The Auckland Project

The Auckland Project A unique collection of visitor attractions in Bishop Auckland centred around Auckland Palace.

Celebrate Tom McGuinness' centenary at the Mining Art Gallery! ⚒️Join us at the Mining Art Gallery for a special book si...
18/06/2026

Celebrate Tom McGuinness' centenary at the Mining Art Gallery! ⚒️

Join us at the Mining Art Gallery for a special book signing of Tom McGuinness: The art of an underground miner. Meet authors Dr. Robert McManners and Gillian Wales (co-founders of the Gemini Collection), alongside Corinne Aspel, Tom's daughter.

This beautifully updated edition will be available to purchase, bringing Tom's incredible underground legacy to life. 📚

📅 Thursday 2 July, 1.30pm–3.30pm
🎟️ Free with Mining Art Gallery admission (No booking required!)
📍 Mining Art Gallery, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fore more details:
https://aucklandproject.org/event/book-signing-with-robert-mcmanners-and-gillian-wales/

Photograph courtesy Murdo Macleod

Uncover the stories behind Auckland Gardens 🌿Join knowledgeable volunteers for a guided 'walk and talk' through the gard...
18/06/2026

Uncover the stories behind Auckland Gardens 🌿

Join knowledgeable volunteers for a guided 'walk and talk' through the gardens while discovering the actual story behind them.

📍 Collect your ticket from Auckland Tower
🕰 Tours start from the Clock Tower
🎟 Bookings essential – Book online or at the Auckland Tower
🗓️Wed 1:30pm–2.30pm & Sat 1pm-2pm & 2.15pm-3.15pm for all gardens

Please note: this tour includes steps and is not suitable for wheelchair users. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. The tour goes ahead in all weather, so please wear suitable footwear and outdoor clothing. Weekly garden tours will continue throughout the season.

Booking Link : https://aucklandproject.org/event/auckland-gardens-tours/

Any place, any space... plant it!Got some home-grown flowers and an old pair of wellies, a quirky teapot, or a vintage t...
17/06/2026

Any place, any space... plant it!

Got some home-grown flowers and an old pair of wellies, a quirky teapot, or a vintage tin gathering dust? It's time to give them a second life! We're calling on all growers, doodlers, and creative souls to help us transform our space for the Bloom Growers Flower Exhibition.

Here is how to get involved:

Friday 3rd July: Drop off your wonderfully weird, planted-up creations at the Artist hub.
Sat 4th & Sun 5th July: Come along to celebrate, connect, and draw the community's blooming displays! All ages and abilities welcome.
Monday 6th July: Collect your plants.

Bring your creative creations. Celebrating Bishop in Bloom. Stay and draw.
For more details https://aucklandproject.org/event/call-for-participation-bloom-growers-flower-exhibition/

Ever wonder what the flowers are gossiping about when you're not looking? 🤫🌸Right now in our Walled Garden, the summer b...
12/06/2026

Ever wonder what the flowers are gossiping about when you're not looking? 🤫🌸

Right now in our Walled Garden, the summer bloom is in full swing, and let's just say... the drama is reaching peak heights! Here's to a little sneak peek at what's going down in the flowerbeds today.

From towering purple delphiniums to the softest lamb's-ear, everything is blooming beautifully this season. Come hear the "gossip" for yourself!

For more details : https://aucklandproject.org/event/auckland-gardens-tours/

⚽ "West Auckland World Cup Champions Painting" ⚽West Auckland, a small mining community in County Durham, became one of ...
11/06/2026

⚽ "West Auckland World Cup Champions Painting" ⚽

West Auckland, a small mining community in County Durham, became one of football's earliest legends.

Sir Thomas Lipton insisted that Great Britain be represented in an early international tournament, and a substitute team from the Northern League, West Auckland, an amateur colliery side was selected. These local miners even sold their furniture and belongings to fund the journey to Europe, where they competed and won through grit, sacrifice, and belief.

They went on to become two-time winners, earning the right to keep the trophy and becoming remembered as pioneers of an early "World Cup"-style competition.

That spirit is captured in "West Auckland World Cup" (2010, oil on canvas) by artist Robert Olley — the original painting held in our Mining Art Gallery collection, reflecting the many powerful works within our gallery that tell stories of mining heritage, resilience, and history.

From the coalfields to the canvas, from history to inspiration.

As the FIFA World Cup begins today, may England carry that same belief, pride, and determination.
Bring it home. ⚽🏆🇬🇧

Who do you think will win ?

🎵 BRASS BASH IS COMING TO BISHOP AUCKLAND! 🎵Get ready for an unforgettable, high-energy evening as the Durham Brass Fest...
10/06/2026

🎵 BRASS BASH IS COMING TO BISHOP AUCKLAND! 🎵

Get ready for an unforgettable, high-energy evening as the Durham Brass Festival takes over the Auckland Palace Courtyard! 🎺✨
Join us for a FREE night of spectacular live music featuring an incredible line-up of international street bands:

💃 Girlesque
🎺 Back Chat Brass
🇪🇸 Artistas del Gremio
🎷 Ferryhill Town

Bring your friends, family and your best dance moves as we celebrate the festival atmosphere right on your doorstep.

📅 Wednesday 15 July
🕕 6.00pm – 8.00pm
📍 Auckland Palace Courtyard
🎟️ FREE admission

Find out more: https://aucklandproject.org/event/bishop-auckland-little-brass-bash/

🚆The Inspiration Train is stopping at Stanhope Station tomorrow for 6 days as part of its anniversary tour ‼️There's sti...
08/06/2026

🚆The Inspiration Train is stopping at Stanhope Station tomorrow for 6 days as part of its anniversary tour ‼️

There's still time to secure your tickets for a once in a generation train experience here:
https://railway200.co.uk/location/weardale-railway/

And you could join us at Stanhope for our 🎉🚂 COMMUNITY BIG WEEKEND 13th & 14th June at Weardale Railway! 🚂🎉
Join us for a fantastic family weekend packed with live music, food, heritage trains and fun for all ages across the Weardale Railway line! 🎶 🥳
🎟️ Book now: https://weardale-railway.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

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