Lumley Castle is a 14th-century quadrangular castle at Chester-le-Street in the North of England, near to the city of Durham and a property of the Earl of Scarbrough. It is a Grade I listed building. It is currently a hotel.HistoryIt is named for its original creator, Sir Ralph Lumley, who converted his family manor house into a castle in 1389 after returning from wars in Scotland. Read more
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2016-03-30We dined with you last night and the food was delicious! My starter of curried lamb was one of the best starters I have ever had! also the rose water...
2016-02-24Stayed for one night for our wedding anniversary. Loved every single bit of it. Room, food and staff. Omg I love this castle . So much history. We...
2018-06-21Came on a David Ogden tour. Amazing place. Nothing too much trouble for the staff and food was excellent. Thank you everyone for making our stay so...
2018-05-11Amazing worth the 600 mile round trip stayed in the king James suite OMG! !!
2018-04-21The most beautiful place for our amazing wedding.
2018-03-12Shocking service and wait for Mother's Day afternoon tea. Hugely disappointing for my daughter who organised it.
2018-02-16We stopped in the Queen Anne suite and absolutely loved it and being the most haunted bedroom didn’t put us off, we experienced a few odd things in...
2018-01-08We were here on 4th March for my daughters wedding , beautiful venue lovely staff and great food well recommended for your perfect day
2018-01-04Had an amazing stay at Lumley Castle last night. Super friendly staff and fantastic spacious bedroom. This castle is now my favourite hotel!
2017-12-24We attended the Christmas princess event yesterday and the food was extremely disappointing for the money we paid. We also had numerous dietary needs,...
2017-12-24Attended the Christmas lunch party night, food was huge disappointment, didn't seem like real turkey, tiny amount of cubed veg, driest roast potatoes...
2017-06-10Stayed over as we were seeing Rod Stewart at the cricket ground. Room nice albiet very small. We wanted to have a meal before the concert but only a...
2017-05-20We went last night to the black knight restaurant as a party of 9 for my birthday and had a most enjoyable evening. The staff were brilliant, the food...
2017-04-29Had Afternoon Tea today and it was delicious, Excellent service and a great place.
2017-04-27Wife and daughter enjoyed a champagne afternoon tea while I took photographs in the grounds
2017-02-13A beautiful building with fabulous authentic & original decor. Even the mews bedroom are beautifully furnished. Lovely lounges & bars open fires....
2017-02-12This was a surprise for my birthday, loved every minute
2016-12-16Attended the Elizabethan Banquet last night and stayed over in a twin castle room (no 58). Absolutely loved it! Best xmas night out I've had by far....
2016-12-05Went to this place for a murder mystery night with our works party Morrison staff paid Fromm £22.50 and including a partner was an extra £33.00 pound...
2016-10-31Rooms are nice. Authentic and cosy. Staff are helpful and friendly if a little odd but thats fine.
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