Rave reviews for latest local horror short
The Legend of Sayer Hicks, the brand-new horror short from award-winning County Durham filmmaker Dean Midas, is out now, and the early reviews are very positive.
Food Festival dates announced
Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region’s biggest food festivals.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival will return to the town on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April.
New play documents 1926 general strike
Following the national success of Wor Bella (about WW1 women footballers), Tyneside-based playwright Ed Waugh will present his new work in November, which is about The Cramlington Train Wreckers.
The production, which is supported by Arts Council England, will visit Bishop Auckland Town Hall in November.
Pyromusical returns in November
Tickets are on sale now for the North East’s biggest fireworks spectacular. The ever-popular show, Pyromusical, returns to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 2 November.
Palace hosts pumpkin party
Auckland Palace’s first ever Pumpkin Forest light trail kicked off on Friday 4th October, as the historic attraction and landmark in the centre of Bishop Auckland celebrates autumn’s arrival and the change of seasons.
The ultimate festive experience
A sell-out Christmas light trail that dazzled visitors to Bishop Auckland last year, is returning this November and December with a range of new installations and updated route, complemented by a new indoor festive event, Christmas at the Palace.
Bishop Auckland’s Christmas Town expands
Bishop Auckland is fast becoming known as the “Christmas Capital of the North East” and is set to dazzle once again as Christmas Town 2024 returns, extending its festive magic to a full 10-day celebration.
Town’s Heritage Festival returns
Bishop Auckland Town Council has announced the return of its Heritage Festival on Saturday 28 September from 10am to 3pm.
The Town Hall and Market...
Palace Pumpkin forest to celebrate autumn
Auckland Palace is preparing to host a new special event this autumn named Pumpkin Forest.
Kynren claims Tripadvisor Travelers’ 2024
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England has been recognised in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024.













