Weardale Railway is back on track this year, following an extensive restoration programme carried out by The Auckland Project. The heritage railway line from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope reopened for the first time in three years in April 2023, enabling passengers to travel from the Durham Dales to Bishop Auckland once again.
The Auckland Project hopes to re-introduce regular services from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope, with services operating on selected Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months in 2023.
Weardale Railway are also hosting special events throughout the year including Photography Trains, Driver Experience Days and their famous Santa Specials.
Auckland Castle Gardens
The gardens surrounding Auckland Castle are being transformed and the Walled Gardens are being restored to bloom once again for visitors.
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Broadwalk
The Auckland Project are re-levelling the surface and re-aligning the desire lines of the Broadwalk, the grand approach which leads towards Auckland Castle, the Walled Garden and the Deer Park.
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Faith Museum
The Faith Museum will be a new museum dedicated to experiences and expressions of faith throughout British history.
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