Directions to Bishop Auckland by Road From the NORTH or SOUTH via the Motorway A1(M) Leave the A1(M) at junction xx with the A689 heading for Bishop Auckland. After 2 miles the Eden Arms roundabout go straight on A689 (crossing A167). After 2 miles another roundabout A689. After 1.5 miles another roundabout. Follow the second turning (Town Centre avoiding low Bridge). After 1 mile starting to rise out of the dip turn RIGHT into the Market Place. The Town Hall is in the centre of a large roundabout. Follow any of the signs to the Car Parks. From the NORTH via the A68 On the A68 after Tow Law (7miles) meet a roundabout just before Fir Tree. At the right angled turn in Fir Tree go straight on to Howden-le-Wear. In Howden-le-Wear turn RIGHT after the petrol station. After about 2 miles straight on at the roundabout. After crossing the viaduct, at the roundabout turn LEFT for the Market Place and Town Hall or RIGHT for the Rugby Club. From the SOUTH via the A68 Turn off the A68 onto the A6072 through Redworth. At the first roundabout take the LEFT turning onto Shildon bypass. After about 3miles at the roundabout turn RIGHT heading to the town centre. Follow the road until you reach the traffic lights where you can only turn left or right. Turn LEFT and then at the roundabout RIGHT heading in the direction of CROOK. At the next roundabout turn RIGHT for the Market Place and Town Hall or LEFT for the Rugby Club. From the WEST via the A66 Follow the A688 heading for Bishop Auckland town centre. Follow the road until you reach the traffic lights where you can only turn left or right. Turn LEFT and then at the roundabout RIGHT heading in the direction of CROOK. At the next roundabout turn RIGHT for the Market Place and Town Hall or LEFT for the Rugby Club. From the traffic lights turn LEFT and then at the roundabout RIGHT heading for CROOK. At the next roundabout turn RIGHT for the Market Place and Town Hall.

v12 Updated April 15 1998