The Auckland Project

About the Auckland Project

The Auckland Project is working to create positive change for those living, working and visiting Bishop Auckland and to ensure the town’s future is as magnificent and vibrant as its past.

To do so we are creating a visitor destination in Bishop Auckland, incorporating Auckland Castle (once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham), a Spanish Gallery, Faith Museum, Walled Garden, Deer Park, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower visitor centre and an outdoor spectacular Kynren – an epic tale of England, is also performed every summer on a 7.5-acre stage.

Kyrnen launched in 2016, followed by the Mining Art Gallery, in October 2017 and Auckland Tower in October 2018. Bishop Trevor Gallery, a temporary exhibition space within Auckland Castle, opened in June 2019, with the Castle re-opening to the public on 2 November 2019 following a three-year conservation programme. The other attractions will follow in stages in the years ahead.

Alongside the visitor destination, The Auckland Project regeneration charity is also working directly with the local community to deliver a wide range of formal and informal learning for adults and young people, create jobs and apprenticeships both directly and via our supply chain, support sustainable living, including community-supported agriculture and the Incredible Edible scheme and promote general health and wellbeing.

For more information about The Auckland Project, please visit aucklandproject.org or search Auckland Project on Facebook and Twitter.

The Auckland Project’s sister charity, Eleven Arches, runs open air spectacular Kynren – an epic tale of England.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Auckland Castle on a 7.5-acre stage, the show is enjoyed from an 8,000-seat amphitheatre and culminates in a dramatic firework display.

Its name echoes the Anglo-Saxon word ‘cynren’, meaning generation, kin or family, and reflects the inspiration of those involved in the production.

A live-action extravaganza, Kynren takes the audience on a journey through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend, from the Roman occupation to the Second World War. Kynren is a critically acclaimed experience and has received five-star reviews. It attracts thousands of people to Bishop Auckland each summer and is supported by a cast and crew of 1,000 volunteers.

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                    skillsExperienceAndQualitiesNeeded:
                      'We  believe  these  volunteer  roles  are  perfect  for  individuals  who:\n\n-  Are  16  years  or  older  (  at  16  we  will  provide  you  with  a  buddy)    \n-  Possess  excellent  communication  skills  and  are  comfortable  initiating  conversations  with  people  of  all  ages\n-  Radiate  a  welcoming,  approachable,  and  helpful  demeanour\n-  Are  proactive,  positive,  and  committed  to  providing  an  excellent  visitor  experience\n-  Are  enthusiastic  and  willing  to  learn\n-  Are  reliable,  well-presented,  friendly,  and  polite\n-  Are  comfortable  collaborating  as  part  of  a  team\n-  Are  able  to  undertake  activities  both  independently  and  under  supervision\n\n',
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                      'All  our  Visitor  attractions  can  be  accessed  via  the  Market  Place  in  Bishop  Auckland.  Volunteers  can  park  in  North  Bondgate  Car  Park  when  volunteering  with  no  charge.  \nThe  Mining  Art  Gallery/Spanish  gallery/Auckland  Tower  are  all  within  the  Market  Place.  The  Auckland  Palace  does  not  have  parking/disabled  parking  on  site  and  is  a  walk  down  the  Broad  walk  which  includes  cobbles          ',
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                      'We  want  all  volunteers  to  feel  welcomed,  informed  and  confident  in  their  role.  The  following  support  will  be  provided:\n\n*  **Written  joining  instructions**  and  relevant  information  will  be  sent  to  organisers/leads  when  their  booking  is  confirmed.\n*  A  **meet  and  greet  on  arrival**,  including  a  short  introduction  to  **The  Auckland  Project**,  its  mission  and  the  impact  of  volunteering.\n*  A  briefing  on  the  day\'s  activities,  including  health  and  safety  information.\n*  **Tool  talks  and  task-specific  guidance**  will  be  provided  on  site  by  members  of  the  Gardens  or  Estates  Team,  as  required  for  the  activities  being  undertaken.\n*  Ongoing  support  and  supervision  throughout  the  volunteering  session,  with  opportunities  to  ask  questions  and  learn  new  skills.\n\nNo  previous  experience  is  necessary—just  enthusiasm,  a  willingness  to  get  involved  and  suitable  clothing.\n',
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