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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
- Excellent187
- Very Good88
- Average60
- Poor36
- Terrible37
Recent Reviews:
- Inspire792618Wonderful celebration dinner
Tuesday, 21st October 2025Had a wonderful family birthday celebration with reception drinks in the Library bar followed by private dining in the Gilt Room. Although we were a party of 13, we were able to choose from the... Read full review - 2138008Dingy, disastrous & disappointing.
Sunday, 23rd November 2025Reception described the restaurant as fine dining. There was also a bar food option. With the cheese board being on both menus, it was a choice between Beef and Ale pie in the Lounge-Bar or Blade of... Read full review - U5952YKbeckyDisappointing for the money.
Monday, 8th December 2025We were really looking forward to going to Lumley Castle for Christmas Dinner. The day was already ruined trying to get to the hotel as the Xmas Fayre was on and people had just abandoned their... Read full review
Facilities
Other
- Open
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Additional lighting available for guests with visual impairments
- Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
- Disability awareness training for all personnel
- Guide dogs permitted - Please contact the Castle directly to discuss
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
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.
