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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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- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent2012
- Very Good831
- Average473
- Poor227
- Terrible128
Recent Reviews:
- Angus LNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomQuality hotel, quality rooms, quality food, quality service.
Sunday, 28th December 2025We booked a superior room via booking.com expecting it to be in the castle itself, but it was in the Castle Mews outside. Anyway, it was a very lovely room with two chairs and quality furniture (see... Read full review - 1964angiehBastions and brew guided tourMonday, 29th December 2025We did an excellent tour of the castle with the very knowledgeable Phil. We got to see a lot of the castle in around 2 hours, but it was well paced. The narrow turret staircases would be difficult if... Read full review
- SteveA19BathBath, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyOkay if you can afford it but not outstanding value for money
Monday, 29th December 2025In my mind rather expensive at £390 for 2 nights in room with an impossible bathroom, so narrow that the door wouldn’t open fully as it banged against the WC. the service however was quite... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Additional lighting available for guests with visual impairments
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide dogs permitted
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Handrail by steps
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Coach Groups of 40+ Accepted
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
- 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
- Commission/net rates apply
- Free accommodation for coach driver
- Group discounts available
- Packed lunches available
- Room/unit allocations available
- Wi-fi available
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
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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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