The Auckland Project
58 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF. England
Comprising no less than 8 attractions including Auckland Castle, the Spanish Gallery, and the Faith Museum, The Auckland Project is a unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens, and parkland in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. They offer creative and immersive workshops and educational visits for Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools. Sessions are based on a multisensory, object-based approach and can be adapted to meet the needs of students and teachers, including students with SEND.
The Aukland Project is offering a full-day workshop for the price of a half-day workshop for GBST schools. Simply email education@aucklandproject.org, or call (01388) 660270 to book.
Please quote ‘The Great British School Trip’ to receive your discount. To be eligible, schools must have 30% of their pupils on free school meals, or be in one of these postcode areas: DL2, DL4, DL12, DL13, DL14, DL15, DL16, DL17. Workshops must take place in the 23/24 academic year. Scroll to find out more.
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Multiple Attractions
Discover Auckland Castle, Galleries and Gardens.
The Auckland Project is a unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Their attractions tell a remarkable story of faith, art and power, and Bishop Auckland’s surprising connection with the Golden Age of Spanish art.
With no less than 8 different attractions, The Auckland Project offers something for everyone.
Auckland Castle – One of the best-preserved bishops’ palaces in Europe.
The Spanish Gallery – Immerse yourself in the Spanish Golden Age at the UK’s first gallery dedicated to the art, history and culture of Spain.
Mining Art Gallery – Step into another world of life in the coal mines.
Auckland Tower – Climb high to see far – the 29 metre Tower with its 15m viewing platform offers 360° views.
Gardens and Grounds – Complete your visit with some time outdoors; relax in over 150 acres of historic parkland.
Weardale Railway – Take a ride on our heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Faith Museum – Be one of the first to visit this unique museum and discover stories of faith in Britain spanning 6,000 years.
Educational Workshops
The Auckland Project offers creative and immersive workshops across a unique range of visitor attractions.
Ages 5-11
Workshops for this age are all half-day sessions, but full-day sessions can be created with a mix and match of sessions such as:
- Castle explorers
- Terrific Tudors
- Glass painting
- World War 2
- Exploring Christianity
- Exploring Buddhism
- Planet protectors
Ages 11-19
Workshops are tailored to bespoke teacher and student requirements. Topics include:
- History
- Art
- Religion and Worldviews
- Photography
- Media
- English
- Geography
- Horticulture
Venue Details
Contact
aucklandproject.org/learning-and-skills/
Address
58 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland
DL14 7JF. England
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday during term time