Lumley Castle
We are just a stone's throw away from the historic city of Durham and in easy reach of the glorious Northumberland coastline. Add to that the attractions of cities such as Newcastle and Sunderland and you will fast realise we are the perfect base from which to visit the North East.
Lumley Castle dates back to 1392. Sir Ralph Lumley, a soldier and local hero was the owner of the Manor House which stood on its location. Sir Ralph played a key role in the defence of Berwick-on-Tweed in 1388 and in the same year led the attack at the Battle of Otterburn. In 1389 he petitioned the Bishop of Durham for permission to fortify his home and in 1392 the work was complete. Sir Ralph did not have long to enjoy his new home as in 1400 he was involved in the conspiracy to overthrow Henry IV and replace him with Richard II, a coup that failed and led to Sir Ralph and his son Thomas being arrested and executed.
Accommodation
Our bedchambers are individually designed and decorated. We offer 73 bedchambers, each one is filled with special touches. Discover the charms of Lumley Castle Hotel and you will find that this is where the practical meets the theatrical, where elegance, imagination and comfort will be your bed-fellows.
All rooms have full ensuite facilities, satellite TV and radio, direct-dial telephone, trouser press, iron and ironing board, tea and coffee making facilities, hospitality tray, hairdryer, 24 hour room service and are non-smoking.
Conference facilities
With our grand State Rooms or more intimate meeting rooms you can be confident that an event at Lumley Castle will impress. We can provide a bespoke service for meetings, seminars, product launches, team building events, or simply a fun day. Our dedicated conference team will help you to tailor the programme that best suits your needs..
Lumley Castle has the capacity to host functions for up to 150, with over seven meeting rooms to choose from
