.30am – 4pm
• Coach parking is available at North Bondgate Car Park at the centre of Bishop Auckland and Park Head Hotel. For Weardale Railway, passengers can be dropped off at Stanhope Station with coach parking nearby
• Meet and Greet service from our Group Visits team
• Group-friendly accommodation at Park Head Hotel, with accessible rooms available
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