Title: Visit Bishop Auckland: Best of Bishop Auckland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland-Hotels.d602738.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland-Vacation-Rentals.d602738.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Bishop Auckland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bishop-Auckland.d602738.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bishop Auckland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland.d602738.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bishop Auckland ## Travel Guide ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bishop, Auckland, U.K. 27 July, 2021. Bishop Auckland old castle building. North of United Kingdom, popular town to visit.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/22cbb3eb-ab79-4e4c-9c50-564eeae7a9f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![the dales uk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/b8ea637b-6449-45d5-929c-a65f5f1670e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waterfall in Hamsterley Forest, 2013](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/f5d69a35-157f-4572-a067-117f0fbd28a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bishop Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/0c24f4ba-9440-4bce-aa11-97dcc5f5f2b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Bishop Auckland Things to do - Bishop Auckland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Bishop Auckland ![Park Head Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90080000/90077200/90077116/e2b15434_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Head Hotel 13 Park View Terrace Bishop Auckland England CA $103 CA $124 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bishop Auckland ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews) Lovely one night stay. Enjoyed my delicious dinner as well! Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=90077116&PinnedHotelID=90077116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602738) ![Manor House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5851100/5851074/32fa906a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Manor House Hotel The Green Bishop Auckland England CA $135 CA $163 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (215 reviews) Room 12 television not working bit disappointed as ive stayed here 5 times previously and all been spot on ! Time before put me in room 5 absolutely loved it. Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=5851074&PinnedHotelID=5851074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602738) ![Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4590000/4589300/4589215/86157e0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England CA $149 CA $179 total Apr 17 - Apr 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Everything was as expected and what an amazing view Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F04%2F2026&endDate=18%2F04%2F2026&selected=4589215&PinnedHotelID=4589215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=602738) [See all 4,200 properties in Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=602738) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Superking beds, spacious and comfortable ground floor apartment near town centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59201000/59200919/e86e4a10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Superking beds, spacious and comfortable ground floor apartment near town centre Bishop Auckland England Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Deer Park and Newgate ... 10/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews) Very spacious and comfortable, large bedrooms, large kitchen, good bathroom & shower, nice sitting room. Nice & warm. Plus everything you might need has been provided in the kitchen - very thoughtful! Great location, close to to downtown and also great starting point for day trips. Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland-Hotels-The-Regents-Chambers-In-Bishop-Auckland.h59200919.Hotel-Information) ![Superking beds, spacious and comfortable first floor apartment near town centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59210000/59200900/59200814/026eb892_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Superking beds, spacious and comfortable first floor apartment near town centre Bishop Auckland England Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Deer Park and Newgate ... 9/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews) Another comfortable and warm stay in this spacious apartment. It’s in a very central location, close to the castle, and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. Note, though, that the key code is not changed between rentals. Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland-Hotels-The-Princes-Eyrie-In-Bishop-Auckland.h59200814.Hotel-Information) ![Station Suites ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114570000/114566800/114566758/w1982h3000x18y0-9994317c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Station Suites 5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) This was my fourth stay at Station Suites. It's good value and the staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are great and the beds are really comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Middlesbrough-Hotels-Station-Suites.h114566758.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=602738&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Bishop Auckland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25)[Mar 24 - Mar 25](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=2026-03-24&endDate=2026-03-25) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=602738&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Castle After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Vacation-Attraction) ![walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9cb166ad-a278-4ab6-9bc1-99558593f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamsterley Forest Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Vacation-Attraction) #### Binchester Roman Fort Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Binchester-Roman-Fort-Bishop-Auckland.d6088253.Vacation-Attraction) #### Escomb Saxon Church Escomb Saxon Church is just one of the places to see in Bishop Auckland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Escomb-Saxon-Church-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025521.Vacation-Attraction) #### Witton Castle Explore the great outdoors at Witton Castle, a lovely green space in Evenwood. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Witton-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971621.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour CA $33 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![Durham Full City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47405255/f6dd1cfa-38f3-4467-a382-37f4fa353bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Full City Tour CA $43 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) ![Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46317068/cfd10adb-9033-402c-8be9-ff4994fec0a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters CA $18 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-durham-its-infamous-characters.a46317068.activity-details) ![Walkabout Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329295/d9d205d7-9075-4d97-bbf9-d24b3c27382a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walkabout Durham History Tour CA $30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/walkabout-durham-history-tour.a46329295.activity-details) ![Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015928/727b6053-ed84-47c0-9dfd-1a96c542dd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting CA $55 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-of-durham-with-alcohol-tasting.a47015928.activity-details) ![Dark Durham Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327981/db2471b9-8b4d-4c99-8318-b4ad97269306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Durham Tour CA $30 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a47327981.activity-details) [See all activities in Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Bishop-Auckland.d602738.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Bishop Auckland ![On the river ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341586/76e3c9b3-6c27-4388-af81-54fd7d6ebd72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Darlington ![Crimdon Beach, County Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/a10a7d5f-7fba-4e9c-9810-b77aeded68e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Durham ![There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. 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