Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Bishop Auckland March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland-Hotels.d602738.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Bishop Auckland ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Bishop Auckland Types of activities [Bishop Auckland travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738) ![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) ## Bishop Auckland Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Bishop Auckland has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Bishop Auckland is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Bishop Auckland to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Bishop Auckland Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Bishop Auckland. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Bishop Auckland attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Bishop Auckland | Number of things to do | 22 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Durham Monks Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app](/things-to-do/durham-monks-miners-and-cathedral-secrets-tour-with-mobile-app.a50786572.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | [Luggage Storage in Durham Station](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-durham-station.a48060058.activity-details)[Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details)[Durham Monks Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app](/things-to-do/durham-monks-miners-and-cathedral-secrets-tour-with-mobile-app.a50786572.activity-details)[Durham: Adventure Valley Farm Park Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/durham-adventure-valley-farm-park-entry-ticket.a51916373.activity-details)[Durham City Walking Tour](/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details)[Durham Monks Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app](/things-to-do/durham-monks-miners-and-cathedral-secrets-tour-with-mobile-app.a50786572.activity-details)[Durham City Walking Tour](/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details)[Dark Durham Tour](/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a48261209.activity-details)[Durham Full City Tour](/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) | | With kids | [Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details)[Durham: Adventure Valley Farm Park Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/durham-adventure-valley-farm-park-entry-ticket.a51916373.activity-details)[Dark Durham Tour](/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a48261209.activity-details)[Durham Full City Tour](/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details)[Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters](/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-durham-its-infamous-characters.a46317068.activity-details) | ## What to do in Bishop Auckland --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Bishop Auckland ![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) ![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) #### 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) #### Killhope Lead Mining Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Killhope Lead Mining Museum in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Killhope-Lead-Mining-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d6088269.Vacation-Attraction) #### Weardale Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum during your travels in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Weardale-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025519.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bishop Auckland Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Bishop Auckland at Bishop Auckland Golf Club. Visit the stunning cathedral and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bishop-Auckland-Golf-Club-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621563158462.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4658/106c6075-7571-4f05-bc22-4f9ba27ebe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![Statue of solider ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713863/ff693d8a-df37-4f6b-b718-9caae72d12f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ferryhill ![Site of Allendale station. View SW from B6303 road between Catton and Allendale Town in the valley of the River East Allen. The Allendale terminus of the ex-NER branch from Hexham had been ahead. It had closed eventually on 20/11/50, having lost its passenger service from 22/9/30.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000433939/c908e2d4-7347-4441-8c0e-cd2028b1b96d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Ben Brooksbank](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44502) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Allendale ![Lanchester: former station, 2000. View SE, towards Durham: ex-NER Durham - Consett/Blackhill line, closed to passengers 1/5/39, to goods 5/7/65.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/97757ea6-600d-4bde-b848-dccbd0a9044e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Ben Brooksbank](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44502) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Lanchester ![Panorama from Heatherley Clough, Tow Law This panorama is a composite of five photographs. The panorama was taken from a public footpath which passes through the length of Heatherley Clough in Tow Law. The furthest scenery is the easterly part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713911/607ab802-ecff-4fe6-8aa7-7e4b9894041d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Ian Porter](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/31609) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Tow Law ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bishop Auckland worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Bishop Auckland? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Bishop Auckland? ### Is three days enough to stay in Bishop Auckland? ### What are some activities to do in Bishop Auckland with kids? > - [Durham History Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) > - [Durham: Adventure Valley Farm Park Entry Ticket](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-adventure-valley-farm-park-entry-ticket.a51916373.activity-details) > - [Dark Durham Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a48261209.activity-details) > - [Durham Full City Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) > - [Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-durham-its-infamous-characters.a46317068.activity-details) ### What to do in Bishop Auckland for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Bishop Auckland? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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