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Bishop Auckland
Museums & Galleries · County Durham
Faith Museum
📍 DL14 7NR
Photo: David Dixon (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 250 objects from 50 lenders across Britain on display
- See the Binchester Ring, an early Christian artefact
- Mat Collishaw's commissioned sound and video installation Eidolon
- Visit the Faith Garden, a tranquil reflection space
- Four gallery spaces across two floors with changing exhibitions
The Faith Museum explores how faith, belief and religion have shaped lives and communities across Britain, from 6,000 years ago to today. Spread across four gallery spaces on two floors within the Grade I-listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, it displays over 250 objects from 50 lenders, including the Binchester Ring and Mat Collishaw's commissioned installation Eidolon, plus a tranquil Faith Garden for reflection. It suits anyone curious about British history and belief, with changing displays and temporary exhibitions keeping things fresh. The museum is open 10:30am–4:00pm, with last entry at 3:30pm. If you're making a visit here part of a longer trip, Bishop Auckland station is just 0.6 miles away, and there are 32 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- 10:30am–4:00pm, last entry 3:30pm
- Booking
- Normally open Wednesday–Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays
- Accessibility
- Housed in a Grade I-listed wing with a modern extension
- Best for
- Visitors interested in history, faith and religion across Britain
From the attraction's own website on 24 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Guided Tours
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🚆 Or come by train
- Bishop Auckland 0.6 miles
- Shildon 3.1 miles
- Newton Aycliffe 4.9 miles
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