Towns & cities · North East England
Great Lumley
Great Lumley — village in County Durham, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Great Lumley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 3,629 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.8373°, -1.5412°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Great Lumley is a village in County Durham, England. It is situated south east of Chester-le-Street, near Lumley Castle. It has a population of 3,630 as of the 2021 census.
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Background
Description
The village of Great Lumley was formerly part of the Lumley family estate. The Lumley family are descended from Ligulf of Lumley, an Anglo-Saxon noble who fled from the Normans in the south of England and found shelter in the dominions of Saint Cuthbert. He married Ealdgyth (or Algitha), granddaughter of Uhtred the Bold, Earl of Northumbria. One of Uhtred's wives was Ælfgifu, the youngest daughter of King Æthelred the Unready. The long-ruined East Hall was the seat of the Lumley family before Lumley Castle was built, and is the supposed location of the murder of Ligulf by Bishop Walcher's officers after Ligulf complained to the bishop of their cruelty. The Northumbrians, maddened by the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.8373, -1.5412
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Great Lumley
- Postcode
- DH3 4JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Durham
- Population
- 3,629
- Nearest railway station
- Chester-le-Street — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q751587 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Lumley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Christ Church, Great Lumley. - geograph.org.uk - 1111.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Great Lumley Miners' Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Lumley Thicks
Other places · 1.3 km
Chester-le-Street United F.C.
Parks · 1.7 km
Woodstone
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Riverside Ground
Stadiums · 1.8 km
Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club
Other places · 1.9 km
Lumley Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
The Stables
Caravan parks · 2.1 km
Finchale Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.2 km
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Railway Wood
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Resolution Pit
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Hunter's House Pit
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Great Lumley is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 3,629. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 3,629
- Constituency
- North Durham
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Great Lumley
4 attractions within 12 km.
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Finchale Priory
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Great Lumley Miners' Memorial
Great Lumley Miners' Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Finchale Abbey Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North East England
Great Lumley Miners' Memorial
Great Lumley Miners' Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Chester-le-Street United F.C.
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Woodstone
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Riverside Ground
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Chester-le-Street Amateur Rowing Club
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Where to eat & stay near Great Lumley
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Finchale Abbey Touring Park
Finchale Abbey Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Showmen's Guild Site - Sunnyside Farm
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Durham Grange
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📷 5Hotels · North East England
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Plum Tree Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Old Mill Public House
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Marquis Of Granby Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Lumley?
- Great Lumley is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH3 4JJ), in the parish of Great Lumley.
- What is Great Lumley?
- Great Lumley — village in County Durham, England, UK.
- How do I get to Great Lumley?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH3 4JJ.
- Is Great Lumley free to visit?
- Yes, Great Lumley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Lumley?
- The nearest railway station is Chester-le-Street, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH3 4JJ.