Ahead of Stockton and Darlington Railway’s 200-year anniversary later this year, Bishop Aukland’s Durham Dales Gateway has opened to the public, providing enhanced access to the historic 18-mile Weardale Railway line and its action-packed 2025 events programme.
Made possible with funding from the Stronger Towns Fund and Weardale Railway owners, The Auckland Project, Durham Dales Gateway has transformed a derelict annex, next to Bishop Auckland Railway Station, into brand-new visitor parking facilities, which include 91 car parking spaces, six electric vehicle charging points, five new cycle racks and plans for a brand-new ticketing system. The state-of-the-art facility will help accommodate railway passengers during this pivotal year.
Durham Dales Gateway is a £1.1m project, with £900k awarded by the Stronger Towns Fund and is one of a series of projects within Bishop Auckland which form part of the £53 million Levelling Up funding awarded to the town by HM Government.
Auckland Palace Gardens
The gardens surrounding Auckland Palace are being transformed, and the Walled Gardens are being restored to bloom once again for visitors.
Find out more about Auckland Palace Gardens project
Broadwalk
The Auckland Project are re-levelling the surface and re-aligning the desire lines of the Broadwalk, the grand approach which leads towards Auckland Castle, the Walled Garden and the Deer Park.
Find out more about the Broadwalk project
Faith Museum
The Faith Museum will be a new museum dedicated to experiences and expressions of faith throughout British history.
Find out more about the Faith Museum project