Join us for the Bishop Auckland Food Festival!
The much-anticipated Bishop Auckland Food Festival is returning on Saturday 12 April, and Sunday 13 April 2025, offering a weekend brimming with delectable food, celebrity chef demonstrations, and lively entertainment.
Newgate Centre parking details
To accommodate festival goers, we are offering convenient parking options:
- Saturday, 12 April: 7.30am to 7.00pm
- Sunday, 13 April: 9.30am to 5.30pm
The festival finishes at 5.00pm on Saturday and 4.00pm on Sunday, providing ample time for you to return to your vehicles. If you experience any issues retrieving your vehicle during these times, please contact 07881 237496 for assistance.
Parking costs (cash only):
- up to 2 hours: 60p
- up to 3 hours: £1.60
- up to 10 hours: £2.10
- Weekly Pass: £5 (valid for the full week)
- Disabled Badge holders: daily free parking
Explore our stores
While you’re here for the festival, be sure to visit some of the fantastic stores within the Centre:
- Greggs: enjoy a range of freshly baked goods and refreshments
- CEX: browse a wide selection of electronics, games, and entertainment media.
- Kate’s Accessories: discover unique accessories to complement your style.
- Jay’s: find a variety of products to suit your needs
- Forces Support: support a charitable organization while shopping for quality items
- Roxy Beauty: treat yourself to beauty products and services
- EE: explore the latest in mobile technology and services.
Roads information
Please be aware that road closures and traffic restrictions will be in effect during the festival weekend. For detailed information on affected areas and alternative routes, visit the Bishop Auckland Food Festival – what’s affected.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Newgate Centre during the Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
YEEP lockers
YEEP! Lockers have landed at The Newgate Centre!
Located within the centre opposite the old Wilko unit, the self-service postal box is made up of different sized lockers that can be used to receive and return parcels.
They are an easy and convenient out-of-home delivery option that will help us reduce pollution and traffic, and are used by multiple delivery companies.
The lockers are open normal trade hours of the centre, so you can collect a parcel from your chosen YEEP! locker at a time that works for you.
When you arrive at the locker press the Wake Up button and wait for the scanner to light up. Then, simply enter the PIN code or scan the barcode / QR code you have been sent and your door will open! Just collect your parcel and close the door – its as easy as that!
YEEP! lockers are designed for parcels up to a maximum weight of 20kg, and there are four locker size options to choose from.
Plus, you can make returns too!
For more information, visit YEEP! Lockers or download the YEEP! app.