Kingsway Car Park and Public Square

The transformation of Kingsway Square in the heart of Bishop Auckland, from a section of derelict land to a vibrant new multipurpose greenspace, has completed.

The new look Kingsway Square has revitalised approximately 3,000m² of disused land and buildings, while preserving the surrounding architecture.  It is now a space that the local community can enjoy, providing vital car parking, electric vehicle charging, cycle storage and attractive retail-fronted access directly into Newgate Street, the town’s main shopping street.

Designed to benefit the town and its people by encouraging footfall into the town centre, Kingsway Square features ‘urban garden’-style landscaped recreation and pedestrianised areas, with ambient lighting and outdoor seating, as well as spaces for children to play.  It is now an attractive and safe gateway to Bishop Auckland’s existing retailers, businesses and attractions.

The square, and its surrounding mixed-use private developments, is a £12 million joint initiative between The Auckland Project; Durham County Council and private sector developers. It has been made possible by the UK government’s Future High Streets Fund and Stronger Towns Fund.

Kingsway Square opened October 2024