Heading to Bishop Auckland Food Festival this weekend? Organisers have announced travel arrangements for getting to the event.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town centre on Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, for two days of fun, food and family entertainment.
With over 150 stalls, festivalgoers will be able to see, try and buy produce from a variety of traders, selling everything from street food to sweet treats.
And they’ll be able to enjoy their goods while watching cookery demonstrations from a line-up of renowned celebrity chefs, including TV chef Simon Rimmer; social media influencer and baker Jane Dunn of Jane’s Patisserie; MasterChef 2024 champion Brin Pirathapan; TV judge and pastry chef Cherish Finden; master chocolatier Paul A Young; Italian chef Francesco Mattana; and festival favourite TV presenter Chris Bavin, who returns as cookery theatre host.
Throughout the weekend, there will be lots of other activities including ticketed workshops and a host of family-friendly street entertainment, from musicians to comedy performers.
The festival is expected to attract thousands of people to Bishop Auckland town centre across the two days, so organisers are encouraging visitors to plan their journey in advance.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, April 12, and 10am to 4pm on the Sunday.
Visitors are recommended to use the accessible park and ride service, which will be in operation between Bishop Auckland College (DL14 6JZ) and the town centre.
Buses will run from 9.30am on Saturday and Sunday, with the last return bus running at 5.30pm on Saturday and 4.30pm on Sunday.
Return tickets cost £2.50 for adults, 50 pence for children aged five to 15 years old, and are free for those under five.
Town centre car parks will be open, but are expected to be busy, and drivers should also be aware of diversions due to road closures for the event.
A full list of road closures and traffic information is available at www.durham.gov.uk/BAFFtravel.
Sarah Glynn, Durham County Council’s strategic manager for culture, said: “We can’t wait to continue our festival and events programme for 2025 with the return of Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
“From food to celebrity chefs, activities and entertainment, there is so much on offer over the two days, and just in time for the Easter holidays too.
“Bishop Auckland Food Festival always promises to be a popular weekend, attracting thousands of visitors to the town.
“Therefore, we would encourage everyone who is planning to come along to make sure to plan their journey in advance so that they don’t miss out on the fun.”
For more information about Bishop Auckland Food Festival, visit www.bishopaucklandfoodfestival.co.uk