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Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 4NX
Tel: +44 0191 389 1111
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TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent2008
- Very Good831
- Average472
- Poor226
- Terrible128
Recent Reviews:
- Julie pGood in Parts
Wednesday, 17th December 2025It is a very lovely and unique place - but not for the first time the initial room we were allocated had a bath behind a curtain, not good enough for the cost of a state room. A trip to reception did... Read full review - Christine GRotherham, United KingdomChristmas Cheer
Thursday, 18th December 2025Just had a couple of days staying at Lumley Castle. Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for making our stay magical & amazing. Can’t name one member of staff because everyone went over... Read full review - Carole N Dean HDisappointment in food
Saturday, 20th December 2025Went to Christmas banquet night with friends,rooms were lovely and castle was stunning all done up for Christmas..but unfortunately the food apart from soup was dire,no cutlery apart from knife to... 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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| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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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.
Highlights...
Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-StreetFourteenth-century castle on the River Wear in 9 acres of parkland. Five miles from Durham and 13 miles from Newcastle, easily accessible from the A1(M), junction 63.
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