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Lumley
Castle
NZ 288-510 County Durham England
NZ 288-510 County Durham England
Lumley
Castle was originally a medieval fortified manor house, founded by the Lumley
family. In 1389 to 1392, Sir Ralph Lumley founded the stone quadrangular castle,
when he was granted a licences to crenellate his manor house. Visit pending. 6
miles north-west at Beamish is Pockerley Farmhouse and 7 miles
south is Durham Castle.
Lumley Castle is located east of Chester-le-Street, off Ropery Lane. 7 miles north of Durham, on the A1-167.
The hotel is owned by The House of Scarbrough and access is restricted to guests with reservations for an overnight stay or dining in the restaurant.
There is a car park.
