Welcome to Lumley Castle

Where ancient history and modern luxury combine.

The magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle dominates the County Durham landscape. Surrounded by beautiful parklands, overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, Lumley Castle Hotel is a superb monument to a proud history.

As one of the most iconic hotels in the region, Lumley Castle effortlessly combines old and
new to create a unique venue in the north-east of England for leisure breaks, weddings,
conferences, celebrations and private dining.

Bedrooms

There are 71 bedrooms at Lumley Castle. Choose from Classic, Superior and State Rooms,
both in the Castle or the Courtyard.

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Dining

At every point of the day, there is someone, somewhere appreciating the talents of our
kitchen brigade.

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Weddings

Say ‘I do’ to your wedding at Lumley Castle.

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Meetings & Events

State-of-the-art facilities. Historic grandeur.

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Ghosts
Sunday 6th October
Lumley Castle

Spiritual Evening with Suzanne Gill

Join us for a Spiritual Evening with Suzanne Gill. For those seeking a means to reconnect with those who have crossed over, Suzanne Gill’s expertise as the No.1 Spiritualist Medium in the Northeast of England offers a source of comfort and healing. The positive feedback from previous attendees is a testament to the accuracy of her work. Price: £20 per person. Times: Bar Opens: 6pm. Event Begins: 7pm. Interval: 8pm/8:30pm. Event Close: 9:30pm. Bar Close: 10pm. Additional Information: A glass of Pimm’s & Lemonade or Soft Drink is served. Age Restriction: Minimum age requirement of 16 years.

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Events
Saturday 26th October
Lumley Castle

The School of Witches & Wizards

It’s a new term at Lumley, the school for young witches and wizards. The evil witch Morgana has returned to the school to get revenge on her old teachers, especially the headmaster Professor Grumblebore. Enacting her revenge, she casts a spell on the school making magic impossible. Young Harriet Trotter and Professor Grumblebore have to relearn the right magic spells to combat Morgana, and find the horcruxes that will help defeat her for good. Children will have the opportunity to become Witches and Wizards themselves and help in the battle against Morgana by joining in with games, quizzes and horcrux hunt. Price: £29.95 per adult. £24.95 per child. Times: Bar Opens: 5:30pm. Birds of Prey/Owls: 5:30pm – 6:15pm. Entertainment Begins: 6:30pm. Interval & Meal Served: 7pm. Entertainment Resumes: 7:20pm. Bar Close: 7:45pm. Event Close: 8pm. Age restriction: 5. Additional Information: It is essential during the booking stage to advise our team of any dietary requirements in the order note box provided during checkout. If we do not receive this information 3 weeks before your arrival, we may be unable to cater to your requirements in time.

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Events
Sunday 27th October
Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle Halloween Market

Join us for a thrilling Halloween market experience, featuring an array of crafts, tasty treats, and delightful surprises! Enjoy browsing market stalls, getting your face painted, and letting the little ones get creative at the Kids Craft Corner. Plus, food and drink will be available throughout the event. Best of all, admission is FREE! The fun runs from 12pm to 4pm - don’t miss out!

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Food & Beverage
Multiple Dates
Lumley Castle

Elizabethan Banquet

A world of gallant knights, gracious ladies, feasting and merriment in the candlelit setting reminiscent of days gone by. Enjoy the singing and humour presented by the Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians and Ladies of the court, all in traditional costume while feasting yourself on succulent food, wine and mead.

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Events
Multiple Dates
Lumley Castle

Murder Mystery Night

Secrets, lies and plenty of motives for murder will have you laughing out loud in our new murder mystery nights. And with a new plot every month you can come back whenever you wish to pit your detective wits against our shady suspects who all have something to hide.

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Ghosts
Sunday 6th October
Lumley Castle

A Night With The Spirits

Join our resident Paranormal team, GhostWatchers UK, this September and October, and take part in paranormal experiments in and around a Castle! With the addition of fine dining and historic entertainment, this makes for a night you don’t want to miss!

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Ghosts
Multiple Dates
Lumley Castle

Escape Room

The Ghost of Lumley originates from the centuries old story of a woman named Lily Lumley, who was secretly married to Ralph Lumley before he met his wife Eleanor Neville.

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