Gay Friendly Wedding Venue in Ropery Lane, Chester le Street, Co. Durham. DH3 4NX

LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Venue in County Durham

Lumley Castle is an impressive award-winning wedding venue located in Great Lumley, England. This historic property has been standing proudly in Durham for over 630 years. It's nestled within nine acres of charming parkland and overlooks the River Wear.

Today, the castle operates as a sophisticated, historic and magnificent award-winning wedding venue, hotel and restaurant.

Lumley Castle are fully licensed to host civil ceremonies, receptions, and evening celebrations. We fully welcome same sex marriages and happy to celebrate the love of any couple, we aim to make your day perfect in every way!

The castle can seat up to 132 guests comfortably in its idyllic surroundings for a ceremony and up to 180 guests for your evening celebrations.

Lumley Castle can accommodate indoor or outdoor ceremonies in the stunning picturesque castle grounds.

Wedding breakfasts and receptions, meanwhile, can be held in some of the castle's charming dining spaces, which offer dramatic features and high windows. Once the festivities have drawn to a close, couples and their guests can retire to the hotels 71 individually designed rooms and 5 state rooms.

The team at Lumley Castle prides itself on their personal service and attention to detail from the moment you enter the castle for the very first time. They offer a range of wedding packages that are designed around celebrations of different sizes and requirements. The castle's award-winning wedding coordinators are on hand to help ensure everything runs smoothly. Catering is taken care of by the in-house team. Couples will be able to choose between a variety of serving styles, depending on their vision, including a classic seated meal and a more informal buffet.

Why not choose Lumley Castle, and opt for that perfect wedding experience, with a stunning venue and the experience to match! Enquire with our team today for more information.