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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
- Excellent2190
- Very Good868
- Average487
- Poor233
- Terrible131
Recent Reviews:
- BertieprLord of the manor
Wednesday, 5th August 2026Lovely exterior and hotel interior - rooms are a bit tired though. Food was really good and staff extremely nice. Read full review - PeterRandKenilworth, United KingdomA special experience
Friday, 7th August 2026Welcome on arrival was a little cool. Expected better from previous experience. Different member of staff on departure was excellent. If you are booking a feature room in the Castle., expect a long... Read full review - Melanie LAfternoon tea
Saturday, 8th August 2026Afternoon tea for my birthday, shout out to Steph for amazing customer service 😁 Read full review
Facilities
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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