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Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 4NX
Tel: +44 0191 389 1111
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019 - AA
AA Rosette Award for culinary excellence 2022 - 2023 2023
TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Food
- Atmosphere
- Excellent188
- Very Good88
- Average61
- Poor37
- Terrible37
Recent Reviews:
- Pauline BNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomDisappointing Afternoon Tea
Sunday, 21st June 2026Having found the dingy restaurant on a beautiful sunny day there was very little daylight in there. There was 4 couples in having afternoon tea. We were all seated so close to each other that we... Read full review - Kev LKnights service excellent
Tuesday, 28th July 2026Staff excellent Restaurant choices surprisingly limited Read full review - Louise CDisappointed this time
Saturday, 15th August 2026Disappointed this time. We have dined here previously and have always been pleased. We visited for our wedding anniversary and for the first time we were very dissapointed. Starters of scallops were... Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Open
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Catering service
- Groups: Afternoon Tea Catered For
- Groups: Breakfast Catered For
- Groups: Dinner Catered For
- Groups: Lunch Catered For
- Groups: Refreshments Only
- Licensed
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Picnic Site
- Serve afternoon tea
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special dietary requirements catered for
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Baby changing facilities
- Children's menu
- Highchair
Parking & Transport
- Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Groups Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Chef
- Conference facilities
- Event Venue
- Exclusive hire of restaurant
- Garden/patio for guests use
- Groups accepted
- Licenced for civil marriages
- Live music
- Pets accepted
- Private rooms
- Real log/coal fires
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Al fresco dining
- Unique venue
- WiFi Available
Target Markets
- Cyclists Welcome
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Free accommodation for coach driver
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
- Room/unit allocations available
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| Lunch (1 Jan 2022 - 30 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 14:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 14:30 |
| Lunch (1 Jan 2025 - 30 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | Closed | |
| Sunday | 12:00 | - 14:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
A1(M) jct 63. Take the A167 turn-off for Chester-le-Street and follow signs for Riverside. Join B1284 and pick up signs for Lumley Castle.
Public Transport Directions
By Rail: Durham 7 miles, Newcastle 11 miles.By Air: Newcastle 19 miles, Durham Tees Valley 33 miles.By Ferry: Newcastle 14 Miles.
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.
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-StreetEnjoy 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 knights restaurant, or a grand state room. Weather permitting, this can be served in our castle’s inner courtyard…
Weddings at Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-StreetEvery big day should be unique. Whether you want the largest and grandest of affairs or something more intimate with those closest, we have a range of castle wedding venues to suit your needs.
Lumley Castle Hotel is perfectly suited for all your heart desires.
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle, Chester-le-StreetEnjoy 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 state rooms and during the summer months, this can be served in our castle’s inner courtyard.
