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Afternoon Tea in Durham

Dine in style with fantastic Afternoon Tea experiences in Durham.

From luxurious afternoon tea in grand surroundings with a glass of bubbly in hand, to pampering spa afternoon teas, and quirky takes on this much-loved daytime treat, across the county you’re certain to find the perfect afternoon tea experience.

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  1. Clarendon's menu

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 353 reviews353 reviews

    Clarendon's

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Clarendon's is a traditional Tearoom with a contemporary twist. Local produce is always on the menu and all cuisine is freshly prepared, home-made and delicious!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
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  2. Exterior image of the cafe

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    Curlew Cafe

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    Café

    Bishop Auckland

    Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, special of the day or our delicious home-made cakes & bakes whilst enjoying the beautiful countryside views from our enclosed wooden decking area. Relax and catch-up with friends or family over an Afternoon Tea…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times
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  3. Collage Restaurant dining area

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 65 reviews65 reviews

    Collage Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    Durham City

    The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the classic British Brasserie in our Collage Restaurant. Guests will be tempted with an innovative menu, all complemented by breath taking views of the River…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 22:00
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  4. Afternoon tea at Coghlans at Barningham
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    Coghlans at Barningham

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barningham

    Offering: A Delivery Service
    Discover the "Hidden Gem of the Dale" and take a step back in time at Coghlans Tearoom. A classical tea room serving delicious handmade cakes, light lunches, toasted sandwiches, and full afternoon tea, using Coghlans…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Coghlans at Barningham
  5. Outdoor dining at Woodlands Venue Bar & Kitchen

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 76 reviews76 reviews

    Woodlands Bistro & Venue

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    Edmondsley

    Breakfast, lunch or dinner our menus are packed full of delicious dishes created by our expert chefs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022
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  6. The Witham Cafe Bar tables

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    The Witham Cafe Bar

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Offering: A Collection Service
    The Witham Café Bar is at the heart of the award-winning modern atrium that bridges the two older buildings. Licensed day and evening, we serve locally sourced, seasonal lunches and suppers, full afternoon tea, home…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  7. Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Darlington

    HAVELOCK'S

    Havelocks at Blackwell Grange offers an extensive menu together with an excellent and imaginative wine list.  Our Head Chef, Mark Raw, and his team work with the best farmers, butchers and fishermen sourcing local produce where…

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  8. Thomas Wright House Sundays Dinner

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 460 reviews460 reviews

    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    Bishop Auckland

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Thomas Wright House Restaurant
  9. couple eating food inside Café Bowes

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1806 reviews1806 reviews

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Café

    Barnard Castle

    With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.

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    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  10. Seats at Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Gainford


    The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with dishes that reflect modern British cooking.

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    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023Open 12:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Headlam Hall Restaurant
  11. Black Horse Beamish Lavender

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1467 reviews1467 reviews

    Black Horse Beamish

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    Pub/Inn

    Beamish

    **Our restaurant is now open for alfresco dining from Monday - Thursday 12pm - 6pm and Friday - Saturday 12pm - 9pm. Still Offering: A Collection Service**

    Perched high looking across the Beamish conservation valley lies Red Row Estate. A glorious…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Black Horse Beamish
  12. Welby's Cafe

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 161 reviews161 reviews

    Welby's at Ushaw

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham

    Welby’s is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 11am - 4pm

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  13. Beamish Tearoom

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 8371 reviews8371 reviews

    Beamish Tearooms

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Beamish

    Pies, stews and jacket potatoes, made with locally sourced ingredients and produce are among the delicious dishes on offer in the tearooms. Also available are hot and cold beverages and snacks.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Beamish Tearooms
  14. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 340 reviews340 reviews

    Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    Café

    Near Witton Gilbert, Durham

    A coffee shop on a real working farm. Light and spacious, warm by the fire in the winter, delicious hot and cold food.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Broom House Farm Coffee Shop
  15. Afternoon tea at Lumley Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3067 reviews3067 reviews

    Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Chester-le-Street

    Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.

    On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
    More info for Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
  16. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 27 reviews27 reviews

    The Undercroft

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    Restaurant

    Durham City

    Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The Undercroft. Set in a beautiful medieval space, don't miss their delicious homemade cakes and scones.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
    More info for The Undercroft
  17. oswalds restaurant hallgarth

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Darlington

    Oswald’s restaurant is based in the main hotel. The dinner menu has been carefully crafted by our Head Chef to offer a more formal dining experience with dishes being made from locally sourced suppliers.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel
  18. The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

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    The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

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    Type:

    Café

    Durham City

    Dine in or takeaway, we're serving hot and cold drinks, light bites and cakes. There's no need to pay admission to the gardens if you're only visiting the café, so you can drop in to enjoy a tasty treat anytime.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023
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  19. The Dining Room Seaham Hall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 188 reviews188 reviews

    The Dining Room

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    Seaham

    With the rugged North Sea facing us and glorious countryside all about us, we’ve the finest ingredients right on our doorstep. It’s why our seasonal menu is drawn from the region we love. Varied, tasty and a little quirky, just like the people.…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2023

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2016AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Dining Room
  20. The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 79 reviews79 reviews

    Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

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    Restaurant

    Barnard Castle

    Traditionally a venue for fine dining, Gilroy's restaurant features the very best in local and continental produce and is open 7 days a week.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Oct 2022to31 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2013AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa
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