County Durham's Most Haunted Castle ~ Ghosts of Lumley Castle

[@smartman123]

love old British castle please keep England England keep your heritage greetings from Christian syrian

[@Retro-Future-Land]

o7 to you too bro.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks fella, greetings!

[@ryanm2279]

We have to stick together. Hello from a Christian Lebanese man

[@averilwalker8131]

Its lovely to see the castle being used as a hotel...its a spectacular structure that I visited when I was young. Back in the early 70's Lumley Castle used to host "medieval banquets" It was great fun (the food was divine 😋) Thank you for the tour, and your wonderful description, of the castle and its unseen residents

[@karentindale7095]

They still do the Elizibethan banquets

[@lauraoneill937]

Sir Ralph Lumley of Lumley Castle was my 18th great grandfather and Thomas Lumley my 16th gg so this is fascinating. Thank you

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@gabraelvarrelman8584]

My Grandmother was a Lumley, they did a lineage in the mid 80's Ralph De Lumley I believe

[@williamrobinson7435]

Excellent! The seat of The Lumleys is at Cheam in Sutton, London's southernmost Borough, and there's a Saxon chapel there, where they are buried. I've never been in, but I bet that's quite spooky too! The moustache suits you Sir, gives you an air.. Nice one Riever! ⭐👍

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks fella, glad you enjoyed!

[@benjamingolden7803]

@@TheJollyReiver I went to ask you a question

[@TheJollyReiver]

@benjamingolden7803 yeah?

[@benjamingolden7803]

@@TheJollyReiver if it is OK if I could have your contact number? Because I know that he has studied it in history, that the goldens and the wallers from England and my grand, mothers, father side and her ancestors are Vikings from Denmark, Sweden and Norway, because I need to figure out if I do have old England blood Because I also have Viking blood and my dad says that the Goldens are Russian because my grandmothers family is from Russia and my grandfather side is Jewish and my mother side is German and Scandinavian which is Swenson

[@DevonExplorer]

Really enjoyed this. What fantastic architecture and atmosphere; the Yule decorations are really lovely and how could anyone not love a hotel with old books in the rooms. I was wondering if Lily was the common or nickname for his wife's name Eleanor. My grandma's name was Eleanor and she was also called Ellen, Nell & Nellie. Brilliantly told, as always. :)

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks for your kind comment!

[@JordanWhite-p8c]

Good video jolly revier thank s as always ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@billbarton9046]

A very well put together and informative video.Look forward to many more.👍

[@TheJollyReiver]

Many thanks!

[@kitchenskillet]

Great video. The castle looked very cosy and welcoming, but I can well imagine it feels a lot different in the middle of the night when you are woken by something spooky.

[@durhamfox5271]

Hi 👋🏼

[@TheJollyReiver]

Yes quite the contrast!

[@raydriver7300]

You are a good story teller and, talking about the area where I was brought up, I feel closer to home 🌞

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@sorrysirmygunisoneba]

Going to keep this for when I can watch it properly. Wasn’t long ago I did an escape room there! Lovely spot.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Hope you enjoy!

[@whiggles9203]

Love this one

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you!

[@GhostWatchersUK]

Really well presented and put together and excellent information! We are the resident paranormal team at Lumley Castle and regularly hold events during Halloween. Great video, well done.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you!

[@susannetroost5634]

May I say that you look stunning.....I always like watching the content that you share ...also the Duke of Avalon is still one of my favorites...

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you for your kind comment Susanne :-)

[@Fireflier71]

What a fabulous channel. Thank you for all the hard work you put into it!! X

[@mrs.g.9816]

Loved that the castle had Christmas trees and decorations. It's a lovely place, inside and out. But I think I'd be too much of a scaredy cat to book a room there! I can't blame the cricket teams. All the same, I always love a good old fashioned ghost story, particularly on Halloween and in the Christmas season.

[@EnqlishRoses69]

I have a great fascination with Castles. I just love the history and feel behind them and how they are furnished. Tapestries etc. Soo nice.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Yes they’re great. Always love staying in them!

[@PinnedonPlaces]

Absolutely love your videos, Lumley Castle seems such a special place, really gorgeous architecture and gorgeous grounds. Loving the story of the Lumley family, so interesting! Thank you for this exceptional video

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@stuartgreen4512]

Incredible video. Have enjoyed this immensely. Will be in that area (Chester le Street) tomorrow- will keep an extra eye open!

[@TheJollyReiver]

Great to hear, thanks for your comment mate!

[@Retro-Future-Land]

Love the vibes and music you used for when the becomes nightfall mate. Very cool and atmospheric. The new moustache looks stylish too. 9:18. The headless horseman could well be Ralph on his way to take care of business with the two priests maybe?

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks mate! And yes, could well be!

[@connorricketts1323]

Amazing video as all ways and story looking forward to more

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks man

[@raybeer5213]

*always. 🤣

[@brandyjean7015]

I'm clearly on Team Lily, as I too choose to follow a different path. And I do hope Sir Ralph learned of the truth & dispatched those lying, murderous priests to somewhere verra warm. Holy men? I don't think so.

[@callumrobbins1460]

I'm with lily also. As an atheist turned pagan I see the atrocities that the church has committed under the act of 'god' simply get brushed under the carpet. Why were they not tried for murder?

[@weAreNotAloneHere]

That place is weird, we went into the hall and heard horses and carts outside , yet no one was out there in the court yard. They said it was tourists, I guess they try calm you down from the madness there. It was crazy how loud it was

[@dave_stewart954]

Excellent, nothing makes it feel more like Christmas for me than listening to some ghost stories. On another note, the channel 'Forged in Ulster' has released a couple of Ulster Scots themed ghost stories recently. Maybe of interest to you with your Reiver heritage. Keep up the good work.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you! And yeh that’s a good channel!

[@robk7815]

That book by Rob Kirkup sounds a great read 👻 Fantastic video, very atmospheric :) and what a building Yours sincerely Rob Kirkup Lol :)

[@TheJollyReiver]

Ah nice one mate! Didn't know you followed me. I'm a big fan of your books!

[@robk7815]

@TheJollyReiver ah you're too kind. I've a podcast now too which has a lot of episodes about places in the north east. Its called "How Haunted?"

[@TheJollyReiver]

I’ll certainly give that a look!

[@CountBarlow92]

A Very informative video. I’ve stayed in Lumley Castle twice for my cousins wedding and my 40th birthday. I didn’t experience anything paranormal. But I was talking to one of the cleaners, who had experienced paranormal activity, and was scared of one particular room. She said she liked to have the tv on while cleaning, to ease her nerves. She seemed genuine when reliving her experiences to me.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@paulrobson5247]

Many thanks for the mention in your credits for my drone footage. Brilliant and well put together video. Very interesting and I’m now a subscriber to your channel. Well done. 👏👏🎥

[@emmadenton9697]

Thanks very much JR. A really spooky episode. I love tales about the old castles as they're normally very haunted. Brilliant bedtime listening 👍

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@richardong5267]

Fantastic walkthrough of Lumley Castle. Your videos are very well-done! Amazing narration, editing and very atmospheric. It is now one of my key reference videos for future visits to Europe.

[@owenshale8719]

That'. Looks like a beautiful place to visit and get a room at I love the stone work and have a happy Christmas 🎄🎁

[@owenshale8719]

I am glad that both of you who gave me a thumbs up 👍😎 thank you

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks mate, you too!

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

Another superbly presented video. i do admire your choice of soundtrack. So many videos on this type of subject use very discordant music. I wonder if Joanna has visited ?

[@BadMotivator66]

Ming the Merciless is looking well :p great video, JR! always a good day when you upload

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed fella

[@Jen999]

The castles are magnificent.. the scenery ethereal.. the stories intriguing and informative.. And you, sir, are as handsome as your voice is beautiful.. Thank you for your courage in staying overnight in a surely haunted castle to bring us this video., which in my opinion is your best yet.. kept us on the edge of our chairs it did! You are much appreciated for all the reasons above🌹☘️ Jen999💜💙

[@TheJollyReiver]

Very kind of you, thank you!

[@Jen999]

@@TheJollyReiver You are so welcome.. like to let you know you are appreciated too :)

[@Smog104]

I’ve stayed at Lumley Castle on numerous occasions there’s is lots of creaking on the stairs etc during the night but I’m skeptical of ghosts . It’s a lovely hotel the food is excellent, a great British breakfast with the finest ingredients I also got married there 13 years ago. Great place to spend time at , my favourite hotel

[@stuartjohnston926]

I stayed at Lumley Castle, and actually stayed in the King James Suite. I didn’t get a wink of sleep. Very eerily. Oddly I now live in Cheam in Sutton where some members of the Lumley family are buried.

[@mattbarbarich3295]

Put in ear plugs , have a few Scothes before( or 3 glasses of wine) and pref cuddle up with somebody u know well and I bet ull sleep like a three yr old!😂 . Ghosts are just attention seekers and lost souls , just ignore them.

[@dinleyg]

Great video for a frigid, damp, Sunday afternoon as I potter about moving into my new home. Thanks for the History lesson (*_*)

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@TonyL2567]

Love your content, especially the ghost stories of North of England and the borders

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks man

[@theramblingseanchai]

Wow another brilliant video! What a fascinating piece of history, and so nice that the castle embraces its old legends and folklore from times gone by. I do feel really sorry for all those cricketers though! Happy Holidays to you and yours, keep up the great work :D

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks man, all the best for the new year!

[@theramblingseanchai]

@@TheJollyReiver You too! I'm looking forward to seeing what stories you have coming next year. I've just made a video about a Banshee on Rathlin and am really excited to see what footage you captured over there too :)

[@TheJollyReiver]

@theramblingseanchai Excellemt mate, I’m gonna email you shortly with a little proposal.

[@barbaraguzmics8293]

One of my favourite places in the world ,Iv stayed here many times ..however ,never seen any sign of ghosts ,and believe you me ,I’d have loved to ,not scared by them at all …

[@CountBeetle]

Great video. I love the music. Can you recommend any music or place to find it like this?

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks fella. Aside from one or two pieces of music I have my own composer that creates them for me.

[@beatrixdobson4795]

I have my and my fiancé's second viewing for our wedding at Lumley Castle this coming Friday. Actually scared to visit again after this video.

[@pavangodakiya7751]

The narration was perfect

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@tonkysue207]

We went for a drink there years ago .friends birthday..40 yr ago!..she went to powder room..and she would not stay.she vowed something had blown on her neck .lovely place.handsome presenter made this even better .💙uk

[@TeamCGS2005]

I lived quite close to here and I remember hearing stories of this place such as when the Australian cricket team stayed there and one of the players saw a ghost and was so scared he refused to stay there. I'd love if you cover Chillingham Castle which again is not too far from here (just north in Northumberland). Thanks for the excellent videos.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoy mate! I’ll not be covering Chillingham this year but I plan to cover something very close by..

[@ignachioelsmith9053]

What a stunning looking place. You're very lucky to have stayed in such a wonderful area and castle. Love these buildings. The 'tach is very fetching, too. Great video, keeo up the historical and spooky tales!👍

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed!

[@AS-vr5lc]

I remember this hotel was in news a decade ago when some cricket team toured England.

[@Thelwyd]

Cool video and nice moustache

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@nadiabrook7871]

EXCELLENT video!! I, for one, wouldn't mind staying at Lumley Castle at all!! Maybe one day!!👏👍💚❤👻

[@TheJollyReiver]

Go for it!

[@DurhamXo]

All the time I lived near and the time I spent there I never ever thought it would be haunted the most bazzar thing I seen was the helicopter landing upsetting all the golfers 😂 Really good video mate Always learning I have some brilliant finds from the river just behind it including the oldest glass I have found to date

[@ladoboyo5452]

Fantastic video Reiver. Always intended to find out more about this place as I live so close by. Was the stache for movember or is it a permanent fixture? Either way it becomes you.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed lad! Well I think I’ll keep it for a while, thanks for the compliment!

[@mandynam7581]

A very cozy-looking bar and zero visitor! I'd like to visit even if there will be apparitions!

[@Lee-5573]

Brilliant 👏

[@noreenclark2568]

I never heard of this castle before so it was good to get the history of it thanks

[@TheJollyReiver]

My pleasure!

[@jasmijnvenner2403]

I can see this castle from my house.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Not a bad view!

[@ignachioelsmith9053]

You're very lucky. The views and area look stunning!

[@bobbyvalentine9358]

Great rundown. Sadly you didn’t mention Poppet the castles cat who haunts the castle ground in search of cuddles.

[@TheJollyReiver]

We loved Poppet! Sadly when I was filming I couldn’t find her, she only appeared when I didn’t have the camera!

[@nigelcass8972]

Top place - cosy and creepy - stopped in out buildings . Castle next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@karentindale7095]

Just did a ghost hunt evening here and we had a section of the evening done as guided tour by the gentleman who does the Elizibethan banquets. He told a tale about trees being cut down during expansion of the castle and 21 men being found hung off a tree as a warning to stop cutting them down. It was then 21 years before the Lumley castle regained the castle. Can anyone fill me in better on the details as I got distracted by the castle. 😢

[@jamesoldfield6477]

What a brilliant video! I confess despite being lucky enough that Lumley castle is visible from my home in Chester-Le-Street I never actually knew the details of the ghosts there, although everyone here in Chester knows that it is haunted. Also perhaps a video about the Lambton Worm if you are ever along this way again?

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@CallOfTheDarkVideo]

Fantastic video. The bar has a great vibe. Worse places to spend the afterlife.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@garethconnor9113]

Great video 👍

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks mate!

[@Charlie18-hg3mf]

fantastic and entertaining video as usual mate any chance your thinking of doing a video on crook hall my ancestors used to live there ive been many times and can't lie how creepy it is at night

[@TheJollyReiver]

I do plan on doing that soon! I’ve got the ghost stories noted down from there.

[@frogtastic1000]

Would like to visit one day.

[@stevemakeithappenvideos]

looked haunted to me. - new subscriber

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@DrFranklynAnderson]

Christmastime in a haunted English castle turned hotel? 🤩 Sign me up!

[@TheJollyReiver]

It was good fun!

[@TheMetyx]

Hi, can you give the name of a soundtrack, that sounds at the beginning of your video Duke of Avalon?

[@TheJollyReiver]

It’s nameless fella. I have it privately commissioned.

[@djmossssomjd8496]

Isn't it amazing. All those descriptions of ghosts and yet not one was captured in this video. Like many places the stories are just stories :-) Good video though.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@murtazaarif6507]

Nice moustache and what a nice peaceful place. I wonder if this hotel is a heritage protected grade 1 or grade 2 building. The interior architecture seems to have been preserved for its original features. Also I think you meant to say east Indian cricket team rather than west Indian because their names sound east Indian.

[@dominicthomas1455]

the guy in the corner of the bar is aragorn, or strider :)

[@margarethughes3763]

What is that music called that you use..?

[@TheJollyReiver]

I have my own composer that makes it :-)

[@desiree6256]

Oh you have a moustache now sweet 😊✌️♥️🌟

[@TheJollyReiver]

Indeed aha

[@carolescutt2257]

Hey JR aka D of A distinguished reminiscent of Capt E Black Adder but but smooth is best 😊

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you aha

[@angiemeerdink1151]

That is my ancestors

[@gilly5094]

Stayed there once. Terrible hotel - dated, shabby, dirty tissues in the gap under the window. Kitschy furnishings. Someone should take this place over and make it into the classy hotel it deserves to be.

[@withnail70]

Objectivity is so refreshing. Some commenters seem to think that KZbin is an *ss-kissing exercise.

[@alanpatton82]

been there and seen or felt nothing wish i did though

[@julesmorris9829]

😊

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

If ghosts do exist and " haunt " the rooms , how horrible to be trapped between life and death , neither alive or dead. How awful.

[@JJ-hu4cm]

Handsome n rare

[@TheJollyReiver]

Nooo

[@aariley2]

I was wondering when you'd get into facial hair. Seems like you. You'd rock mutton chop side burns, sir!

[@TheJollyReiver]

Ahaha I doubt that but thank you for the confidence 😂

[@JordanWhite-p8c]

Lilly the ghost in your video jolly revier

[@ArcadiaOccult]

"Old Pagan beliefs" now that would be referring to the indigenous religion of Western Europe #Witchcraft which is the oldest religion in the world.

[@Paulftate]

you sure his name wasn't Casper ...

[@margarethughes3763]

Why would they throw bodies down wells where they get water from.

[@laurahossack9953]

I would like to stay in that hotel but what if lily’s comes into my room and attack me

[@withnail70]

Don't the owners of these castles pay you for advertising them ? 😮 They should !

[@TheJollyReiver]

Annoyingly most I’ve asked have requested I don’t film!

[@withnail70]

😥 Unbelievable. Haven't they seen your work ? You get straight through to their core market. American tourists love castles with ghost stories and I love anything which brings vistors of any sort to our neck of the woods. I also love the human history side of the places I know. Can't get enough of the Reivers and Peel Towers.

[@alancarr6554]

HI , Please take note of my name, Yes Carr, ie Kerr

[@Lightfur]

Ah yes, very similar. If you say it with a mouthful of Greggs pasties.

[@neilforbes416]

6:00 My sympathies go *immediately* with Lady Lily! She was, in her time, what this world needs far more of today, *ATHEISTS!*

[@matthewsimpson979]

Great story! Very informative, keep up the good work

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

Great video 😊

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you!