Standing proud for more than 600 years.
The magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle dominates the County Durham landscape. Surrounded by beautiful parklands, overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry & honour.
Lumley Castle is undoubtedly one of the most iconic hotels in the region, effortlessly combining old and new to create a truly unique and memorable travel experience. Located between historic Durham and the vibrancy of Newcastle & Sunderland we are perfectly situated for you to explore the Northeast of England.
We invite you to experience Lumley Castle Hotel, a four star unique and inspirational venue; perfect for weddings, conferences, celebrations, private dining and leisure breaks.
Rooms
We have 68 unique, individually styled bedrooms, evoking a classical era long forgotten. Think four poster beds, feature baths and rooms with stunning views over the local parkland.
Queen Anne Suite
The Queen Anne Suite, a recent and sophisticatedly renovated bedroom combining two rooms into one. This room now boasts an additional spacious lounge with stunning features such as, a fourposter bed, roll top bath and additional shower and wash area.
This suite is known to be the most ghostly within the castle, with views across the woodland.
Bishop Suite
The Bishops Suite is a beautifully individually styled and spacious bedroom that comes with its own separate lounge and two bathrooms. Located on the second floor in the castle makes this room ideally located and central to all residential areas
Named after the historic Bishops of Durham this suite enjoys stunning southeast views over rolling parkland.
King James Suite
The King James Suite is a remarkable bedchamber. Formerly the Chapel of the Castle, it boasts a magnificent 20ft high four-poster bed, its own reception room and Jacuzzi bath with views over the surrounding parkland.
A true fairytale experience. Suite extras include a Nespresso machine, bottled water, fruit plate, safe, Bluetooth sound system, and bathroom amenities.
Courtyard Classic
Our cosy and comfortable courtyard Bedrooms are located adjacent to the Castle in the what was the original stable block. The Courtyard rooms have been stylishly converted to suit those seeking a more contemporary twist, while retaining the history and heritage of the former stables, complete with sloping eves and exposed beams.
Courtyard Superior
Our courtyard superior bedrooms are located adjacent to the castle in the what was the original stable block. These rooms have been stylishly converted to suit those seeking a more contemporary twist while retaining the history and heritage of the grand castle setting. These extra spacious rooms are ideal for corporate guests.
Courtyard State
These extra spacious rooms are ideal for corporate guests and include USB charging points, complimentary spring water and morning newspaper.
Delivering decadent levels historically styled and deep comfort within the wonderful quirky architecture of the former stables.
Castle Classic
Stay in a real English castle! All rooms are uniquely decorated, perfect for romantic getaways or those who revel in the historic setting. Although historic in feel, these beautifully appointed rooms come with all the refinements you’ve come to expect in a modern hotel room.
Castle Superior
Although historic in feel, these beautifully appointed rooms come with all the refinements you’ve come to expect in a modern hotel room including USB charging points, complimentary spring water & morning newspaper and bathroom amenities.
Castle State
Our castle state rooms deliver a luxurious and quirky retreat within the wonderful architecture of the castle. Individually named and designed, you can expect four poster beds as standard along with unique features such as a hidden bathroom, roll top bath or grand fireplace.
Book Your Lumley Castle Experience
Knights Restaurant
Sophisticated private dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion. Your taste buds will savour the glorious flavours of Lumley’s fine, AA Rosette winning food. We pride ourselves on serving food with the freshest ingredients, cooked & presented to perfection.
Grand Afternoon Tea
Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.
On busier occasions, this may also be served in one of our grand staterooms and during the summer months, this can be served in our castle’s inner courtyard. Click the link below to book now.
Events & Banquets
There’s always something going on at Lumley, whether it’s an elegant afternoon tea, our famous banquets, a devious murder mystery evening or a perplexing afternoon in the new Escape Room.
Make sure you check the events page often. You can book the event
Gift Vouchers
A Lumley Castle Gift Voucher makes an ideal present or treat for any special occasion or celebration year round. Our Gift Vouchers are available as £25, £50, £100 & £200.
You can use them for our Afternoon Teas (Grand, Sparkling and Champagne), our Elizabethan Banquet for Two, our Murder Mystery for Two and other items.
Library Bar
The traditionally styled Library Bar offers stylish cosy surroundings to sit back and enjoy pre-dinner cocktails, after dinner coffees or liquors, or our sumptuous Afternoon Teas.
With a log fire in the winter to add to the atmosphere, once you settle down here, you’ll find it difficult to move on.
Meeting Venues
Lumley Castle boasts an incredible history of hosting meetings that stretches back over 600 years.
Whether it was local skirmishes, the occasional war or just simple estate management, Lumley was and continues to be a venue for inspiring planning and strategy.
Private Dining
All the amazing menu of the Knights restaurant with the privacy of our gorgeous private dining spaces & a team of waiters to handle your every whim. Sounds just perfect.
Book Direct
We have 68 unique, individually styled bedrooms, evoking a classical era long forgotten. Think four poster beds, feature baths and rooms with stunning views over the local parkland.
CONTACT
Tel: +44 (0) 191 389 1111
Fax: +44 (0) 191 389 5871
Email: reception@thefishhotel.co.uk
Room bookings
Email: reservations@thefishhotel.co.uk
Event and group enquiries
Tel: 01386 854231
Email: reservations@lumleycastle.com
accounts@lumleycastle.com
Address: Lumley Castle Hotel,
Chester le Street,
County Durham,
DH3 4NX.
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