1.6K views · 16 reactions | Thinking about progressing to...

Auckland Castle is one of those places where the history doesn’t just sit in the buildings – it spills out into the gardens, the chapel, and the whole estate. Flying across the grounds gives you a sense of how long this place has shaped life in County Durham. St Peter’s Chapel has stood here for centuries, rebuilt and reshaped but always central to the story of the Prince Bishops who ruled the North from this hill. From above, the connection between the chapel, the gardens and the palace suddenl

There’s something about Durham at sunset that never gets old. As the light fades across the city, the Cathedral glows gold above the Wear — a thousand years of stone, faith, and craftsmanship catching the last warmth of the day. From above, you can trace the curve of the river, the castle walls, and the rooftops that have grown around this ancient heart. No matter how many times you see it, it still feels timeless — a city built on history, faith and light, reminding us that beauty doesn’t alway