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We are continuing to monitor ground conditions as

We are continuing to monitor ground conditions as well as Government guidance regarding the easing of coronavirus and lockdown restrictions, as to when we will be in a position to safely and practically re-open the permissive footpaths at Lambton Park. Thank you for your ongoing patience and we look forward to welcoming you back to Lambton Park as soon as possible. #lambtonparkuk #historicseatoftheearlsofdurham

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the conditi

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the condition of the permissive access routes due to the wet autumn and winter and having notified Durham County Council, we are unable to open the permissive access routes from the 1st February as planned.
Permission to construct a car park to accommodate visitors to Lambton Park and users of the permissive access routes has just been granted by Durham County Council and it is planned that this will be opened later this year.
Covid permitting, once the car park is built and the condition of the paths improve, further details on the timing for the opening of both the car park and permissive access routes will be announced.
Thank you for your patience and understanding, we look forward to welcoming you to Lambton Park later this year. #lambtonparkuk #historicseatoftheearlsofdurham

We are delighted to have been sent this collection

We are delighted to have been sent this collection of glass plate and film negatives, which we believe date back to the 1930’s. The negatives include images of the interior and exterior of the Castle, showing intricate details of some of the internal features at the time and also documenting the demolition of parts of the building during this period. We will be getting the collection digitised and look forward to sharing the results with you in the future. #lambtonparkuk

As we come to the end of our first summer opening

As we come to the end of our first summer opening season here at Lambton Park, we very much hope you have enjoyed exploring the new permissive footpaths around the Estate and would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who have visited.
The footpaths will be closed to visitors for the winter season from the last Sunday in September. Although the seasonal routes will be closed; behind the scenes we will be undertaking essential maintenance both to the footpath routes and the wider Estate in general.
We are pleased the routes have been so popular and allowed so many to explore this previously hidden gem and look forward to welcoming you back in 2021. #lambtonpark #historicseatoftheearlsofdurham

A number of restoration projects are taking place

A number of restoration projects are taking place behind the scenes at Lambton Park, funded by the redevelopment works taking place on part of the Estate.
One of the most intriguing projects will be the restoration of these stunning gates, which historically guarded the formal entrance to Lambton Castle. The gates, in an Eastern European style, are believed to be unique in the UK. We believe the gates were erected in the latter half of the 19th Century, but have been unable to establish who designed them, where they were made, or indeed which member of the Lambton family commissioned them. The gates will take 6 to 8 months to restore to their former glory. We are hopeful we may even find a maker’s mark as part of the process, which will help us to establish more of their history. #lambtonparkuk #historicpreservation #preservinghistory #historicseatoftheearlsofdurham #thisisdurham

The first Countess of Durham, Lady Louisa Elizabet

The first Countess of Durham, Lady Louisa Elizabeth Grey, who married John George Lambton in 1816. They went on to have 5 children together - The Hon. Charles William, Lady Mary Louisa, Lady Emily Augusta, The Hon. George Frederick D’Arcy and Lady Alice Anne Caroline. #lambtonparkuk #livingheritage #historicseatoftheearlsofdurham #thisisdurham

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Due to Covid-19 and adverse ground conditions, the permitted public access routes will remain closed until further notice.

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