Lumley Castle, Durham

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 600 years.

Surrounded by beautiful parklands overlooking the River Wear and Durham County Cricket Ground, the castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour. The hotel boasts 74 luxurious en suite rooms, with complimentary Wi-Fi internet. Dine in the splendour of the Black Knight restaurant, offering varied cuisine and a 3-course table d'hôte menu (table reservations are essential).

The hotel is ideally situated to explore the North East of England and more, being just 17.5 km (11 miles) south of Newcastle, 13 km (8 miles) north of Durham and 19 km (12 miles) west of Sunderland.

General

• 24-Hour Front Desk,
• All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
• Elevator,
• Express Check-In/Check-Out,
• Free Parking,
• Garden,
• Gay Friendly,
• Heating,
• Luggage Storage,
• Newspapers,
• Non-Smoking Rooms,
• Parking,
• Restaurant,
• Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests,
• Safety Deposit Box.

Activities

• Billiards,
• Golf Course (within 3 km),
• Hiking,
• Library.

Services

• Babysitting/Child Services,
• Breakfast in the Room,
• Bridal Suite,
• Currency Exchange,
• Dry Cleaning,
• Fax/Photocopying,
• Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
• Internet Services,
• Ironing Service,
• Laundry,
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
• Packed Lunches,
• Room Service,
• Shoe Shine,
• Souvenirs/Gift Shop,
• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

• You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
• You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Deposit

No deposit will be charged.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.

Payment - We accept

• Visa,
• Maestro,
• American Express,
• Master Card,
• Diners Card.

Please note that due to limited table numbers at The Black Knight restaurant we kindly ask that you book a table as early as possible.

By Car: - Lumley Castle is situated just of the A1(M). - Take junction 63, signed Chester le Street. - Follow signs for Riverside. - You will then pick up signs for Lumley Castle. By Rail: Durham station is 11.2 km (7 miles) away. Newcastle station is 17.6 km (11 miles) away. Taxis are readily available from each. By Air: Newcastle Airport is 30.5 km (19 miles) away. Durham Tees Valley 53 km (33 miles). Taxis are readily available from each airport.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation