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Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland Tel: 01388 601627 Historically
the principal country residence of the Prince Bishops and now
the official home of the Bishop of Durham. It has a magnificent
marble and limestone chapel, reputed to be the largest private
chapel in Europe, and is located on a promontory overlooking
the Rivers Wear and Gaunless. About 1 mile north of Bishop Auckland.
Binchester Roman Fort,
Bishop Auckland Tel: 01388 663089
Binchester was the largest Roman fort in County Durham. A small
part has been excavated and is open to view. Most of the fort
and the remains of the nearby civilian settlement still lie buried
in the surrounding fields. Car parking is available on site or
the fort is a 20-minute walk along the banks of the River Wear
from Bishop Auckland Market Place. On the outskirts of Bishop
Auckland.
Sedgefield Racecourse, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2HW Tel: 01740 621925
Hosting 20 Jump race meetings and spanning 11 months of the year,
Sedgefield Racecourse is one of Britain’s most popular racecourses.
About 8 miles east of Bishop Auckland.
Raby Castle, Staindrop,
Darlington DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660202 One of England's most beautiful
castles with sprawling battlements and a 200-acre deer park.
As well as towers and fortifications, Raby houses a fabulous
art collection, splendid interiors and treasures including an
important collection of Meissen porcelain. About 7 miles southwest
of Bishop Auckland.
Locomotion: the National Railway Museum at Shildon, Shildon Tel:
01388 777999 Locomotion is an £11 million project, a joint
venture between Sedgefield Borough Council and the National Railway
Museum at York. It opened in Shildon in September 2004 and links
with the existing Timothy Hackworth Museum. The new Museum houses
in excess of 60 exhibits and provides an opportunity to view
the history of the railways. About 3 miles southeast of Bishop
Auckland.
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