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Tearooms & Coffee Shops

From afternoon tea to a tasty lunch-time snack, you'll find a variety of cosy cafés and quaint tearooms in Durham just waiting to tempt your tastebuds.

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Curlew Cafe

Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast, special of the day or our delicious home-made cakes & bakes…

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The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

Join us for a delicious lunch at The Vinery, where we proudly present handcrafted dishes and treats…

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Selection of seasonal cakes at The Cafe Wynyard Hall Gardens

The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens

Open daily and serving a delicious menu, the café is the perfect place to catch up with friends,…

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Ushaw Café

Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm

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Gala Lounge

Gala Lounge offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh…

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The Falls Café at Bowlees Visitor Centre

The café offers both hot and cold drinks as well as a variety of hot and cold food. Vegetarian and…

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The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared…

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Botanic Garden Café

Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly…

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  1. 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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Curlew Cafe
  2. Hamsterley Forest cafe

    Add The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk to your Itinerary

    The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

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    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Hamsterley Forest

    The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared sandwiches, soup, jackets and pasties and ice cream kiosk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  3. Exterior view of Dunes Cafe

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    The Dunes Café

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    Blackhall Colliery

    Dunes is a brand new building overlooking Crimdon Beach.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. front outside

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    Serendipity Cafe

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    Lanchester

    Join us at Serendipity Cafe for specialist coffees (including decaf and vegan options), teas, sweet and savory snacks.

    We serve freshly prepared breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes and regular specials.

    We are located on a main…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  5. Coffee and cake at Ushaw Café

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    Ushaw Café

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham

    Ushaw is the perfect place to take a break and treat yourself, open daily 10am - 3:30pm

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 15:30
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  6. Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3453 reviews3453 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1306 reviews1306 reviews

    The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Darlington

    Join us for a delicious lunch at The Vinery, where we proudly present handcrafted dishes and treats inspired or sourced from the beautiful Raby Estate.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  8. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

    Add Undercroft Café to your Itinerary

    Undercroft Café

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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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
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  9. People ordering food at Botanic Garden Café

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 438 reviews438 reviews

    Botanic Garden Café

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    Durham City

    Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly prepared sandwiches using Northumberland Cheddar or a local Durham ham, jacket potatoes, soup, toasties or scones and cake - something for everyone.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. A barn roof The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

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    The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

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    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Tapas at El Castillo Bishop Auckland

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    El Castillo

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    Restaurant

    Bishop Auckland

    Classic Spanish flavours infused with Northern spirit in the heart of the historic town of Bishop Auckland.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024 2024Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2024
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for El Castillo
  12. Killhope Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 23 reviews23 reviews

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Cowshill

    The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and lots more. Ingredients are organic or locally sourced where possible.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
  13. Broom House Farm Coffee Shop

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 380 reviews380 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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various 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
  14. A selection of sandwiches and baguettes at Vennels Cafe in Durham City

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 842 reviews842 reviews

    Vennels Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Taking our name from the ancient alleyways leading to our spectacular 16th century building, Vennels is a truly unique venue.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 08:30 - 17:00
    More info for Vennels Cafe
  15. Woman serving guests at Intervals Cafe

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    Gala Lounge

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    Café

    Durham City

    Gala Lounge offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta as well as tasty snacks, cakes and pastries.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Gala Lounge
  16. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    Wharton Park Cafe

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    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Wharton Park Cafe, housed within the heritage centre of the park attraction in Durham City. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Selection of seasonal cakes at The Cafe Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens

    Type

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Wynyard

    Open daily and serving a delicious menu, the café is the perfect place to catch up with friends, have a natter with family, or perhaps enjoy a casual business lunch.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens
  18. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Stanhope

    A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of homemade hot and cold meals, speciality teas and coffees, irresistible home baking and traditional Sunday lunches, served in a relaxing environment.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
  19. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre Vintage Tea Room

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre Vintage Tea Room

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Horden

    You can also visit the Vintage Tea Room for a Cream tea and enjoy a stroll in local welfare park where we are located.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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  20. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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