A County Durham regeneration charity has launched an annual pass with the aim of making it easier for visitors to explore a range of attractions.
The Auckland Project manages a collection of heritage attractions, gardens and parkland centred around Auckland Castle in the town of Bishop Auckland. As well as the castle, attractions include the Spanish Gallery, the Mining Art Gallery, and the Faith Museum which opens in autumn 2023.
And now, its annual pass will provide a discounted and unlimited entry to all of these for 12 months, which are designed to tell the story of Bishop Auckland, from the powerful Prince Bishops of Durham to the town's surprising connection to the Golden Age of Spanish Art. In addition to these permanent fixtures, it will also give access to a range of exhibitions and events throughout the year, with 2023 highlights including Coal: Mining the Gemini Collection in the Mining Art Gallery, Missing Women in Auckland Castle, and Sin: The National Gallery Touring Exhibition also in Auckland Castle.
