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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
- Excellent2170
- Very Good859
- Average484
- Poor232
- Terrible131
Recent Reviews:
- Balla1London, United KingdomAverage Afternoon Tea
Sunday, 28th June 2026Afternoon tea booked for nine of us to celebrate a special birthday. Staff were friendly but it certainly didn’t feel special. Considering it was afternoon team we had to ask for tea! We asked for... Read full review - IanRaeWitney, United KingdomWonderful stay in the ancient castle
Sunday, 28th June 2026Spent 3 nights here on way up to Northumberland in a castle room. The hotel is truly a real castle with lots of atmosphere, thick walls, numerous passage ways and function rooms with ample space and... Read full review - Tony LGreat place, clean, beautiful, friendly, well run.
Monday, 29th June 2026Lovely place. As we arrived there was a school prom event happening so total car chaos (not the Hotel’s fault at all) but one of the hotel staff helped guide us and was very cool, helpful and... 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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