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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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TripAdvisor
- Service
- Value
- Cleanliness
- Location
- Excellent2148
- Very Good858
- Average481
- Poor230
- Terrible131
Recent Reviews:
- Joanne LTain, United KingdomExcellent place to stay
Saturday, 30th May 2026Excellent stay once again. Lovely food, great staff. Phil Reilly the Historian was amazing very knowledgeable on the history of the Castle. Read full review - Peter VBest price quality at LumleySaturday, 30th May 2026A gem, very well done, castle / hotrl with a story to tell Read full review
- Paul TLovely Old CastleSunday, 31st May 2026My wife and I booked late, we were well looked after and liaised directly with the hotel rather than through a broker site. No problem booking dinner over the phone and there is a choice of the... 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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