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Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 4NX
Tel: +44 0191 389 1111
Video
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Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019
TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Food
- Atmosphere
- Excellent184
- Very Good85
- Average60
- Poor34
- Terrible32
Recent Reviews:
- GoPlaces62266247441Durham, United KingdomBirthday meal
Thursday, 12th January 2023Dined at The Black Knight restaurant. Slow service and underwhelming food - a starter to feature a roast peach was presented with a rather dry plum in it’s place. Bubble and Squeak was a shred of... Read full review - dale302Gateshead, United KingdomI don't think I've ever had a worse dining experience!
Friday, 20th January 2023Afternoon tea for 2. This place is as bad as it gets. Customer care is noon existent. We were seated in the edge of a freezing cold room on a mid January day. We waited 10 mins for our tea to... Read full review - Debra1865Gateshead, United KingdomAfternoon teaThursday, 23rd March 2023First of all I can say the staff are great but it goes down hill after that. The sandwiches were cold and stale as if they had been in the fridge all day the mustard over powered the ham. The egg... 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
- 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
COVID-19 Response
- Eat Out to Help Out
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 2021 - 31 Dec 2023) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 14:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 14:30 |
Map & Directions
Road Directions
A1(M) jct 63. Take the turn-off for Chester-le-Street and follow signs for Riverside. You will then 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 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.
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.
