You don’t have to be royalty or a movie star to get married in a 14th Century Castle; Lumley Castle is for everyone! Our Wedding Brochure is unique because we don’t just deliver weddings, we celebrate the journey of Love, from the proposal to the big day, elegant Hen and Stag Parties and a range of options that makes every wedding beautifully and refreshingly unique.

For more than 630 years, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape. Set within 9 acres of parkland overlooking the River Wear, Lumley Castle is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of chivalry and honour and a fairytale place in which to get married.

We invite you to hold your wedding ceremony, reception and evening celebrations in our unique surroundings; an exciting blend of heritage and splendour, superb food and outstanding service will make your day one to cherish and remember forever. We do, however, realise that your special day should be as unique as you are and therefore would be delighted to discuss your individual requirements and budgets in order to ensure that Lumley Castle is your first choice of wedding venue in Durham and the North East.

Our luxurious accommodation provides a spectacular base for your wedding party whilst our Castle State Rooms can comfortably seat between 6 and 132 wedding guests during your celebration. Let our experienced wedding coordinators take the stress out of wedding planning for you. Our expansive wedding planning capability allows you to create a totally unique experience tailored to the exact vision you’re looking for to exactly the budget you’ve considered.

And our talented and skilled chefs are expert wedding caterers. They will work with you to create a delicious wedding breakfast using only the finest, fresh ingredients which are sourced locally where possible.

Located between the historic city of Durham and the vibrant city of Newcastle, Lumley Castle is perfectly situated for guests travelling from all over the North East of England.

We love weddings at Lumley Castle and your big day is what we specialise in. Send us an enquiry today and lets start planning!