Lumley Castle

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Castle Facts:

Location: Chester-le-Street in County Durham, England.
Built: c. 1392
Condition: Intact
Ownership / Access: Earl of Scarbrough; Hotel
Price of Admission: Not Free!!
Notes: In 1976, management of the castle was handed over to No Ordinary Hotels (although the property is still in the possession of Lord Scarbrough), who had the castle turned into the 73-bedroomed hotel it is today. It is also a picturesque backdrop for Durham County Cricket Club's Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground, which was first used in 1995, and often houses visiting cricket teams.

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