Name: Auckland Castle Deer House
Rating: 5.0

Auckland Castle Deer House

Auckland Castle Deer House, Bishop Auckland, UK

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Auckland Castle Deer House, a charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had grounds for picnics and rooms for enjoying the view.

Managed deer parks were an established element of rural life during the Middle Ages, as hunting was such an important part of the life of the aristocracy and nobility, clerical as well as lay.

Free entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

Auckland Castle Deer House is situated on a promontory within the former deer park of Auckland Castle. The Bishops of Durham have kept a residence at Auckland since the Norman period.
Managed deer parks were an established element of rural life during the Middle Ages, as hunting was such an important part of the life of the aristocracy and nobility, clerical as well as lay.
Shelters for deer were unusual. This much later example, dating from the 18th century, demonstrates that the deer park remained in use for several centuries. Built about 1760 by Richard Trevor, Bishop of Durham from 1752 to 1771, it provided a feeding place and shelter for the deer, and also had rooms in which the bishop and his guests could picnic, enjoy the views of the park and take a rest from hunting.
As well as serving a practical purpose, it also acted as an ‘eyecatcher’, adding interest to the view of the landscaped park from the castle.

Facilities

Parking: Charged parking is available in Bishop Auckland, not managed by English Heritage. The Deer House is within parkland behind Auckland Castle.
Dogs: Please keep dogs on leads.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Free entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/auckland-castle-deer-house/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

There is no access to the interior. The exterior is open to view from the surrounding parkland daily.

Address: Auckland Castle Deer House, Bishop Auckland, UK

Post Code: DL14 7QJ

Council: County Durham

County: County Durham

Road Access: Located in Auckland Park, Bishop Auckland; North of town centre on A68.
Train Access: Bishop Auckland 1 mile.
Bus Access: Arriva service 56; Go Ahead 18, X21; Aabat Taxis 104 & Scarlet Band 113 pass closest to the castle gates.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Charged parking is available in Bishop Auckland, not managed by English Heritage. The Deer House is within parkland behind Auckland Castle.