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The Auckland Project
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The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project is a unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries and gardens in the historic town of Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Together The Auckland Project’s attractions, which includes
Explore over 2,000 years of history and offer a day exploring art, history and nature, centred around the magnificent Auckland Palace, one of the best-preserved bishop’s palaces in Europe. The Auckland Project and Bishop Auckland are fast becoming a must-see visitor destination thanks to recently opened hotels, self-catering accommodation and restaurants, also part of The Auckland Project. |
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Travel Trade Information
| Travel Trade contact name | Samantha Carswell |
| Preferred method of contact for overseas bookings/enquiries | Email: groups@aucklandproject.org |
| Min/Max group size information | Minimum group Size: 10 / No maximum group size |
| Suitable for Corporate/Incentive visits | Yes. We are available for corporate hire & visits. We have conference & event spaces which can be used for private functions or catering. |
| Group rates | Yes |
| FIT rates | Yes |
| Payment | Invoiced prior to visit. Payment terms 30 days from invoice. |
| Best Time To Visit | We recommend arriving at 10:30AM to get the most of your visit. |
| Average time on site | We recommend 1.5 hours per venue. To visit all venues we recommend a 2 day visit. |
| Upsells available | Guided Tours, Curator Led Tours , Catering in private dining areas (group menu available, Hotel & Self Catering Accommodation |
Additional Information
- Venues are open from 10:30 – 16:00, Wednesday to Sunday. With exclusive out of hours visits available on request.
- Parking, including coach parking, is located in North Bondgate Car Park (DL14 7PG).
- There is a coach drop off location in the Market Place. Coach parking is free, and we offer coach drivers free admission & a complementary hot drink from the café or restaurant.
- Exclusive offers are available for groups such as private lunches/refreshments or guided tours.
- Park Head Hotel and Restaurant, also part of The Auckland Project, offers 38 comfortable en-suite rooms, including singles, twins and doubles. Groups can enjoy an award-winning breakfast at Park Head, with B&B and half-board options available.
- For FIT visits, self-catering Holiday Lets which allow guests to stay for in the heart of our conservation area. These individually-designed lets include an Unlimited Pass to The Auckland Projects attractions and exclusive out of hours access to Walled Garden.
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