The number of town centre cafés and restaurants in Bishop Auckland is less than half that in Barnard Castle, and less than a third of Durham City Centre, both popular visitor locations. This project aims to strengthen the visitor economy in Bishop Auckland by encouraging people to stay longer in the town centre and increase expenditure with businesses.
Through the Future High Street Fund, new seating has been installed within the Market Place outside the Spanish Gallery.
There is also a drinking water fountain placed within the Market Place along the route of ‘Way of Life ‘ trail to provide refreshment to those travelling to the town on foot or by cycle via the heritage walking and cycling routes.



Property Reuse Fund
The Property Reuse Scheme is helping individuals and business owners bring unused spaces back into economic use in Bishop Auckland
Find out more about the Property Reuse Fund
Road Junction Capacity Improvements
Planned works are to take place on 3 major routes into Bishop Auckland.
Find out more about the Road Junction Capacity Improvements project

Bus Station
Work continues at the Bishop Auckland Bus Station and Surface Level Car Park
Find out more about the Bus Station Project
North Newgate Street Public Realm FHSF
North Newgate Street is due to get a face lift.
Find out more about the North Newgate Street Public Realm project
North Bondgate to Fore Bondgate
North Bondgate to Fore Bondgate project has now been completed
Find out more about the North Bondgate and Fore Bondgate project