Bishop Auckland Town Council

15/09/2026

🧱✨ Brick Fairytale trail winners! ✨🧱

We’re delighted to share these lovely photos of our winners receiving their prizes!

A huge congratulations to all three winners, and thank you to every family who took part in the trail. It was wonderful to see so many people exploring Bishop Auckland, solving the clues and visiting businesses around the town.

We hope you all enjoyed your magical adventure! ✨

14/09/2026

Discover traditional skills at Bishop Auckland's Heritage Fayre 🧶

Members of the Tynedale Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will be joining us to demonstrate the fascinating crafts of spinning and weaving.

Visitors will be able to see a peg loom in action, using colourful selvedges from woven rugs, and learn more about how these traditional techniques are still used today.

There will also be opportunities for children to get involved with activities including peg loom weaving and making wet felted sheep.

📅 Saturday 26 September
⏰ 10am to 3pm
📍Artist Hub

13/09/2026

⚠️ TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES

Please be aware that phased carriageway resurfacing works are due to begin in Bishop Auckland on Monday 21 September.

The works will affect sections of Newgate Street, Bob Hardisty Drive and Cockton Hill Road. They will be completed in two phases over a three-week period, with a one-week gap between Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Temporary road closures and driving restrictions will be in place, including a no-right-turn restriction from Kingsway.

Clearly signed diversion routes will be available. Please allow extra time for your journey and follow the signs in place.

Full details of the affected roads and diversion routes can be found at https://bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk/

11/09/2026

A throwback to a very special day for Bishop Auckland ❤️

Back in August, Dame Susan Snowdon DCVO and Dr Robert McManners were presented with the Freedom of the Town, Bishop Auckland’s highest civic honour.

It was a wonderful occasion, made even more memorable by the residents who gathered to watch the procession and join in the celebrations.

These photographs capture just some of the special moments from the day.

10/09/2026

Classic cars are coming to Bishop Auckland! 🚗

As part of Bishop Auckland's Heritage Fayre, The Northern Bygones Society will be bringing a fantastic display of classic and vintage vehicles to the Market Place.

Come along for a closer look and enjoy a brilliant day celebrating our local history and heritage.

📅 Saturday 26 September
⏰ 10am to 2pm
📍 Bishop Auckland Market Place

Free to attend and everyone is welcome!

09/09/2026

07/09/2026

Three fascinating stories. Three local speakers. One brilliant day celebrating our heritage, completely FREE to attend!

As part of the Bishop Auckland Heritage Fayre, the Spanish Gallery will host a programme of talks exploring local history, football and the castles of County Durham.

📚 11am
Tom Hutchinson, local historian, speaking about 100 Pictures

⚽ 12.30pm
John Phelan presents Four Visits to Wembley to Watch Crook Town AFC

🏰 2pm
Anne Allen presents 2027 European Year of the Normans: Stormin’ Durham Castles

The talks are just one part of a full day of exhibitions, activities and fascinating displays celebrating Bishop Auckland’s heritage.

📅 Saturday 26 September
⏰ 10am to 3pm
📍 Bishop Auckland

04/09/2026

🧱 Brick Fairytales Live Draw 🤩

The correct answer for the trail is: Bedtime Stories 📖

Thank you to everyone who entered our competition. 😊

03/09/2026

📖 Bishop Word Fest: Turn the Page is coming this September!

Created by Dispel - Art and funded by Bishop Auckland Town Council, this community-led festival will bring residents, schools, artists, authors, businesses and local groups together for a celebration of storytelling, creativity and Bishop Auckland’s identity.

Taking place at The Artists Hub and around Bishop Auckland’s historic Market Place, the festival will explore the town’s character and heritage while inviting people to share their hopes for its future.

🖼️ Exhibition: 7–20 September
🎉 Free Festival: 11–13 September

02/09/2026

🧱✨ Brick Fairytales Competition ✨🧱

A little update for everyone who entered our Brick Fairytales competition!

We’ll be doing a live draw this Friday at 3.30pm to pick our winners. 🎉

So keep an eye on our page and join us live to see who gets picked! 🤞🏆

Good luck everyone! ❤️