Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle

Page created by Dawn Crawford
 
CONTINUE READING
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle

Christmas 2019
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Thank you for considering us for your festive celebrations. Christmas and New Year’s Eve
                              at our beautiful 630 year old castle can only be described as magical.

                              With a comprehensive programme of Christmas events including Elizabethan Banquets,
                              tribute nights, Christmas lunches, New Year’s Eve events and lots more, we have
                              something for everyone this festive season.

                              We invite you to celebrate with friends, family and work colleagues and make Christmas
                              and New Year the best yet.

                              Contents
                              Elizabethan banquets                   4        Masquerade                             18
                              Motive for Murder                      5        Trip to the Movies                     19
                              Festive Afternoon Tea                  6        A Kind of Magic                        20
                              Sunday Lunch                           7        Motown                                 21
                              Breakfast with Santa                   8        Fairytale of New York                  22
                              Breakfast with Lumley’s Grinch         9        Afternoon Tea with the Snow Sisters    23
                              80’s Disco with Mea Deen              10        Christmas Eve Lunch                    24
                              Christmas Fayre Lunch                 11        New Year’s Eve Ball                    25
                              Christmas Market                      12        New Year’s Eve Banquet                 26
                              Only Fools & 3 Courses                13        Black Knight Restaurant                27
                              Top Hat & Heels                       14        Make a Night of it                     28
                              Divas of the Dance Floor              15        Escape & Indulge                       29
                              Santa & Superheroes                   16        Wine List 2019                         30
                              Decades                               17        Christmas Drinks Package               31
                                                                              Booking Information                    31

0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com   2                                                                                               3
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Come and live like Lords and Ladies as we transport you back to a bygone era.                       It all started with Lily of Lumley, and rumour has it there has since been many unexplained and
    You are invited to attend the banquet feast of Sir John Lumley in the year of 1595. The doors to                                     spooky goings on at Lumley castle over the years.
   the dungeon bar will be thrown open for you whilst the chorus of bagpipes play in the distance.            The staff are all understandably a little unnerved by these incidents and need your help to play
    Armed with only a dagger and a bib you’ll be served a delicious four course banquet as we fill                   detective and solve the latest hideous crime throughout a murder re-enactment.
     your goblets with wine and mead and entertain you with songs, sketches and sing-a-longs.                    Enjoy a drink on arrival, a festive three course dinner and murder mystery entertainment.

                                                                                                                                                                            Starter
                                                           First Remove
                                                                                                                                                       Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                             Traditional vegetable broth with crusty bread                                                                            fresh basil pesto
                                                         Second Remove                                                                                                       Main
      Dates & Prices                                                                                             Dates & Prices
                                          Succulent spare ribs – pork ribs cooked in red wine                                                        Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
             £45.00                                         and herb sauce                                              £36.50
   7th, 14th, 20th December                                                                                                                    chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root
                                                                                                              8th, 11th, 16th December                      vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
                                      Cauliflower grilled rarebit – baked cauliflower in a cheese,
            £36.50                                     mustard and ale sauce (v)
  12th, 22nd, 27th December                                                                                           Timings                                            Vegetarian
                                                           Third Remove                                                                         Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
                                                                                                               Midweek 19:00 - 23:30
          Timings                  Plump chicken breast in mead – chicken seasoned in mace with                                                             sage and Cheddar cheese crumble
                                        a rich mead sauce, baked potato and tossed salad
    Midweek 19:00 - 00:30                                                                                                                                                  Dessert
    Weekend 19:00 - 01:00             Celery root yeast bake – celeriac roasted with yeast extract,                                                       Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream
                                                   baked potato and tossed salad (v)
                                                                                                                                                                  Tea, coffee and mince pies
                                                          Fourth Remove
                                         Apple, pear and blackberry crumble, custard cream

0191 389 1111                                                                                              0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                4   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                   5
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Relax and enjoy precious time with family and friends whilst our talented chefs deliver a
                                                                                                             delightful three course Christmas menu, served in the Black Knight Restaurant or State Rooms.

                                                                                                                                                                         Starter
                                                                                                                                                    Today’s freshly made soup, market bakery bread
                                                                                                                                                Chicken, leek and wild mushroom terrine, black pudding
                                                                                                                                                        nuggets, tomato and tarragon dressing
                                                                                                                                               Cured and smoked salmon tartar, beetroot ceviche, soured
                                                                                                                                                             cream and pumpernickel
                                                                                                                                                        Warm celery and blue stilton cheese tart,
                                                                                                                                                              pear chutney, herb salad
                                                                                                               Dates & Prices                                             Main
     Indulge in a delectable afternoon tea which includes a glass of heart-warming mulled wine,
                                                                                                                 £29.95 adults              Butter-roasted breast of turkey, sage, chestnut and onion sausage
     tea and coffee, delicious finger sandwiches and sweet treats from our executive pastry chef.
                                                                                                                £16.95 children               stuffing, pig in a blanket and all the trimmings of the season
        Enjoy all of this in beautiful surroundings whilst listening to live harmonies and carols.
                                                                                                            8th, 15th, 22nd December          Rump of locally-reared beef roasted pink, Yorkshire pudding,
            The perfect afternoon to get you in the festive spirit leading up to Christmas.
                                                                                                                                                                  roasting juices gravy
                                                                                                                   Timings                     Roast leg of Witton-le-Wear lamb, studded with rosemary,
                                                                                                            Tables available between                                garlic and ginger
                                                                                                                  12:00 - 14:00                 Pan-roast fillet of North Sea cod, basil fregola, curly kale,
      Dates & Prices                                                                                                                                                tomato butter sauce
        £21.50 adults                                             Menu                                                                         Roasted parsnip, thyme and hazelnut risotto, rocket salad,
       £13.50 children                                                                                                                                 crispy parsnips and Parmesan shavings
                                                      Selection of finger sandwiches
  14th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th                 Scone with seasonal jam and clotted cream                                                                                 Dessert
          December
                                                       Mince pies and sweet treats                                                                 Steamed Christmas pudding, brandy cream sauce
                                                               Tea or coffee                                                                        Baked vanilla and cranberry cheesecake, orange
          Timings
                                                               Mulled wine                                                                                      and cranberry compote
        13:30 – 16:30
                                                                                                                                                    Chocolate decadence, double ginger ice cream
       Christmas Eve -
        12:30 – 15:00                                                                                                                                    Artisan cheeses and accompaniments

0191 389 1111                                                                                            0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                              6   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                7
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Revel in the magic and excitement of Christmas and enjoy breakfast with the jolly
                                         man in red himself.
           Santa and his elves have taken time out from their very busy schedule to come
          and personally meet and entertain you. He’s been checking his list and has even
                             brought a small gift for all the nice children.

                                                                 Menu
     Dates & Prices
                                                        Tea, coffee and fruit juice
       £20.00 adults
                                                            Cereals and toast
      £16.00 children
                                                                                                      We have teamed up with Make My Day Events to bring you the ultimate Christmas experience.
     7th, 14th, 21st, 24th                                       Adults
                                                                                                       Come along and be entertained by our Grinch & Cindy Lou while you enjoy breakfast snacks
          December                            Local sausage, grilled bacon, scrambled egg,            and refreshments. We also have a small gift for children aged 12 years and under, delivered by
                                         grilled tomato, mushroom, black pudding and beans
                                                                                                                                        our very special guest.
          Timings
                                                                Children
         9:00 – 11:00                                                                                                 Dates & Prices                                    Menu
                                          Grilled bacon, sausage, scrambled egg and beans
                                                                                                                           £12.50                                       Adults
                                                                                                                    8th, 23rd December                       Bacon rolls and tea or coffee

                                                                                                                                                                      Children
                                                                                                                          Timings
                                                                                                                                                               American pancakes with
                                                                                                                        10:00 – 11:30                          toppings and fruit juice

0191 389 1111                                                                                      0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                        8   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                             9
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Celebrate the festive season with friends, colleagues or family with a special three course
                                                                                                                                Christmas lunch served in our exclusive Black Knight Restaurant.

                                                                                                                                                                               Starter
                                                                                                                                                          Today’s freshly made soup, market bakery bread
                                                                                                                                                     Chicken, leek and wild mushroom terrine, black pudding
                                                                                                                                                             nuggets, tomato and tarragon dressing
                                                                                                                                                    Cured and smoked salmon tartar, beetroot ceviche, soured
                                                                                                                                                                  cream and pumpernickel
                                                                                                                    Dates & Prices                    Warm celery and blue stilton cheese tart, pear chutney,
                                                                                                                                                                          herb salad
                                                                                                                      £24.95 adults
                                                                                                                     £15.95 children                                            Main
     Grab your leg warmers and join us for a delicious three course meal as you’re entertained
                                                                                                                        Available                       Butter-roasted breast of turkey, sage, chestnut and
    with live music from the fabulous Mea Deen followed by a disco until the early hours. Be sure
                                                                                                                    Monday - Friday                onion sausage stuffing, pig in a blanket and all the trimmings
              to bring your dancing feet as we take you back to the very best of the 80s.
                                                                                                                    25th November -                                        of the season
                              Fancy dress is optional, but encouraged.                                               20th December                 Daube of beef in red wine, pancetta, baby onions and button
                                                                                                                                                       mushrooms, creamed potato, braised red cabbage

                                                                Starter                                                 Timings                   Pan-roast fillet of North Sea cod, basil fregola, curly kale, tomato
                                                                                                                 Tables available between                                     butter sauce
                                          Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                                         fresh basil pesto                                            12:00 & 14:00                  Roasted parsnip, thyme and hazelnut risotto, rocket salad,
     Dates & Prices                                                                                                                                          crispy parsnips and Parmesan shavings
         £39.00                                                  Main
        Garter suite
                                                                                                                                                                              Dessert
                                         Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
                                   chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root                                                   Steamed Christmas pudding, brandy cream sauce
          £35.00
                                                vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy                                                                     Baked vanilla and cranberry cheesecake, orange
        Waterford
                                                                                                                                                                      and cranberry compote
      20th December                                          Vegetarian
                                                                                                                                                          Chocolate decadence, double ginger ice cream
                                    Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
         Timings                                sage and Cheddar cheese crumble                                                                                Artisan cheeses and accompaniments

       19:00 – 01:00
                                                               Dessert
                                              Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream

                                                      Tea, coffee and mince pies

0191 389 1111                                                                                                 0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                  10   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                    11
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Shop till you drop among local suppliers at our annual market event. Whether you
    pick up some delicious festive treats, that unique gift you’ve been searching for, or just fancy
                                         a day out with pals.
       We recommend making a day of it and indulging in our festive afternoon tea, served
      with a glass of mulled wine and available to enjoy whilst listening to live harmonies and
                                     carols in our Barons Hall.

                  Dates & Prices                                      Timings
                    Afternoon tea                              Shopping 11:30–20:00
                    £21.50 adults
                   £13.50 children                             Afternoon tea available
                                                              at 12:00, 16:00 and 20:00
                 Markets – free entry                             (Booking essential)                           Marlene and Boycie are hosting a Christmas dinner, but will things go to plan with Del as one
                                                                                                               of the three wise men, Rodney as Archangel Gabriel and Trigger as an elf!? Uncle Albert is also
                    2nd December,
                                                                                                                                         roaming around with mistletoe in his cap.
                    5th December
                                                                                                               Join us for the Christmas dinner event of the year, which combines fine food and comedy action,
                                                                                                                 served up Only Fools & Horses style. Expect a fun night out with a friendly party atmosphere.

                                                                                                                                                                            Starter
                                                                                                                                                       Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                                                                                                                                                      fresh basil pesto
                                                                                                                  Dates & Prices                                             Main
                                                                                                                       £45.00
                                                                                                                                                     Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
                                                                                                                   18th December
                                                                                                                                               chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root
                                                                                                                                                            vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
                                                                                                                      Timings
                                                                                                                                                                         Vegetarian
                                                                                                                    19:00 – 00:30
                                                                                                                                                Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
                                                                                                                                                            sage and Cheddar cheese crumble

                                                                                                                                                                           Dessert
                                                                                                                                                          Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream

                                                                                                                                                                  Tea, coffee and mince pies

0191 389 1111                                                                                               0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                12   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                  13
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Due to popular demand our Christmas extravaganza is back and brought to you by Top Hat                           An unforgettable night of classic Motown and more with fabulous live music and the
                                                                                                                                                amazing voice of Berni Jackson.
                 & Heels. A spectacular, visual, comedy packed show full of energy!
                                                                                                                   Enjoy a three course festive feast whilst listening to incredible hits sung live, then dance the
      With state-of-the-art light and sound and many costume changes, this event is sure to put
                                                                                                                            night away with friends and our resident DJ and disco until the early hours.
       a smile on even Scrooge’s face and leave our audience screaming for more. Includes a
                               three course meal, entertainment and disco.
                                                                                                                                                                                Starter
                                                                Starter                                                                                    Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                          Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,                                                                                   fresh basil pesto
                                                         fresh basil pesto                                          Dates & Prices
     Dates & Prices                                                                                                     £40.00
                                                                                                                                                                                 Main
           £39.00                                                Main                                                  Garter suite                      Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
       6th December                      Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and                                                       chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root
                                   chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root                   £35.00                                 vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
          £36.50                                                                                                       Waterford
                                                vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
      19th December                                                                                                  13th December                                           Vegetarian
                                                             Vegetarian                                                                             Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
         Timings                    Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,                           Timings                                 sage and Cheddar cheese crumble
        19:00 – 00:30                           sage and Cheddar cheese crumble
                                                                                                                     19:00-01:00am                                             Dessert
                                                               Dessert                                                                                        Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream
                                              Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream
                                                                                                                                                                       Tea, coffee and mince pies
                                                      Tea, coffee and mince pies

0191 389 1111                                                                                                 0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                  14   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                    15
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Our Dancing Through the Decades Show includes all the dance floor fillers from the
                                                                                                              greatest decades in music! Get down on it to the sounds of 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s
                                                                                                                           dance floor classics in a spectacular, fun and nostalgic night.
                                                                                                              Enjoy a delicious three course meal followed by live entertainment, dance routines and
                                                                                                                                   a disco - guaranteed to get the castle jumping!

                                                                                                                                                                       Starter
                                                                                                                                                 Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                                                                                                                                                fresh basil pesto
                                                                                                              Dates & Prices
                                                                                                                                                                        Main
                                                                                                                 £39.00
                                                                                                                Garter suite                    Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
                                                                                                                                          chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root
                                                                                                                   £35.00                              vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
                                                                                                                 Waterford
                                                                                                               21st December                                        Vegetarian
                                                                                                                                           Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
                                                                                                                 Timings                               sage and Cheddar cheese crumble

                                                                                                                19:00-01:00                                           Dessert
                                                                                                                                                     Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream

                                                                                                                                                             Tea, coffee and mince pies
      A fun-filled experience for the whole family, paying tribute to your favourite superheroes
                                and the superstar of Christmas himself.
      This unique experience includes entertainment from award-winning Make My Day Events
                           and will include a ‘super’ afternoon tea for all.
    There will be an opportunity for photos so why not come dressed as your favourite superhero?

                  Dates & Prices                                    Timings
                    £20.00 adults                                  13:00 - 14:30
                   £16.00 children
                   23rd December

0191 389 1111                                                                                           0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                            16   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                 17
Christmas 2019 ...is yours to be written at Lumley Castle
Our Masquerade Under the Stars show will ensure a night to remember for all the right reasons.                 Taking the very best of Dirty Dancing and Grease, we will bring your Sunday afternoon to life
   Our fire breather will be on the door performing outstanding tricks to amaze before you even enter.             with our amazing tribute show. With all your favourites from Time of my Life, Grease Lightning,
                                                                                                                                              Hey Baby, Hungry Eyes and much more.
       Then take your seats and indulge in a three course meal while we entertain you with
      masquerade costumes, dance routines, acrobats, specialist tricks and even the Can Can!                       Sit back and relax while enjoying our festive afternoon tea with mulled wine, then once you’re
                                                                                                                          satisfied, get on your feet and sing along with this family-friendly feel good show.
      A Christmas special including music from Moulin Rouge, Greatest Showman, Phantom of
                                   the Opera, Chicago and more.

                                                                 Starter
                                                                                                                     Dates & Prices                                             Menu
                                            Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                                                                                                       £24.95 adults                                Selection of finger sandwiches
                                                           fresh basil pesto
                                                                                                                      £16.95 children
      Dates & Prices                                                                                                                                         Scone with seasonal jam and clotted cream
                                                                  Main                                                 1st December
           £45.00                                                                                                                                                    Mince pies and sweet treats
                                          Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
       13th December                chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root                   Timings                                            Tea or coffee
       21st December                             vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy                                                                                       Mulled wine
                                                                                                                        13:30 – 16:30
                                                              Vegetarian
          Timings
                                     Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
        19:00 – 01:00
                                                 sage and Cheddar cheese crumble

                                                                Dessert
                                               Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream

                                                        Tea, coffee and mince pies

0191 389 1111                                                                                                  0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                   18   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                               19
Do you want to “break free” from the norm and do you “want it all?” This amazing show will                        One of our most popular tribute shows catering for both young and old with every
                   take you on a journey through the very best music of…Queen!                                                                generation enjoying timeless hits.
   Packed with choreographed dance routines, outstanding female vocalists and incredible specialist                      The evening incorporates covers from artists such as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye,
     acts that will join the stage with our very own Freddie Mercury! You will be screaming for more.                                   Aretha Franklin, The Temptations plus many more.
     The Girls of Rock will cover some of the legend’s greatest hits as we celebrate the life and soul                A mouth-watering three course meal followed by a high-energy show that guarantees to
                                        of music that we all love.                                                                   have everyone on the dance floor having a great night!

                                                                  Starter                                                                                                      Starter
                                             Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,                                                               Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
                                                            fresh basil pesto                                                                                           fresh basil pesto
     Dates & Prices                                                                                                   Dates & Prices
                                                                   Main                                                  £35.00                                                 Main
          £39.00
        Garter Suite                       Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and                          Garter suite                    Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
                                     chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root                                          chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root
           £35.00                                                                                                         £30.00
                                                  vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy                                                                        vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
         Waterford                                                                                                       Waterford
       6th December                                            Vegetarian                                                                                                   Vegetarian
                                                                                                                      12th December
                                      Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,                                                    Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
                                                  sage and Cheddar cheese crumble                                                                              sage and Cheddar cheese crumble
         Timings                                                                                                         Timings
       19:00 – 01:00                                             Dessert                                               19:00 – 00:30                                          Dessert
                                                Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream                                                                   Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream

                                                         Tea, coffee and mince pies                                                                                  Tea, coffee and mince pies

0191 389 1111                                                                                                   0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                    20   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                 21
“Do you want to build a snowman?” Why not come along and sing and dance with one!?
                                                                                                                  We pay tribute to your favourite sisters at this not to be missed fun-filled family event and invite
                                                                                                                                    you to join us for afternoon tea at a real-life fairytale castle.
                                                                                                                    Our characters will meet, greet and entertain you with sketches and sing-a-longs whilst you
                                                                                                                    enjoy a tea party fit for royalty. There will be lots of photo opportunities so dress to impress.

                                                                                                                                       Dates & Prices
                                                                                                                                        £20.00 adults
                                                                                                                                     and £16.00 children                         Timings
    Inspired by the magic of Christmas, our show will take you on a journey of comedy, love and                                         21st December                          13:00 - 14:30
   happiness. With outstanding vocals, remarkable dance routines and dazzling costume changes
                              you’ll be in awe of this production show.                                                                 27th December
                                                                                                                                  (the perfect Christmas gift)
       You’ll be greeted by Vegas-themed acts and discover Lala Land, Charlie Chaplin, Gatsby
        and Christmas classics. There’ll be acrobats, fire routines and delicious food and drink –
                                    a remarkable day or night out!

                                                                 Starter
      Dates & Prices
                                            Roasted red pepper, rosemary and tomato soup,
        £29.00 adults
                                                           fresh basil pesto
        £17.50 child
      Daytime show with                                           Main
        afternoon tea                     Traditional roast breast of turkey, sage, onion and
           £39.00                   chestnut stuffing, pig in a blanket, Brussels sprouts, roasted root
  Evening show with 3 course                     vegetables and potatoes, turkey gravy
       dinner and disco                                       Vegetarian
       15th December                 Cumin-roasted pumpkin, sweet potato and vegetable ragout,
                                                 sage and Cheddar cheese crumble
          Timings                                               Dessert
        14:00 - 17:00                          Dark chocolate tart, gingerbread ice cream
        19:00 – 00:30
                                                        Tea, coffee and mince pies

0191 389 1111                                                                                                  0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                   22   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                   23
Why not take a day off from cooking and prepare for Christmas with a special three course
                  Christmas lunch in our Black Knight Restaurant or Barons Hall?
                                         Merry Christmas!

                                                               Starter                                           Welcome in 2020 with an extravagant evening in the splendour of the Garter and Waterford
                                          Today’s freshly made soup, market bakery bread                        Suites. Enjoy a champagne cocktail and canapés on arrival, followed by a beautifully executed
                                     Chicken, leek and wild mushroom terrine, black pudding                          six course taster menu. Live entertainment from Shelly Stevens followed by a disco.
                                             nuggets, tomato and tarragon dressing
                                    Cured and smoked salmon tartar, beetroot ceviche, soured                      Dates & Prices                                          1st Course
                                                  cream and pumpernickel                                              £119.00                       Guineafowl, duck liver and girolle terrine, fig chutney,
                                  Warm celery and blue stilton cheese tart, pear chutney, herb salad                 Garter suite                           truffle dressing, toasted hazelnuts
      Dates & Prices                                            Main                                                  £105.00                              Provençal vegetable terrine, salsa Verde,
        £29.95 adults             Butter-roasted breast of turkey, sage, chestnut and onion sausage                   Waterford                               tomato and tarragon dressing (v)
       £16.95 children              stuffing, pig in a blanket and all the trimmings of the season                                                                       2nd Course
       24th December                                                                                                  Timings
                                   Daube of beef in red wine, pancetta, baby onions and button                                                            Confit salmon, fennel, pineapple and chilli,
                                       mushrooms, creamed potato, braised red cabbage                                19:00 – 02:00                            red pepper and coriander coulis
          Timings
                                      Pan-roast fillet of North Sea cod, basil fregola, curly kale,
   Tables available between                                                                                                                        Saffron, leek and fennel risotto, black truffle, Parmesan (v)
                                                          tomato butter sauce
         12:00 - 13:30                                                                                                                                                   3rd Course
                                     Roasted parsnip, thyme and hazelnut risotto, rocket salad,
  Pre-order may be required                  crispy parsnips and Parmesan shavings                                                                   Tournedos of beef in parsley and marrow bone crust,
                                                                                                                                                          Anna potato, enriched Madeira reduction
                                     Roast leg of Witton-le-Wear lamb, studded with rosemary,
                                                          garlic and ginger                                                                      Baked carrot and salsify Wellington, roasted Brussels sprouts
                                                               Dessert                                                                                    and chestnuts, sage and onion cream (v)

                                         Steamed Christmas pudding, brandy cream sauce                                                                                    4th Course
                                        Baked vanilla and cranberry cheesecake, orange and                                                                Tipsy passion fruit sorbet with Passoa and fizz
                                                        cranberry compote
                                                                                                                                                                          5th Course
                                          Chocolate decadence, double ginger ice cream
                                                                                                                                                                   Assiette of Chocolate:
                                                Artisan cheeses and accompaniments                                                                     white chocolate and ginger tart, dark chocolate
                                                                                                                                                     and orange delice, chocolate and coffee panna cotta

                                                                                                                                                                          6th Course
                                                                                                                                                                     Tea, coffee and truffles

0191 389 1111                                                                                               0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                24   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                25
Say goodbye to 2019 and welcome in the new year in the more intimate surroundings
                                                                                                                  of our Black Knight Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious six course taster menu and live classical music
                                                                                                                                                from our wonderful local guitarist.
                                                                                                                       Private dining upgrades are available to groups of 10 and above at no extra charge.

                                                                                                                                                                             1st Course
                                                                                                                                                        Guineafowl, duck liver and girolle terrine, fig chutney,
                                                                                                                                                                truffle dressing, toasted hazelnuts

    See in the New Year in the style of 16th century Kings and Queens in our majestic Barons Hall.                                                             Provençal vegetable terrine, salsa Verde,
                                                                                                                                                                  tomato and tarragon dressing (v)
     Enjoy a five course banquet feast and stage show entertainment while our maids pour you                         Dates & Prices
    two goblets of wine and mead. Toast 2020 with the sound of bagpipes and a dram of whisky                              £89.00                                            2nd Course
                                  at midnight, followed by a disco.                                                   31st December                           Confit salmon, fennel, pineapple and chilli,
                                                                                                                                                                  red pepper and coriander coulis
                                                            First Remove                                                 Timings                      Saffron, leek and fennel risotto, black truffle, Parmesan (v)
                                             Traditional vegetable broth with crusty bread                          Tables available from
                                                                                                                                                                            3rd Course
                                                                                                                       19:00 onward
                                                         Second Remove                                                                                  Tournedos of beef in parsley and marrow bone crust,
                                   Haggis, neeps and tatties / Vegetarian haggis, neeps and tatties (v)                                                      Anna potato, enriched Madeira reduction
                                                                                                                      Special Offer
      Dates & Prices                                       Third Remove                                           Book for 10 and receive           Baked carrot and salsify Wellington, roasted Brussels sprouts
                                          Succulent spare ribs – pork ribs cooked in red wine                        a private room and                      and chestnuts, sage and onion cream (v)
           £79.00
       31st December                                        and herb sauce                                        2 complimentary bottles                                    4th Course
                                                                                                                   of champagne to help
                                      Cauliflower grilled rarebit – baked cauliflower in a cheese,                                                           Tipsy passion fruit sorbet with Passoa and fizz
                                                                                                                       you celebrate.
          Timings                                      mustard and ale sauce (v)
                                                                                                                                                                             5th Course
        19:30 – 02:00                                     Fourth Remove                                                                                                Assiette of Chocolate:
                                      Plump chicken breast in mead – chicken seasoned in mace                                                              white chocolate and ginger tart, dark chocolate
                                        with a rich mead sauce, baked potato and tossed salad                                                            and orange delice, chocolate and coffee panna cotta

                                      Celery root yeast bake – celeriac roasted with yeast extract,                                                                          6th Course
                                                   baked potato and tossed salad (v)                                                                                    Tea, coffee and truffles
                                                            Fifth Remove
                                    Fruit cobbler - spiced quince pear, apple and sultana cobbler,
                                                            custard cream

0191 389 1111                                                                                                  0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                   26   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                27
Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and
                                                                                                                                        passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily of Lumley.
                                                                                                                                      You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve
                                                                                                                Prices                  the mystery. A previous investigator has disappeared, people
                                                                                                                                       at the castle speak of an ancient curse and the cries of a young
                                                                                                           £49.00 per person
                                                                                                                                       woman can be heard behind the old stone walls. You have just
                                                                                                        (Experience suitable for
                                                                                                                                        60 minutes to work your way through ancient rooms, find Lily,
                                                                                                         groups of six and over)
                                                                                                                                              free her from the curse and escape a deadly fate!
                                                                                                        When booking for more            Worked up an appetite? We bring you the ultimate night out
                                                                                                      than six, the escape activity   for groups of six. Our Escape Room combined with our We Cook,
                                                                                                       will be arranged over two           You Carve private dining experience. In the luxury of your
                                                                                                            or more sessions.            own private dining room you’ll be served an antipasti sharing
                                                                                                                                        board and fresh bread. Followed by your choice of beef, pork,
                                                                                                                                       lamb of turkey with all the trimmings, presented for you to carve
                                                                                                                                          at your table – chef’s hat and apron provided! Then sit back,
                                                                                                                                           relax and enjoy a selection of mini desserts whilst we sort
                                                                                                                                                                out the washing up!

                                     At Lumley Castle
            Enhance your experience by staying in one of our very unique bedrooms.
                  Discounted rates are available for those attending an event.

            Lumley Castle Hotel boasts 73 individually designed bedrooms, courtyards,
          feature and castle feature rooms. Rich in furnishings, subtle lighting and special
           touches and with a choice of beautiful views across our historic parkland and
          courtyard. Each room offers a unique stay and the perfect excuse to return time
                                         and time again.

0191 389 1111                                                                                       0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                        28   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                29
WineList 2019                                                                                 ChristmasDrinksPackage
                                                                                                                                             Must be pre-ordered at least 14 days prior

   White Wine                                          Rosé Wine                                                 Christmas Table Wine                              Party Punch Bowls                     £25.00
                                                                                                                 10% discount off any of our wine list             Please select from the following Punches:
   Felix Solis Vina Elena Airen –            £19.50    Felix Solis Vina Elena                  £19.50            when pre-ordered
   Spain                                               Tempranillo Rosé – Spain                                                                                    Bauble Blast – Jägermeister, Peach Schnapps
   Pale straw colour with elegant fruity aromas        Beautiful raspberry pink colour with                      Ice Cold Beer Bucket                   £40.00     and cranberry juice
   and a crisp hint of citrus on the palate.           aromas of rose and violet. Dry to taste with              10 bottles of ice-cold beers (Choose from         Santa Spritz - Grenadine, sparkling wine,
                                                       a fruity finish.                                          Peroni, Corona, Budweiser or WKD)                 Cointreau and lemonade
   Sereno Pinot Grigio – Italy               £21.95
   This delicious wine has a light, citrus aroma       Monterey Bay Zinfandel Rosé –        £21.95               Ice Cold Cider Buckets                   £25.00   Jack Frost – Malibu, pineapple juice and
   which leads to a mixture of juicy fruits and just   California                                                5 x 500ml Bulmers bottles, choose                 Blue Curacao
   a hint of vanilla on the palate.                    A most delicious wine; a racy mix of                      from Red Berries & Lime or Original               Pimp your Prosecco                     £34.50
                                                       watermelon and cherry with a delectable                                                                     4 bottles of Serenello 200ml, 2 flavoured
   Studio 2 Semillon Sauvignon              £26.95                                                               Elizabethan Banquets ONLY
                                                       sweetness.                                                                                                  syrup pots and garnish selection
   Blanc – Australia
                                                                                                                 4 pint pitcher of lager/cider            £17.50
   A smooth and pleasant blend of Semillon                                                                                                                         Merry Mimosas                            £34.50
   and Sauvignon Blanc. Yellow and green               Champagne & Prosecco                                                                                        4 bottles of Serenello 200ml, 2 fruit juices
   reflexes in the glass. Spicy and fresh at the                                                                                                                   and garnish selection
                                                       Champagne De Castelnau Brut             £51.95
   palate with a long and delicious finish.
                                                       Reserve – France                                                                                            All the Trimmings                      £85.00
                                                       This award-winning cuvée is best described                                                                  1 bottle of house wine, 750ml bottle
   Red Wine                                            as having the soul of a vintage wine in                                                                     of Prosecco, 5 bottles of beer, 1 punch bowl
                                                       the body of a non-vintage. The palate is                                                                    of your choice
   Felix Solis Vina Elena Tempranillo –     £19.50
                                                       intense showing faintly honeyed notes of
   Spain
                                                       gingerbread, almonds and hazelnuts
   Dark cherry red in colour with aromas
                                                       blended with peach and ripe apricot.
   of red berries and a soft fruit character
   on the palate.
   La Colombe Merlot – Chile               £21.95
                                                       Champagne De Castelnau
                                                       Rosé N/V – France
                                                                                               £55.95
                                                                                                                                      Booking Information
                                                       Notes of sweets and crystallised fruits linger,
   A fine nose of red fruits, particularly
                                                       lifted by a touch of eau-de-vie of cherries
   strawberry. On the palate, there are flavours
                                                       from the Pinot Noir as befits a true rosé.                * All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT at      *Please advise at the time of booking if any
   of strawberry and redcurrant, as well as hints
                                                                                                                    the current rate.                                of your party have accessibility requirements.
   of walnut and dark chocolate.                       Prosecco Emotivo NV – Italy              £29.95
                                                       This classic Prosecco has a bright straw colour           * Bookings are accepted on receipt of £10        *In the case of an event not meeting the
   Studio 1 Shiraz Viognier – Australia    £26.95
                                                       with lively aromas of intense vine fruits.                   per person deposit or £20 for New Year’s         minimum requirement to operate, an
   Typical Australian Blend of Shiraz and
                                                                                                                    Eve. The final balance will be due six weeks     alternative date or refund will be offered.
   Viognier. Ripe and rich with violet aromas          Spumante Rose Serenello – Italy          £26.95
                                                                                                                    prior to the event. All monies paid are non
   and bramble fruit flavours.                         A lovely rose pink colour, followed by a                                                                    *Discounts and promotions are applicable
                                                                                                                    refundable or transferable and we reserve
                                                       bright and aromatic nose of petals and fresh                                                                  to new bookings only at the time of offer and
                                                                                                                    the right to cancel any bookings not paid in
                                                       strawberries. The palate is clean, crisp and                                                                  we are unable to make refunds or
                                                                                                                    full by the requested date.
                                                       vibrant on the finish.                                                                                        reimbursements for existing bookings.
                                                                                                                 * All dietary requirements must be ordered
                                                       Still and sparkling water 750ml         £3.95
                                                                                                                    at least 14 days prior. Regrettably, we are
                                                                                                                    unable to cater for any requirements we
                                                                                                                    have not been informed of in advance.

0191 389 1111                                                                                                 0191 389 1111
events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                  30   events@lumleycastle.com                                                                                 31
Contact our Christmas
         events team

 0191 389 1111
    www.lumleycastle.com
   events@lumleycastle.com

      Lumley Castle Hotel
Chester le Street, County Durham
            DH3 4NX
You can also read