Breaks

Lumley Castle

Tanfield Railway Experience

Step back in time and discover the charm of County Durham with our two-night Tanfield Railway Stay Package.

Your package includes:

• Two nights’ accommodation
• Full breakfast on both mornings
• Traditional afternoon tea on one day of your stay
• Two tickets for a journey on the historic Tanfield Railway Heritage Steam Train on Sunday

Combine a relaxing hotel break with a memorable steam railway experience, travelling through beautiful countryside aboard the world’s oldest railway.

Please note: The Tanfield Heritage Steam Train operates on Sundays only. This package is therefore available for either Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday stays, with the train journey taking place on the Sunday of your visit.

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Summer Escape

Make the most of the UK summer with a seasonal escape designed for slower mornings, spontaneous adventures and long evenings spent unwinding.

Escape for a relaxing bed and breakfast break and receive a complimentary £20 credit to enjoy food and drink during your stay.

Available selected dates in June, July and August 2026, subject to availability.

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New Year’s Eve Medieval Knights Dinner

New Year’s Eve Medieval Knights Dinner

See in the New Year in the style of 16th-century kings and queens in Lumley Castle’s majestic Barons Hall. Enjoy a five-course feast and live stage entertainment, accompanied by a goblet of wine and a goblet of mead. At midnight, toast to 2027 to the sound of bagpipes with a dram of whisky, followed by a disco.

• Bagpipe arrival in the inner courtyard
• Entertainment by Lords and Ladies of the Court
• Five-course banquet (see pg 24 for menu in Festive Brochure)
• One glass of red wine
• One glass of mead
• One dram of whisky
• Disco until close

Arrival: 7.30pm
Carriages: 2am

Advance purchase rates are prepaid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable and non-cancellable.

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New Year’s Eve with The All Seasons

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with The All Seasons, the ultimate Jersey Boys tribute band. Enjoy all the classic hits of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, followed by a lively party set packed with dancefloor favourites to keep the celebrations going. With great entertainment, a fantastic atmosphere and a countdown to midnight, it’s the perfect way to welcome the New Year.

• Four-course dinner (see pg 25 in festive brochure for menu)
• Reception drink on arrival
• DJ and disco to finish
• Live entertainment from The All Seasons

Arrival: 6.30pm
Carriages: 2am

Advance purchase rates are prepaid in full at the time of booking and are non-refundable and non-cancellable.

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North East Heritage Package

Step into history with our Beamish Break!

What does your break include?

• Tickets to Beamish, the living museum of the North – explore the past brought to life!
• Afternoon Tea for two at the Castle – a treat fit for royalty.
• Two nights accommodation in our cosy rooms.
• Full English breakfast each morning to start your day right.

A perfect getaway for history lovers and those looking for a relaxing escape.