The Auckland Project
Bishop Auckland, County Durham
Wheelchair access and lifts serve the principal palace, museums and tower, with free essential-carer admission, although the Walled Garden and parts of the Deer Park remain difficult or inaccessible.
Jarvis Access status
Amber — some concerns
Independent assessmentThe principal indoor attractions are accessible, but the Walled Garden and demanding Deer Park terrain remain notable limitations.
Auckland Palace, its museums, galleries and tower provide wheelchair and lift access, loan wheelchairs and free essential-carer admission. The Walled Garden is not wheelchair accessible, however, and the Deer Park's terrain and changes of level can require a powered chair or scooter.
How to read the traffic-light status
- GreenNo significant accessibility concerns identified in the information reviewed.
- AmberSome concerns or limitations need to be considered when planning.
- RedSerious concerns or substantial barriers have been identified.
The status is an independent planning aid based on the evidence available when assessed. It is not a guarantee that every visitor will have the same experience or a legal finding about the venue.
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Auckland Palace, the Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery, Spanish Gallery and Auckland Tower are wheelchair accessible, using lifts where required. A small number of manual wheelchairs can be borrowed. The Walled Garden is not currently wheelchair accessible, and the Deer Park's gradients and terrain mean the venue recommends a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter.
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