Lumley Castle

8.8Chester-le-street, Northumberland, England

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Events

Events for up to 150 delegates.

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Overnight Accommodation

Sleeps 116 guests in 71 rooms.

Standing proud for more than 600 years, 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 is a magnificent monument to an age of chivalry and honour.

Imagine a place where all of your 21st century business needs are met, while the surroundings in which you hold your meeting, event or conference in County Durham reverberates with the ambience of six centuries of history.

Meetings and Events

An important business meeting, a workshop for colleagues, a presentation to companies or simply a corporate entertainment event - all of these and more are possible at Lumley Castle. The castle's stunning facilities and dedicated team mean they can cover every aspect of a conference, from providing meeting rooms to a themed dinner to end your day.

Elegant meeting rooms with all the facilities, plus capacity to host functions for up to 150 guests, are just two reasons why Lumley Castle is a popular conference venue. The impressive state rooms date back to the 14th century and include The Garter Room, designed by leading architect Sir John Vanbrugh. With several rooms to choose from, including The Bede, Sandbeck, Northumbria and Scarborough Room, Lumley Castle is the ideal meeting venue to impress potential clients, unveil new developments or train colleagues.

  • The Garter Suite (up to 150 delegates)
  • The Barons Hall (up to 120 delegates)
  • The Scarbrough (up to 60 delegates)
  • The Cuthbert Room (up to 8 delegates)
  • The Gilt (up to 18 delegates)
  • The Sceptre (up to 12 delegates)

Dining

The elegant setting and superb food on offer in the award-winning Knights Restaurant make it a popular choice for diners from far and wide.

Private Dining

Those looking to host a special party or event may prefer to do so from the privacy of their own exclusive dining room. Bespoke menus are offered to suit your event and budget.

Accommodation

Lumley Castle has 71 unique and individual bedrooms, located in both the castle and the courtyard, sleeping up to 116 guests in total. Rooms are decorated with furnishings which evoke a period of a bygone era: elegant drapes, four-poster beds, feature baths and rooms with stunning views over the surrounding parkland.

Prices

The Day-Delegate Package

What's included:

  • Meeting or conference room hire
  • Mid-morning pastries
  • Three servings of tea, coffee and confectionery
  • Finger buffet lunch
  • Projector and screen hire
  • Flip chart, pads and pen hire

From £36 per person, based on a minimum of 20 delegates

24-Hour Delegate Package

What's included:

  • Meeting or conference room hire
  • Three servings of tea, coffee and confectionery
  • Finger buffet lunch
  • Projector and screen
  • Flip chart, pads and pen hire
  • Dinner allowance of £80 per person
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Full English breakfast

From £145 per person (single occupancy) based on a minimum of 20 delegates

Why not upgrade to the new 24 hour PLUS Delegate Rate featuring:

  • Meeting room hire
  • Unlimited tea, coffee and confectionery
  • Mid-morning Danish pastries
  • Finger buffet or hot and cold buffet lunch
  • Projector and screen
  • Flip chart, pads and pen hire
  • Complimentary ground hire for outdoor activities
  • Complimentary private dining room
  • Dinner allowance of £30 per person to include a drink with the meal
  • Overnight accommodation
  • Full English breakfast

Contact us for pricing.

Location

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Lumley Castle is located in the village of Lumley, near the market town of Chester-le-Street in County Durham, north-east England. Situated approximately 10 miles south-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, the castle lies in a scenic area of rich countryside, close to the River Wear. Its enviable position offers a mix of historical charm and natural beauty, with easy access to the nearby city of Durham.

Lumley Castle is itself a prominent feature in the region, as well as being close to notable landmarks. The estate provides convenient transport options. It is easily accessible by road, located just off the A167, ten miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. Lumley is also well connected by rail, with Chester-le-Street station nearby, offering links to Durham and Newcastle, and is reachable via local bus services.

Reviews

8.8

Curtis, United StatesWe loved the Castle, and all Staff were kind, and helpful.. We loved the Castle Cat, “Poppet”, which made the stay even more unique.. Nice that a town was in short walking distance for survival items, and restaurants.. We thank Jesus for these wonderful trips.. Curtis and Kristie, Williamstown, West Virginia.
Mark, United KingdomIt was a fantastic new year eve party and all the staff were spot on and the food was great.We will be back next year
Rob , United KingdomThe location and the castle itself met all of our hopes. It was our golden anniversary and we had asked for them to provide us with appropriate flowers and champagne which they did and both were excellent. All he staff we had contact with were 10/10 in all aspects and made us feel appreciated as individual guests and they all seemed to know it was our anniversary as well. Only disappointment with the whole visit was that we did not see the Lumley Castle ghost :-)
Brian, United KingdomGreat stay. A big thanks to Andrew on reception for being extremely helpful. Beautiful castle and grounds.

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