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Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant

Lumley Castle
Chester-le-Street
County Durham
DH3 4NX

Tel: +44 0191 389 1111

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Offering: A Collection Service - (The Lumley Drive Thru is available for collection from the Castle between Wednesday to Sunday 6pm – 8pm excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day.)

The elegant setting and superb food on offer in our award winning Knights Restaurant make it a popular choice for diners from far and wide. Subtle lighting, lavish furnishings, unobtrusive yet attentive service makes the Knights Restaurant truly memorable. Our menu offers classical dishes with an original twist, with a focus on high quality good food. Diners can choose from our A la Carte menu and enjoy an extensive selection of fine wines to complement your meal.

 

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4 of 5 stars
395 reviews
    • Service
      3.5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      3.5 of 5 stars
    • Food
      4 of 5 stars
    • Atmosphere
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      184
    • Very Good
      85
    • Average
      60
    • Poor
      34
    • Terrible
      32

    Recent Reviews:

    • GoPlaces62266247441
      Durham, United Kingdom
      Birthday meal
      3 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 12th January 2023
      Dined 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
    • dale302
      Gateshead, United Kingdom
      I don't think I've ever had a worse dining experience!
      1 of 5 stars
      Friday, 20th January 2023
      Afternoon 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
    • Debra1865
      Gateshead, United Kingdom
      Afternoon tea
      1 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 23rd March 2023
      First 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
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    Facilities

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    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

    • Bar
    • 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)
    DayTimes
    Monday - Sunday12:00 - 14:30
    Bank Holiday12:00 - 14:30
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lumley-Castle-Hotel-No-Ordinary-Hotel/186247621390893?ref=ts

    Map & Directions

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    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 DurhamLumley 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 CastleAfternoon 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.

    Garter - neutral roundsWeddings 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 CastleAfternoon 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.

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