SUNDERLAND Sensational Want to know where to wed in your local area? We’ve got you covered LUMLEY CASTLE HOTEL 0191 389 1111 | www.lumleycastle.com Perched on a hill just 10 miles from Sunderland’s centre you’ll find Lumley Castle, a much-loved landmark and testament to a bygone age of chivalry and romance. A quintessential fairytale castle, complete with turrets, drawbridge, a pretty courtyard and sweeping driveway, it certainly makes the most stunning setting for a wedding. Opulence and comfort are the hallmarks of Lumley Castle’s interior, where Medieval features, such as flagstone floors and vaulted ceilings, coexist with spectacular Georgian plasterwork. Step outside and you’ll look on to the banks of the River Wear, with the hotel’s nine acres of grounds the perfect setting for fireworks and photographs. Ceremonies can be held in either The Scarbrough Room – one of the largest State Rooms, overlooking the grounds and with a maximum capacity of 80 – or The Garter Room, which boasts exquisite Georgian plasterwork and can hold up to 132 guests. You can then enjoy a reception in The Garter Suite (132 guests); Barons Hall (110 guests); The Scarbrough Suite (56 guests); The Northumbria Suite (40 guests); The Black Knight Restaurant (50 guests); The Gilt (18 guests); or The Sceptre (12 guests). 15 LOCAL VENUES
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