Highlea is situated within easy reach of the vibrant town of Bishop Auckland with its historic Town Hall dating back to 1862.

Bishop Auckland has a wide variety of shops and cafes, including Newgate Street and Newgate Centre which are filled with numerous outlets to cater for all your shopping needs, from Banks to Bakers and Designer labels there is no doubt you will find what you need here.

There are many local popular nearby venues including; Darlington Art Centre, which caters for the more theatrical among you. You may wish to be a little more energetic and take a trip to the Spa, Leisure Centre, Health Club or Gymnasium all within easy reach of the town.

If you have children then you will be pleased to know that there are many primary and secondary schools in the local area

Auckland Castle has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years and is still the Bishops official residence today. This historic building is the administrative centre for the Diocese, as well as a notable tourist attraction.

The Bishops Deer Park is in 800 acres of parkland which reminds visitors of the open Durham countryside where the Prince Bishops once hunted game. In the park there are ample places for picnics and there is also the interesting deer shelter or Deercote, built by Bishop Trevor in 1760. Visitors can wander through the beautifully wooded and undulating park with the winding River Gaunless (''The Loiterer'') on the south side, which joins the Wear just beyond the outer wall of the castle.

Bishop Auckland lies in the heart of the Durham Countryside, but is within easy reach of the A1, Darlington and Durham, you could not be better placed to benefit from all of the local attractions. So whatever you are looking for in a home and location then Bishop Auckland has it all.

SHOPS
Morrisons Newgate Park Centre, Bob Hardisty Drive
Asda Superstores, 7 South Church Road
Sainburys, St Helens Auckland
Tesco, St Helens Auckland

SCHOOLS
St Andrews Primary School, St.Andrews Road
Cockton Hill Infant School, McIntyre Terrace
Bishop Barrington School, Woodhouse Lane
St.Johns Catholic School & Sixth Form Centre, Woodhouse Lane
King James Community Arts College, South Church Road

HEALTH
Auckland Park Medical Group, 54 Cockton Hill Road
Station View Medical Centre, 29 Escomb Road
Bishop Auckland Hospital, Cockton Hill

LEISURE
Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex, Woodhouse Lane

Travelling North on the A1(m)
leave at junction 60
Turn left at A689
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A688
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bone Mill Bank
Turn left at Douglas Crescent
Carry on along Douglas Cresent
Highlea Gardens is on your left

Travelling South on the A1(m)
leave at junction 60
Take the 3rd exit onto the A689
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A688
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bone Mill Bank
Turn left at Douglas Crescent
Carry on along Douglas Cresent
Highlea Gardens is on your left