Bishop Auckland's town centre has a range of businesses including has a variety of popular businesses, banks, bars/restaurants, local stores, cafes/food outlets, butchers, bakery's, retail shops as well as salons/barbers. The town centre has undergone major investment to improve local services. The town centre is also host to an array of popular annual events such as the Food Festival, and Kynren which attract thousands of people every year. Further facilities are located just a short distance away in Tindale's expanding retail park including popular high street retail stores as well as food outlets and a new cinema/bowling shopping complex opening soon. There is an extensive public transport system via both train and bus. The A688 & A689 are both close by.