Bishop Auckland Town Council

Cancelled: Recycled Bottle Lantern Workshop (Free)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
Update: Please note that this workshop has been cancelled – Apologies for any inconvenience.
People of all ages are invited to book a place on the recycled bottle making workshop. Lanterns will be made ready for everyone to join the Christmas Town parade on Friday 5th December and show off their lanterns, enjoy the atmosphere and make fabulous memories.
The Community are welcome to participate in the parade, to join in you can attend a Free lantern making workshop on the following date:

Saturday 25th October 2025, 10am-12pm, Recycled Bottle Lantern Making at the Town Council Offices, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland (Half term)

There are other lantern making session to be held on:

Tuesday 28th October 2025, 1-3pm, Willow Lantern making, held at No. 42, Market Place Bishop Auckland (Half Term)
Saturday 22nd November 2025, 10am-12pm, Recycled Bottle Lantern Making at the Town Council Offices, Kingsway, Bishop Auckland

Please only book to attend one of these sessions if you are able to join in the parade on Friday 5th December 2025, as places are limited.

Booking is required, so please book your session in advance. To book your session, complete this Microsoft Form:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_WJPd-F-EUKeUH8wBchQ3-LCURFUtUFFuoM3nIz3CvdUOFZTSEVXRlpVNjM2SE5aTksyVzVLSzYzSi4u
Alternatively, please contact 01388 207110 or email council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk
All ages welcome, please note that children must be supervised at sessions.

Allotment and Environment Committee (Extra Ordinary Meeting)
2025-10-21 04:00 - 17:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
An Extra Ordinary Meeting of Allotment and Environment Committee is to be held on Tuesday 21st October 2025 at 4.00pm.
The Meeting will take place at the Town Council Offices, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JF.
The Chairman advises members of the Council and the public that the meeting or part of the meeting may be recorded by audio and may be by video.

Films at the Hearth Presents: Family Fright Fest
2025-10-19 15:00 - 19:00 | No.1 – Market Place, 1 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7NJ, United Kingdom
Family Fright Fest at The Hearth!
Come along on Sunday 19 October 2025 for a spooky double bill of films at The Hearth.

3.00pm – The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
5.30pm – Ghostbusters (12A)

Two cult classics, one cosy afternoon of Halloween fun! With themed snacks, seasonal surprises, and a relaxed, cinema-style setting perfect for all ages.
Free. No booking required.
Upper floor, The Hearth, No. 1 Market Place, Bishop Auckland (Access by stairs only)
Bring your family, grab a treat, and get into the spooky spirit with The Hearth.

Allotment and Environment Committee
2025-10-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom
This meeting will begin with a Welcome and Introduction, followed by the Presentation of Allotment Awards 2025.
After the presentations, the Committee will continue with the remaining business on the Agenda.

Policy and Resources Committee
2025-10-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-02 17:00 - 18:30, 2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Heritage Fayre, Bishop Auckland
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Local History and Heritage Displays in Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Saturday 27th September 2025 from 10am-3pm.
Guest Speakers
10:30am Frances Wilson – The Story of Crimdon Dene.
12:00pm Harry Harbottle – A Miners Story by Greg McCormack.
1:30pm Glynn Wales – The Anglo-Saxon Church at Escomb.
Car Show from the Northern Bygone Society.
Activity for the younger ones with Wade Forster.
The Annual Horticulture Show will take place on the Palace Green at Auckland Castle between 12pm-4pm.
A copy of the Heritage Fayre flyer is below:

Street Food Market
2025-09-26 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-29 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-25 16:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Come along on the last Friday of every month during March to October 2025, for the Street Food Market held in Bishop Auckland Market Place from 4pm until 9pm.
Baccanalia CIC and Bridge Creative CIC as the event organisers, with support from Bishop Auckland Town Council continue to create markets that celebrate local businesses and artisans, whilst helping to drive footfall to the town centre and foster a sense of pride in the community.
Visit the Street Food Market – Bishop Auckland Facebook page for the latest news and updates.

Other Street Food Markets hosted by the event organisers:
Aycliffe: www.facebook.com/AycliffeStreetFoodMarket
Stanley: www.facebook.com/StanleyStreetFoodMarket

Town Council Meeting
2025-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Allotment and Environment Committee
2025-09-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Young Artists’ Club
2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:30 | No. 42 – Market Place, No. 42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PB, United Kingdom
Each month at No. 42, Bishop Auckland, young artists get together to learn new techniques, discover the works of great artists throughout history, and create their own pieces of art.
Suitable for all abilities.
4th September 2025
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Young Artists club is becoming weekly from September!
Booking is required, however admission is free.
To book and for further information visit The Auckland Project website.
Young Artists’ Club

Community Committee
2025-09-02 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Bishop Auckland Town Council, 54 Kingsway, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7JF, United Kingdom

Goldwing Owners Club of Great Britain - 43rd British Treffen
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-23 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
Goldwing Owners Club of Great Britain (GOCOGB) is to host the 43rd British Treffen at Bishop Auckland Rugby Club from Thursday 21st to Monday 25th August 2025.
The event will include a Light Parade, Parade of Nations, Trade Stands, Skilled Rider Competition, Organised Runs Out, Live Bands, Disco and *Raffle.
Friday 22nd August 2025
The Friday night theme is Goths and Steampunk.
8pm – Meet the riders and bikes in the Bishop Auckland Market Place.
9pm – Goldwing Light Parade leaving Bishop Auckland Market Place – The run is expected to take approximately 30 minutes.
Saturday 23rd August 2025
The Parade of Nations leaving Bishop Auckland Rugby Club at 5pm.

For further information on this event and the latest updates visit the GOCOGB website and GOCOGB Facebook pages, or contact the event organisers via the contact details on the flyer below.
*A proportion of the fundraising from the Raffle will be helping to support the Mayor’s Charity in aid of the Butterwick Hospice, Bishop Auckland.

Website: https://www.gwocgb.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gwocgb

Hearth Summer School
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-22 | Auckland Castle, Auckland Castle, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NR, United Kingdom
From storytelling to outdoor adventures, join storytellers, artists, historians, and makers to explore the past, connect with the present, and imagine the future.
Four days of hands-on heritage fun for ages 7–11.
Tuesday 19th August – Friday 22nd August 2025
10:30am – 4:00pm
Activities take place across all of the Auckland Project sites and include creative workshops, games, and plenty of time outdoors.
Lunch included each day.
This Event Has Tiered Ticketing:

Option 1: £35 for the first child / £20 additional sibling (for all 4 days)
Option 2: £10 per child (for all 4 days)
(Option 2 is for families who might otherwise be unable to take part. No proof of earning is required. Please choose the option that feels right for your situation – it’s completely confidential, and every child will receive the same experience.)

All tickets cover the full summer school and free lunch is provided daily for each child.
Booking is essential.
To book tickets, visit the Auckland Project website.
Hearth Summer School

This Event is a spark in a wider programme of people, place, and possibility, brought to you by Hearth – in partnership with The Auckland Project. For more information visit www.facebook.com/HearthBishopAuckland

Bishop Auckland Family Festival 2025
2025-08-16 - 2025-08-17 | Jane Armstrong Park, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6PP, United Kingdom
The Bishop Auckland Family Festival returns to Jane Armstrong Park for a second year on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025.
This free community event is designed to engage local families in accessible, cultural, and social experiences.
Following the success of the 2024 festival, this year’s event will build upon its strong foundations, and once again align its theme with Bishop Auckland Town Hall’s Summer Exhibition, which is a Brick Flicks LEGO® exhibition. Last year’s summer exhibition theme was ‘Carboniferous Monsters’, so the family festival featured a variety of activities including cave painting, dinosaur training, fossil finding and bug handling.
With a community atmosphere, this year’s festival will include a diverse mix of performances, hands-on workshops, and interactive installations, creating an inclusive and exciting environment for attendees of all ages. The festival will generally be free, and booking in advance will not be necessary.
Jane Armstrong Park on Watling Road in Bishop Auckland, is named after a beloved community figure and plays an integral role in the town’s recreational life. It’s a place where the community can enjoy open spaces and engage in various outdoor activities and is conveniently accessible from the largest suburban areas in the town.
For the second year running, Bishop Auckland Town Council has contributed to the Family Festival, strengthening community ties and culture to the doorsteps of local families, giving them the chance to engage and socialise in a familiar place.
Delivering a free programme of creative enrichment is part of Baccanalia’s mission for positive culture, everywhere.
Visit the Baccanalia website for more information about all of their upcoming events.

VJ Day Service
2025-08-15 10:50 - 11:30 | Bishop Auckland Market Place, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP, United Kingdom
On behalf St Anne’s Church and Bishop Auckland Town Council, we would like to invite you and your members to join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on Friday 15th August 2025. This marks the surrender of Japan at the end of World War II in the Pacific Theatre.
Location: War Memorial, Bishop Auckland Market Place
The programme for the day is as follows:
10:50am – Opening prayers
11:00am – A two-minute silence will be observed in honour of all who served and sacrificed
11:10am – A commemorative service inside St Anne’s Church, Bishop Auckland
After the service, refreshments including food and drink will be available, generously prepared by church volunteers and funded by the Town Council as a token of our gratitude to all who attend and support our veterans. Standards are welcome.
Please note there will not be a march or road closure in place on this occasion.

Auckland Youth and Community Centre, Summer Activities - Week 4
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-14
If you wish to enquire about or book on to any activity from this flyer, please contact the Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC).
Email: natalie.fox@aycclimited.co.uk or maxine.hymer@aycclimited.co.uk, alternatively telephone AYCC on 01388 604575.

Connecting Communities Fun Day
2025-08-07 10:00 - 15:00
Come along and join in at the Connecting Communities Fun Day event to be held at Auckland Youth and Community Centre (AYCC) on Thursday 7th August 2025 between 10am-3pm.
Free entry and attractions include a Photo Booth, Climbing Wall, Crafts, Information Stands, Emergency Service Vehicles, Free Prize Draw, Games and more.
There will also be a Tombola. Food is available at the venue for a small charge between 11am-1pm.
Full details are available on AYCC flyer below.
For more information on this event, visit AYCC website or the AYCC Facebook page.

Auckland Youth and Community Centre Summer Activities - Week 3
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-08

Mayor's Afternoon Tea (Tickets sold out)
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00
The Mayor of Bishop Auckland is thrilled to announce his Afternoon Tea Event on 30th July 2025 at 6pm. The event will be held at the McIntyre Centre, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
Tickets are £15 and include sandwiches, cake and tea or coffee.
There will be a raffle and all proceeds will be given to the Mayor’s chosen charity for the municipal year 2025-26 – Butterwick Hospice.

Update: Tickets for this event have sold out. Thank you for you support.
Tickets can be purchased from the Town Council on 01388 207110 or via email on council@bishopauckland-tc.gov.uk

Auckland Youth and Community Centre Summer Activities - Week 2
2025-07-29 - 2025-08-01

Medieval Mayhem
2025-07-26 10:30 - 15:30 | Auckland Castle, Auckland Castle, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NR, United Kingdom
This Beacon Event is a spark in a wider programme of people, place, and possibility, brought to you by Hearth – in partnership with The Auckland Project.
The Medieval Mayhem Event is to be held on Saturday 26th July 2025 from 10:30am-3:30pm at Auckland Palace Grounds.
Thanks to generous external support, this is a free entry event and is set to offer a selection of activities and entertainment including, The Ran Tanners Band, Knight School Boot Camp, Walworth Birds of Prey, Have-A-Go Archery, Acle Early Medieval Re-enactment Society, Live Painting in the Gardens and Medieval Crafts.
There will be hearty food and drink available at the event for purchase, or feel free to bring along your own picnic.
Full details are available on The Auckland Project and Hearth flyer below.
A PDF version of the flyer is available to download under the public documents heading.
For more information on this event, visit The Auckland Project website or the Hearth Facebook page.
Disclaimer: The PDF document is received from an external source and its format may not be fully accessible.

Auckland Youth and Community Centre Summer Activities - Week 1
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-25

Young Artists’ Club
2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:30 | No. 42 – Market Place, No. 42, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PB, United Kingdom
Each month at No. 42, Bishop Auckland, young artists get together to learn new techniques, discover the works of great artists throughout history, and create their own pieces of art.
Suitable for all abilities.
3rd July 2025
4th September 2025
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Young Artists club is becoming weekly from September!
Booking is required, however admission is free.
To book and for further information visit The Auckland Project website.
Young Artists’ Club
