Auckland Castle, locally known as the Bishop's Castle or Bishop's Palace, is located in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England. The original manor house was built in 1183 by Bishop Hugh Pudsey who liked the 800-acre site with its adjacent park known for great hunting. His successor Bishop Antony Bek made a number of modifications, effectively changing the manor house into a substantive Gothic castle. The castle did not see any military action but became the principal seat for the Bishopric to this day. The castle currently hosts the administrative offices of the Durham Diocesan Board of Finance. The parkland around the castle is open to the public.
Market Pl, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NR, Phone: +44-13-88-74-37-50