Lumley Castle Hotel - Chester-le-Street

4-star castle hotel in Chester-le-Street with 71 uniquely designed bedrooms and the UK's first historic-site escape room

Rooms & Accommodation

Lumley Castle Hotel offers 71 uniquely designed bedrooms with four-poster beds, feature baths, and views over the River Wear. Castle Classic Rooms sit inside the main building with original stone walls, while Courtyard Rooms provide ground-floor access. Each room includes complimentary Wi-Fi and luxury toiletries.

Dining & Bars

The award-winning Knights Restaurant serves seasonal à la carte menus and an extensive wine list in a vaulted dining hall. Afternoon tea is served daily with finger sandwiches and scones, and the Library Bar offers bar snacks until 5pm. Private dining rooms are available for intimate celebrations with candlelit tables.

Entertainment & Events

Lumley Castle is the first historic site in the UK to have its own Escape Room - Lily of Lumley - an immersive game set in the castle's original chambers. Themed murder mystery dinners and medieval banquets run on selected evenings, combining a three-course meal with live performance. The parklands surrounding the castle include a golf course and overlook Durham County Cricket Ground.

Location & Grounds

The hotel sits within 32 hectares of parkland overlooking the River Wear, 18 km south of Newcastle and 13 km north of Durham. Guests can walk to Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or drive 10 minutes to Beamish Open Air Museum. Hadrian's Wall is 30 minutes away, and the Angel of the North is 10 km from the castle.

Additional Services & History

Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for 630 years and is a Grade I listed monument. Free parking is available on-site with accessible bays, and the 24-hour front desk can arrange guided tours of the castle. The hotel also hosts weddings and business meetings in historic function rooms with modern AV equipment.

• Rooms: 71 uniquely designed bedrooms with four-poster beds
• Dining: Award-winning Knights Restaurant with seasonal menus
• Entertainment: UK's first historic-site Escape Room - Lily of Lumley
• Location: Parklands overlooking River Wear, near Durham Cathedral
• Events: Themed murder mystery dinners and medieval banquets
• History: 630-year-old Grade I listed castle