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Location

Bishop Barrington School is located in the town of Bishop Auckland, which is situated in the County of Durham in the North East of England.

Location of Bishop Auckland:

Bishop Auckland is a thriving market town, which grew around the Bishop Of Durham's favourite country residence. It is the site of Auckland Castle, home of the Bishops of Durham since Norman times. It was converted into a castle by Bishop Bek around 1300 A.D. and it has one of the largest private chapels in Europe.

It lies in the County of Durham, small enough to enjoy on foot yet so exceptional that its cathedral and castle are designated a World Heritage Site.

Uncrowded roads lead to unspoilt countryside, including some of the highest wildest and finest scenery in England. Much of the west of the County, the Durham Dales, is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Teesdale, Weardale and the Derwent Valley offer excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and angling. To be taken on a virtual tour of Durham Click Here

Regional Map:

• Click a place name on the Map to view roads leading to Bishop Auckland and the surrounding areas

Directions to Bishop Auckland

From the South:
Follow the A1 / A1(M) coming off at Junction 59
Turn left onto the A689, following signs to Bishop Auckland for 8 miles
Arrive at Bishop Auckland

From the North:
Follow A1 / A1(M), coming off at Junction 60
Turn right onto A688, following signs to Bishop Auckland for 8 miles
Bear right onto the A689. Follow this road for 2 miles
Arrive at Bishop Auckland

Location of the School:

Bishop Barrington School is situated to the South West of the town, on Woodhouse Lane adjacent to Bishop Auckland College.