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• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 10.6 mi (17 km) from St. James' Park.

The Moorings Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edmondsley. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 2.5 miles of Beamish Museum. The property has room service and free WiFi.

All rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom, while some rooms also offer a balcony.

You can play minigolf at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.

Lumley Castle is 4.5 miles from The Moorings Hotel, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 11 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 17 miles away.

With a stay at this apartment in Chester-le-Street, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Finchale Priory. This golf apartment is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at this residence in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This residence is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Quayside and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from St. James' Park.

North Lodge Cottage is located in Chester-le-Street, just 4.1 miles from Beamish Museum and 8.6 miles from The Sage. Offering free private parking, the 4-star vacation home is 1.9 miles from Lumley Castle. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 8.7 miles from the vacation home and Theatre Royal is 9 miles away.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Northumbria University is 9.2 miles from the vacation home, while MetroCentre is 10 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 17 miles from the property.

With a stay at Plawsworth Aparthotel in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Quayside and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from St. James' Park.

Birtley's Amethyst 3 bedroom Apt sleeps 6 Guest offers accommodations in Birtley, 4 miles from Lumley Castle and 4.8 miles from Beamish Museum. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Theatre Royal is 5.9 miles away and Northumbria University is 6.2 miles from the apartment.

With free Wifi, this 3-bedroom apartment offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

The Sage is 5.6 miles from the apartment, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 5.6 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 14 miles away.

Stylish & Centrally Located in Chester-le-Street offers accommodations with free Wifi, 1.1 miles from Lumley Castle, 5.7 miles from Beamish Museum, and 10 miles from The Sage. The property is around 10 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 10 miles from Theatre Royal, and 10 miles from Northumbria University. Utilita Arena is 11 miles away and Stadium of Light is 12 miles from the vacation home.

The vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and bathrobes. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

MetroCentre is 11 miles from the vacation home, while Newcastle Train Station is 11 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 18 miles away.

Offering garden views, Vigo House in Birtley provides accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, daily room service, and free Wifi. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking for guests.

At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a wardrobe. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop and lounge.

Lumley Castle is 3.2 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Beamish Museum is 5.3 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Grange Villas Diamond nr Chester le Street 3 Bed offers accommodations in Chester-le-Street, 4.4 miles from Lumley Castle and 10 miles from The Sage. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 2 miles away.

The vacation home includes 3 bedrooms and a living room with a TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 10 miles from the vacation home, while MetroCentre is 10 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 16 miles away.

The Crathie Wifi Parking Vacant Nests is located in Birtley, just 5.1 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 5.5 miles from Theatre Royal. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.1 miles from The Sage, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary Wifi. Beamish Museum is 6.4 miles from the vacation home and MetroCentre is 6.6 miles away.

The vacation home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Northumbria University is 5.7 miles from The Crathie Wifi Parking Vacant Nests, while Lumley Castle is 6.4 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 14 miles away.

Mimidotty offers accommodations in Birtley, 3.8 miles from Lumley Castle and 4.2 miles from Beamish Museum. This apartment offers free private parking and full-day security. The apartment has private entrance.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels.

If you'd like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surrounding area, and the apartment can arrange a car rental service.

The Sage is 5.8 miles from Mimidotty, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 5.8 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 13 miles away.

Providing a garden, Pass the Keys Charming Home in Pelton features accommodations in Pelton. The property is around 3.4 miles from Lumley Castle, 8.1 miles from Newcastle Train Station, and 8.1 miles from The Sage. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 2.6 miles away.

Featuring a terrace with garden views, this vacation home also includes a TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 8.1 miles from the vacation home, while Utilita Arena is 8.3 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 14 miles away.

Consisting of of converted farm buildings and new purpose-built apartments, Plawsworth Hall is located in Chester-le-Street, not far from Lumley Castle. WiFi is provided throughout the properties.

With views over the countryside, all properties at Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments comes complete with fully equipped kitchen, and a dining/living area.

There is a restaurant and bar 984 feet from the property. The property is 1312 feet from the A167, which connects guests to Durham, 3.5 mi away.

The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 16 mi from the property.

With a stay at this apartment in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This apartment is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from St. James' Park and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at this vacation home in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from St. James' Park and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Quayside.

Providing a garden, Chester House, Comfortable detached family home offers accommodations in Pelton. The vacation home features both Wifi and private parking free of charge. Beamish Museum is 2.2 miles away and Lumley Castle is 4.6 miles from the vacation home.

Offering a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 9.3 miles from Chester House, Comfortable detached family home, while Newcastle Train Station is 10 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 16 miles from the property.

With a stay at this apartment in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This apartment is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Quayside and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Durham University.

Canny Hyem is located in Birtley, just 3 miles from Lumley Castle and 5.2 miles from Beamish Museum. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the vacation home free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at Canny Hyem.

The accommodation features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Sage is 7.3 miles from Canny Hyem, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 7.4 miles away. Newcastle International Airport is 16 miles from the property.