lumley castle hotel christmas & new year 2021
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At Lumley Castle Hotel we boast a fantastic tradition
of celebrating Christmas & New Year thanks to an
exciting variety of events throughout December. For
over 40 years we’ve celebrated the festive season with
creativity and flair to ensure you have an amazing
experience time and time again.
Whether you’re looking for a sedate and elegant
Christmas Afternoon Tea, wish to dance the night away,
or wish to enjoy our superb theatrical banquets, our
Christmas Calendar has something for
everyone and every family.
Our online booking system is quick and easy and
ensures that you get your tickets without delay.
Simply click on the BOOK NOW button on each page.
Above all else, Christmas and New Year provides us all
with a chance to get together with festive goodwill and
the chance to create unique and special memories
with those we hold dear.
I very much look forward to welcoming you to
Lumley Castle Hotel.
Gordon Cartwright
General Manager
Christmas at Lumley
Elizabethan
MENU
Ancient Grain Bread
beef dripping
Pottage
hearty vegetable broth, pulses, herbs
Pies, Pots, Pickles
rustic game pie, potted duck,
pickled eggs, beetroot, gherkins
River Fish Stew
rice, split peas, green herb liquor
Poultry and Pig
whole roasted chicken, applewood smoked pork
ribs
roasted potatoes, root vegetables, mead &
tarragon gravy
Fruit Cake
ginger spiced fruit parcels,
goats milk jelly, cave aged cheddar
(vegetarian)
Ancient Grain Bread
rapeseed oil
Pottage
hearty vegetable broth, pulses, herbs
Pies, Pots, Pickles
homity pie, potted pulses
pickled eggs, beetroot, gherkins
Nori Wrapped Halloumi
rice, split peas, green herb liquor
Smoked Whole Celeriac
roasted potatoes, root vegetables,
mead & tarragon ‘gravy’
Fruit Cake
ginger spiced fruit parcels,
goats milk jelly, cave aged cheddar
All guests receive a goblet of mead.
Banquets
Elizabethan Banquets have provided a real ‘wow’
factor at Lumley for over 40 years thanks to the
incredibly experienced theatrical skills of the Lumley
team and the stunning atmosphere within
authentically styled Barons Hall. This eventful
evening is full of fun and frolics and includes a disco
to see out the evening.
The banquet dinner sets a new standard in historical
dining with a menu as authentic as it was 300 years
ago.
Dates
Friday 3rd December
Saturday 11th December
Friday 17th December
Sunday 19th December
Wednesday 22nd December
Price £48.00 Per Adult
Time Arrival at 19:00pm
Bar Closes 03:00am
Disco Finishes 01:00am
Christmas Afternoon Teas have been a big hit at
Lumley for as long as we can remember. Whether you
enjoy home baked cakes, mince pies and scones in the
Knights Restaurant or in the Garter State Room, all of
our guests comment on the wonderfully timeless
sense of tradition, incredible seasonal atmosphere,
and exquisite quality of food.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate table for two
or for larger parties, we will provide an experience to
remember.
Festive Afternoon Tea
MENU
Selection of finger sandwiches Turkey and cranberry
Carver Ham and Mustard
Arlington White Egg Mayo
Northumberland Cheese Savoury
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Pork and Sage Sausage Roll
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Fruit Scone with clotted Cream and Preserve.
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Dark Chocolate and Orange
cardamon Italian meringue
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Black Cherry Bakewell Almond and Girotine Cherry
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Spiced Viennese Whirl Cranberry and Vanilla Buttercream
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Gingerbread
Stem Ginger Cream Cheese
We cater for all dietary requirements Please let us know when you create
your booking.
Dates
Served daily from
December 1st to December 31st.
Excludes Christmas Day and Boxing
Day.
Price
£25.95 Per Adult
£14.95 Per Child
Time
Available to book between
14:45pm and 17:00pm and
Can you guess whodunnit and why? You are invited
to attend a re-enactment of a murder (not too
gruesome) to see if you can play detective and
solve this hideous crime.
Enjoy a Reception drink, Three Course Dinner &
Murder Mystery Entertainment.
Multiple dates are available along with
accommodation packages allowing you relax and
leave the car at home, or in our car park!
MENU
Starter Smoked tomato and Red pepper soup Basil pesto, warm bread, and whipped
butter -----------
Main
Roast Breast of Local Chicken Fondant potato, buttered savoy
cabbage, caramelised cauliflower Thyme gravy
------------- Dessert
Cherry and almond Tart Black Cherry ice cream, Amaretto
Anglaise.
Vegetarian available on request
We cater for all dietary requirements Please let us know when you create
your booking.
Dinner
Dates
Friday 10th December
Thursday 16th December
Tuesday 21st December
Price
£34.95 per adult– Midweek
£39.95 per adult– Weekend
Time
Arrival 19:00pm
Finishing time approx. 22:30
Murder Mystery
Lunch
A beautiful roast Sunday lunch is a traditional
staple within the UK and nothing is better at
bringing families together at Christmas. Our
award-winning chef has carefully crafted a
menu which includes traditional cuts cooked
with skill and flair.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate lunch
for two, larger tables or perhaps a private dining
room, please get in touch. Kiddies can also
expect a visit from Santa!
Festive Family
MENU Starter
Seasonal Soup
Homemade Bread and Whipped butter
Smoked Salmon and Prawn
Black Pepper Cream cheese, Brown Bread Tuille
Goats Cheese, Red Onion and Walnut Tart
Walnut pesto, Mulled Port Reduction
Parma Ham, Watermelon and Fig
Compressed Melon, Smooth Fig
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Roast Breast of Highgate Turkey
Hogs in Duvets, Sautéed Sprouts and Chestnut
Roast carrot, Rich Turkey Gravy
Chargrilled Pave of Beef
Creamed potato, Sautéed Baby Onion,
Mushroom and Smoked Bacon
Pan Fried Fillet of North Sea Cod
Crushed New Potato, Creamed Leeks Parsley
Sauce
Wild Mushroom and Tempeh Wellington
Sautéed Sprouts and Chestnuts
Roast Vegetable Gravy
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Traditional Christmas Pudding
Brandy Sauce
Dark Chocolate and Cherry
Cherry Sponge, Chocolate Tuille, Cherry Gel
Steamed Date and Ginger Pudding
Stem Ginger Anglaise and Date Ice Cream
Artisan cheese and biscuits
Dates
Sunday 5th December
Sunday 12th December
Sunday 19th December
Friday 24th December
Friday 31st December
Price
£29.95 Per Adult
£16.95 Per Child
Time
Served between 12:00pm – 13:45pm
Breakfast or Afternoon Tea
With the Lumley Grinch
Breakfast Menu
Selection of cereals, pastries, and toast
Hot Buffet Pork Sausage
Crisp Back bacon Roasted Tomato
Roasted Flat Mushroom Grilled Black Pudding
Hash Browns Free Range Scrambled Egg
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Afternoon Tea Menu
Santa’s Favorite Sandwich Peanut Butter and Jam
Pigs in Sleeping Bags sausage in puff pastry
Rudolf Treats carrot and pepper with houmous dip
Naughty Elf Brownie milk chocolate brownie
Melting Snowman marshmallow and fondant
Sparkly Snowflakes
all butter shortbread and white chocolate
Elfaccino
warm milk sprinkled with cocoa
*contains nuts
Dates
Sunday 19th December – Breakfast
Wednesday 22nd December – Afternoon Tea
Thursday 23rd December – Afternoon Tea
Price Breakfast £12.95per Child / £15.95 per Adult
Afternoon Tea £14.95per Child / £23.95 per Adult
Children under the age of 2 - Free
Time
Breakfast -10:00am – 12:00pm
Afternoon Tea – 13:00pm – 14:30pm
Family Fun! We have teamed up with Make My Day
events to bring you the ultimate
Christmas experience.
Come along and be entertained by our
Grinch & Cindy Lou while you enjoy
breakfast snacks and refreshments or
Festive Afternoon Tea.
We also have a small gift for children
aged 14 years & under, delivered by our
very special guest...
MENU
Santa’s Favorite Sandwich Peanut Butter and Jam
Pigs in Sleeping Bags sausage in puff pastry
Rudolf Treats carrot and pepper with houmous dip
Naughty Elf Brownie milk chocolate brownie
Melting Snowman marshmallow and fondant
Sparkly Snowflakes
all butter shortbread and white chocolate
Elfaccino
warm milk sprinkled with cocoa
*contains nuts
Please refer to the
‘Festive Afternoon Tea’ for adults
Santa and
A fun filled experience for the whole family, paying
tribute to your favourite superheroes and the ultimate
superstar of Christmas himself.
This unique experience includes entertainment from
the award winning Make My Day and will include a
‘super’ afternoon tea for all.
There will be an opportunity for photos so why not
come dressed as your favourite superhero.
Dates
Tuesday 21st December
Price
£14.95 per Child
£23.95 per Adult
Children under the age of 2 - Free
Time
14:00pm – 15:30pm
The Superheroes
Cabaret Ball - 7pm - 2am
Knights Restaurant - Tables available from 7pm
Elizabethan Banquet Menu - 7.30pm - 2am
“Do you want to build a snowman?” Why not come along and
sing and dance with one!? We pay tribute to your favorite sisters at this not-be-missed fun
filled family event and invite you to join us for afternoon tea at a
real-life fairytale castle.
Our characters will meet and greet, entertain you with sketches
and sing-a-longs whilst you enjoy a tea party fit for royalty. There
will be lots of photo opportunities so dress to impress.
Afternoon Tea
With the Snow Sisters
MENU
Santa’s Favorite Sandwich Peanut Butter and Jam
Pigs in Sleeping Bags sausage in puff pastry
Rudolf Treats carrot and pepper with houmous dip
Naughty Elf Brownie milk chocolate brownie
Melting Snowman marshmallow and fondant
Sparkly Snowflakes
all butter shortbread and white chocolate
Elfaccino
warm milk sprinkled with cocoa
*contains nuts
Please refer to the
‘Festive Afternoon Tea’ for adults
Dates
Monday 20th December
Tuesday 28th December
Price
£14.95 per Child
£23.95 per Adult
Children under the age of 2 - Free
Time
14:00pm – 15:30pm
Back by Popular Demand Due to popular demand and amazing feedback our Christmas
extravaganza is back and brought to you by Top Hat & Heels. A spectacular
visual comedy packed show full of energy!
With state-of-the-art light and sounds and many costume changes, this
event is sure to put a smile on even Scrooge’s face and leave our audience
screaming for more. Includes a three-course meal, entertainment
including ‘Totally Bingo Mad’ & disco.
MENU
Starter Smoked tomato and Red pepper soup Basil pesto, warm bread, and whipped
butter -----------
Main
Roast Breast of Local Chicken Fondant potato, buttered savoy cabbage,
caramelised cauliflower Thyme gravy
------------- Dessert
Cherry and almond Tart Black Cherry ice cream, Amaretto Anglaise.
Vegetarian available on request
We cater for all dietary requirements. Please let us know when you create your
booking.
Dates
Monday 29th November
Friday 10th December
Thursday 23rd December
Price
Adults Only
Midweek - £36.50 per adult
Weekend - £39.00 per adult
Time
19:00pm arrival, fabulous entertainment
throughout and Disco finishing at 00:00am
Christmas Party Nights
Boogie on Down… Our Christmas Black Light disco Party Nights with
live music sets a new standard is how you can dance
your way through December. Each party night
includes complimentary glow sticks, a carefully
prepared hot buffet dinner and our amazing in-
house DJ.
Christmas Party Nights
MENU
Hot Buffet
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BBQ slow Roasted Pork Shoulder
Yoghurt and Lime marinated Chicken
Authentic spiced Lamb Kofta
Smoked Bratwurst
Halloumi and mixed pepper Kebabs
Chargrilled flat breads
Brioche finger buns
Cucumber and mint riata
Salted slaw
Shredded iceberg
Sweet chilli sauce
BBQ Sauce
Dates
Saturday 4th December
Saturday 18th December
Monday 20th December
Thursday 23rd December
Price
Adults Only - £29.95 per person
Time
19:00pm arrival, entertainment throughout and
Disco finishing at 00:00am
Christmas Markets With Afternoon Tea
Shop till you drop among local suppliers at our annual
market event.
Whether you pick up some delicious festive treats, that
unique gift you have been searching for or just fancy a fun
day out with friends and family.
We recommend making a day of it and indulging in our
festive afternoon tea, served with a glass of mulled wine
Wrap up this year, it could be cold as 2021 along with
everything else, our Christmas markets will be different this
year and held outside around the castle grounds, let’s hope
it snows!
Dates
Saturday 11th December
Sunday 12th December
Price
£24.95 per adult– Midweek
£27.95 per adult– Weekend
Time
Market Available between
11am and 5pm
Afternoon tea served
13:00pm or 15:30 pm
MENU
Selection of finger sandwiches Turkey and cranberry
Carver Ham and Mustard
Arlington White Egg Mayo
Northumberland Cheese Savoury
----------
Pork and Sage Sausage Roll
----------
Fruit Scone with clotted Cream and Preserve.
----------
Dark Chocolate and Orange
cardamon Italian meringue
----------
Black Cherry Bakewell Almond and Girotine Cherry
----------
Spiced Viennese Whirl Cranberry and Vanilla Buttercream
----------
Gingerbread
Stem Ginger Cream Cheese
We cater for all dietary requirements Please let us know when you create your booking.
Christmas Two Night Residential Package
Arriving 24th December – Departing 26th December 2021 From £ 205 per person per night
Christmas Eve – 24th December 2021
➢ Check into your accommodation available from 3pm.
➢ Join us at your leisure from 4pm for Festive Afternoon Tea with Carol Singers and mulled wine.
➢ Board games will be available in our games lounge to challenge a partner or compete with like-minded Christmas travelers.
➢ All residents are invited to join our Christmas Elizabethan Banquet from 7.30pm. Historic costume competition optional!
➢ We are happy to arrange taxi transfers or provide directions to a local church should you wish to experience and
take part in midnight mass.
Christmas day – 25th December 2021
➢ Awake, it is Christmas Day – check out your Lumley stocking and see what Santa may have left you. #hohoho
➢ Brunch in our Knights restaurant between 8.30am and 10.30am with a glass of Bucks Fizz.
➢ Christmas day lunch – 12:30pm or 3pm in our Knights restaurant offering an exceptional 4 course traditional fayre menu
with plenty of choice to suit everyone (pre-order required). Residents receive a complimentary glass of champagne on
arrival and then half bottle of house red or white wine or two beers / soft drinks per person.
➢ Join us for our winter fire pit BBQ & Hog Roast in the inner courtyard (Weather permitting) 8pm – 9:30pm.
Departure - December 26th 2021
➢ Relax, sleep-in and then enjoy a hearty full English breakfast to set you up for the day ahead served between 8:30am – 10:30am. ➢ Checkout is at 11am
Let us do more!
➢ Available to book is our famous Malt Whisky tastings or Gin tastings - £25.00 per person per tasting (Available on Christmas Eve)
➢ A luxury festive hamper including a selection of carefully chosen cheese and biscuits, a Lumley Castle Chocolate Bar, a bottle of house wine with the option to choose red, white
or rose’ and a Christmas movie to really kickback relax and enjoy in the comfort of your own room - £15.00 per person.
➢ Our Escape room will also be open throughout Boxing Day 10am – 10pm with priority booking available to residents with prices starting from just £50.00 per couple.
New Year’s
Two Night Residential Package Arriving 31st December 2021 – Departing 2nd January 2022
From £172 per person per night
New Year’s Eve – 31st December 2021
➢ On arrival you will receive a box of Lumley Castles Luxury chocolates and bottle of prosecco for you to enjoy.
➢ Join us for Sparkling cream tea and games in a selection of our spectacular state rooms between 15:00pm and 17:00pm
➢ Choose in advance whether you would like to attend our New Year’s Elizabethan Banquet or New Year’s Cabaret Dinner starting from 19:00pm.
New Year’s Day - 1st January 2022
➢ Relax, sleep-in and then enjoy a hearty full English breakfast to set you up for the day ahead served between 8:30am – 10:30am in the Knights Restaurant.
➢ We will have a guided historic walk, at your own pace around the grounds at 11:30am for those who wish to burn some of those Christmas calories and get the heart pumping.
➢ Join us at 2.30pm for our Festive Afternoon Tea and board games.
➢ A festive buffet carvery dinner will be available 7:00pm – 9:00pm in the Garter State room or choose the option to dine from the Al a Carte menu in our newly refurbished
Knight’s restaurant with an allowance of £30.00 per person.
Let us do more!
➢ Available to book is our famous Malt Whisky tastings or Gin tastings - £25.00 per person per tasting.
➢ A luxury festive hamper including a selection of carefully chosen cheese and biscuits, a Lumley Castle Chocolate Bar, a bottle of house wine with the option to choose red,
white or rose’ and a Christmas movie to really kickback relax and enjoy in the comfort of your own room - £15.00 per person.
➢ Our Escape room will also be open throughout New Year’s Day 10am – 10pm with priority booking available to residents with prices starting from just £50.00 per couple.
Farewell - 2nd January 2022 ➢ Breakfast served in the Knights Restaurant served between 8:30am – 10:30am in the Knights Restaurant.