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Auckland Castle is a magnificent 900-year-old former palace of the Prince Bishops of Durham, transformed into a world-class museum and heritage destination. The castle features stunning state rooms, extensive art collections including Jacob and his Twelve Sons by Francisco de Zurbarán, and beautiful grounds. As an event venue, it offers unique historic spaces for corporate meetings, private dining, and special occasions, accommodating up to 200 guests across various rooms. Located in the heart of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, the castle provides an extraordinary setting combining history, art, and exceptional hospitality for memorable events.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Dining Room | 60 | — | 24 | 40 | 20 | — | 80 |
| Throne Room | 120 | — | 30 | 60 | 25 | — | 150 |
| Long Dining Room | 80 | — | 26 | 50 | 22 | — | 120 |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing available on application. Rates vary by room, duration, and requirements. Package deals available for events including catering and exclusive access.
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Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NR, United Kingdom
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Auckland Castle is a verified historic castle & museum in Bishop Auckland, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £750. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
AV and hybrid-event facilities are not yet evidenced in the profile data. Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests for formal dining, 300 for receptions in various historic rooms
Professional AV equipment including projection, sound system, and wireless microphones available
Full catering services available with locally sourced ingredients and period-appropriate dining options
On-site parking available for up to 100 vehicles, additional overflow parking nearby
Auckland Castle is a magnificent 900-year-old former palace of the Prince Bishops of Durham, transformed into a world-class museum and heritage destination. The castle features stunning state rooms, extensive art collections including Jacob and his Twelve Sons by Francisco de Zurbarán, and beautiful grounds. As an event venue, it offers unique historic spaces for corporate meetings, private dining, and special occasions, accommodating up to 200 guests across various rooms. Located in the heart of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, the castle provides an extraordinary setting combining history, art, and exceptional hospitality for memorable events.
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