The Festive Season
Thank you for considering us for your festive celebrations. Christmas and New Year’s Eve in our beautiful 14th century castle can only be described as magical.
With a comprehensive programme of Christmas events including our famous Elizabethan Banquets, Murder Mystery Dinners, Tribute Nights and many more, we have something for everyone this festive season.
We invite you to come and celebrate with your friends, family and work colleagues to make Christmas and New Year’s Eve, your best yet!
Book Christmas 2024 Events
Christmas Murder Mystery
Immerse yourself in the merriment and mirth of Christmas with our Murder Mystery nights, where secrets lie, and ample motives for murder will undoubtedly induce bouts of laughter. We introduce a fresh storyline for every event thisChristmas, providing you the opportunity to return at your convenience to test your investigative skills against our dubious suspects, all of whom harbour concealed secrets.
Fri 6th, Sat 14th, Fri 20th, Sun 22nd, Mon 23rd, Fri 27th December
£59.00 per adult
Christmas Elizabethan Banquet
This Christmas, come and step back into a world of gallant knights, gracious ladies, feasting and merriment in the candlelit setting reminiscent of days gone by. Enjoy the singing and humour presented by the Court Chamberlain, Herald, Musicians and Ladies of the Court, all in traditional costume while feasting yourself on succulent food, wine and mead.
Sat 7th, Fri 13th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd, Mon 23rd, Sat 28th December
£59.00 per adult
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Immerse yourself in creativity and Christmas Joy as you learn step by step how to create luxurious festive wreaths to proudly display on your door. Our friendly specialist tutors will be on hand taking you step by step through each of the stages using techniques with a festive range of dried fruits, berries, pinecones and stylish coloured ribbon. You’re sure to create a Christmas wreath as unique as you.
Sat 30th Nov (12pm), Sun 1st Dec (12pm) Mon 2nd Dec (6pm), Wed 4th Dec (6pm)
£39.95 per adult
Festive Afternoon Tea
All dates excluding 6th, 12th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th & 31st December
£27.95 per adult
Santa Sunday Lunch
Sun 1st, Sun 8th, Sun 15th,
Sun 22nd December
Adults: £34.95 & Children: £18.95
Festive Afternoon Tea with Carol Singers
Fri 6th, Thurs 12th, Tues 17th, Mon 23rd December
£29.95 per adult
Breakfast with The Grinch
We have teamed up with Make My Day Events to bring you the ultimate Christmas experience. Mr Grinch hates Christmas and he has been plotting to steal Christmas again this year and we need your help to stop him! Come along and be entertained by our very own Grinch and Cindy Lou while you enjoy brunch and refreshments.
Sat 14th, Sat 21st December
Adults £19.95 & Children £14.95
Little Elves Christmas Hunt
Back by popular demand is our super, exciting and fun packed Little Elves Christmas Hunt. Arrive to the castle and be greeted by our very own team of elves, you’ll receive your castle map and clues, alongside an elf hat, cup of cocoa and a warm mince pie.
Sat 21st, Sun 22nd, Mon 23rd, Tues 24th December
Children £12.95 (under two go free)
The Polar Express Experience
By teaming up with Make My Day events, we’re able to create the ultimate Christmas Experience for your little ones! This wonderful event brings the beloved Christmas movie, the Polar Express, to life against the magical backdrop of Lumley Castle.
Mon 23rd December
Adults: £25.95 & Children: £21.95
The Magic of Motown Night
Are you planning a gathering with loved ones or want to reward your team for their dedicated efforts this festive season? Our Christmas Tribute Nights are an ideal way to celebrate the holiday season. Join us for an upbeat night filled with rhythm and blues as our Motown Tribute Act, Chris Waites, takes you on a nostalgic journey with all the hits you love.
Sat 14th, Fri 20th December
£44.95 per adult
80’s Bonkers Bingo!
Bring your dabber, grab your shell suit and join us for some non-stop 80’s nostalgia. Two parties in one, belt out some killer 80’s anthems along with the craziest bingo ever, with our “sassy and not classy” drag host and with some just as fabulous prizes…
Fri 6th, Sat 21st December
£44.95 per adult
That’s Soo 90’s Night
Double up that denim, gather your F.R.I.E.N.D.S because it’s time for a That’s Soo 90’s Night!
Get ready to relive your favourite decade with our resident DJ with hits from all the greatest music legends, plus sets from some of the era’s best DJs. The ultimate 90’s night, it’s going to be insania! This break is fancy dress-friendly (in fact, we whole heartedly encourage it), so get busy planning your outfits! But don’t worry, we have the glowsticks covered!!
Sat 7th, Sat 28th December
£44.95 per adult
Book New Year's Eve 2024/25 Events
Midnight Masquerade
Welcome in the New Year of 2025 with an extravagant evening in the splendour of the Garter and Waterford Suites. Enjoy a Champagne cocktail and canapés on arrival, followed by a beautifully executed six course taster menu, live entertainment by our resident singer, Shelley Stevens followed by a disco.
Tues 31st December
£129 Garter Suite &
£109 Waterford Suite per adult
New Years Banquet
See in the New Year in style of 16th century Kings and Queens in our majestic Barons Hall.
Enjoy a five-course feast and stage show entertainment served with one goblet of wine and one goblet of mead. Toast 2025 with the sound of bagpipes and a dram of whiskey at midnight,
followed by a disco.
Tues 31st December
£99 Barons Hall
per adult
Knights Restaurant
Say goodbye to 2024 and welcome the new year in the more intimate surroundings of our Knights Restaurant. Enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés on arrival, followed by a delicious six course taster menu and live music from our local guitarist. Guests can join the Masquerade Ball or Elizabethan Banquet disco to continue the celebrations.
Tues 31st December
Adults £109 &
Children £69