Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 4NX
Tel: +44 0191 389 1111
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- Location
- Excellent1967
- Very Good828
- Average469
- Poor226
- Terrible128
Recent Reviews:
- Voyage494623Castle stayTuesday, 28th October 2025Stunning Castle . Beautiful grounds. Great food and lovely room with super amenities. Welcoming staff! Great value for money! We will visit again! Read full review
- marko678Harrogate, United KingdomLumley Castle never disappoints.Tuesday, 28th October 2025This is the 3rd visit to Lumley Castle and once again it did not disappoint. The whole experience is worth every penny. The room was lovely. Clean and comfortable. The food is exceptional The... Read full review
- Ender1NewcastleFirst class Tour (and really nice food in library bar)Tuesday, 28th October 2025Visited for the tour with Phil today - despite being local I knew very little about the castle. Phil was knowledgeable, really enthusiastic and paced the learning/walking perfectly. I would recommend... Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Open
Accessibility
- Facility for service dogs
- Guide dogs permitted
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for disabled visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Coach Groups of 40+ Accepted
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Groups: Afternoon Tea Catered For
- Groups: Dinner Catered For
- Groups: Lunch Catered For - Pre booking required for groups larger than 10
- Licensed
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Serve afternoon tea
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Special dietary requirements catered for
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Children's menu
- Highchair
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Exclusive hire of restaurant
- Groups accepted
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Pets accepted
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Al fresco dining - Weather permitting, afternoon teas can be taken in the Courtyard area of the Castle.
- Forest Location
- No Smoking Attraction
- Unique venue
- WiFi Available
Target Markets
- Cyclists Welcome
Travel & Trade
- Commission/net rates apply
- Free accommodation for coach driver
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 10 rooms
- Packed lunches available
- Room/unit allocations available
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
Travelling on A1(M) take junction 63. Follow A167 to Riverside then take B1284 to Lumley and first left over the bridge.


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