Join us with your friends and family to celebrate the festive period with an array of celebratory events.
Join us with your friends and family to celebrate the festive period with an array of celebratory events!
Tis the season to get together with friends, family and loved ones!
If you’re looking to book a merry meal, the elves at Park Head have decked the halls and thought of everything.
If you want to savour the Christmas season(without the hassle of any washing up!), Park Head is the place to eat, drink and be merry!
Our Chefs have created seasonal menus that will have you in the Christmas spirit from the first bite.
From 1st-23rd December, the Park Head kitchen will be smelling more festive than usual!
Offered at lunchtime and in the evenings Monday-Saturday, you can choose from two or three courses but it’s sure to be a tough choice because everything sounds delicious…
We also offer this menu at lunchtime as a private dining option in our Laurel Room which can seat up to 40 guests. Please ask one of the Park Head team for more information.
Spoil yourself with a scrumptious five course Christmas Day Lunch!
Start your celebrations with a reception drink on arrival before settling down to a wonderful Christmas Lunch with luxury crackers and a present left by Santa.
Our Christmas menu includes vegetarian and vegan options. These thoughtfully crafted dishes ensure that everyone, regardless of dietary preference, can enjoy a festive and indulgent dining experience.
Check back later in the year for more information on Christmas Day 2025…
Celebrate round two on Boxing Day by gathering the family you missed on Christmas Day, or enjoy a leisurely long lie-in before the festivities begin.
A three course roast is available for
arrivals between 12noon – 2pm .
LAST SPACES REMAINING!
Gather the gang to reflect on the year gone by and toast to new beginnings on New Year’s Day.
A three course roast is available for
arrivals between 12noon – 2pm
Celebrate Christmas in style in Bishop Auckland.
With 12 rooms sumptuously decorated, including the State Rooms, St Peter’s Chapel and the Private Apartments, Christmas at the Palace enables visitors to enjoy the remarkable interiors, complete with stunning artworks and furnishings, transformed with a touch of Christmas magic.
Traditional decorations in winter-warming tones with a twist of golden opulence grace the historic palace, befitting of the Prince Bishops who once ruled from this ancient seat of power.
Auckland Palace’s dazzling light trail will illuminate the skies of Bishop Auckland once again this Christmas.
AGLOW is one of the best Christmas light trails in the North East with 20 incredible displays, including new illuminations for 2024 and some of the largest light installations in the country.
AGLOW is a must-see experience for all the family.
All aboard for a magical journey through the Weardale countryside this Christmas!
Embark on a magical Christmas journey through the Weardale countryside, departing from the festively decorated Santahope Station.
Something Magical is coming to Stanhope this Christmas!
All aboard for a magical journey through the Weardale countryside this Christmas!
16th November – 24th December 2024
Our 38 en-suite hotel rooms offer everything you need to enjoy your stay in Bishop Auckland.
We serve timeless classics with a twist, making the most of locally sourced produce, most of which is sourced from the Walled Garden at Auckland Palace.
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