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The Prince Bishops of Durham were incredibly powerful lords and religious leaders in the North of England during the Middle Ages. They wielded the power of both secular lords and medieval bishops – being able to rival monarchs at points in their power. It was often joked during the Middle Ages that there were two kings in England – one sat in London wearing a crown while the other sat in Durham wearing a mitre.
During this tour, we will explore the UNESCO world heritage site, Durham Cathedral. From there we will have lunch before proceeding to Auckland Castle – now famous for the internationally acclaimed Auckland Project. Here you will explore Auckland Castle and the Faith Museum, telling the story of Christianity in the British Isles.
This tour is a whole-day tour. Entry to all sites is included. As a bookable option, you can book pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation on the day – please provide us with information about where you would like to be collected.
Lunch is included on this tour.
Thank you for booking the Prince Bishops of Durham Day Tour. We are looking forward to meeting you! Please remember to contact us with the location, hotel, or guest house you would like to be collected from (within Newcastle or Durham) prior to the tour date. Collection starts between 09:00-09:30 am; we will be in touch with you prior to the tour.
When packing we suggest walking shoes and all-weather clothing – such as waterproofs and layers, as the weather can be quite variable. If any member of your group has any disabilities, mobility issues or visual impairment please do contact us as we can customise the tour for you.
If you have any other questions, please contact Iles Tours on: info@ilestours.co.uk, or phone / WhatsApp on +44(0)7734130422.
We look forward to showing you the North-east of England!
Best wishes,
Iles Tours
