The Top 5 Castles around Little Lumley
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Little Lumley. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Little Lumley. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 3, 2025
Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …
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Originating from the 14th century, Lumley Castle is a Grade I-listed building and the property of the Early of Scarborough. Today, this marvellous building is a 73 bedroom hotel and …
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Originally built from wood by the Hylton family shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066, it was later rebuilt in stone in the late 14th to early 15th century.
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Saltwell Towers was built in 1862 by stained glass manufacturer William Wailes, He sold the estate to Gateshead council. In World war 1 it was used as a hospital.
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From the 18th-century stone bridge, you can see Durham Cathedral and Castle on top of a rocky peninsula, wrapped by the River Wear.
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