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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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Knitsley Farm Granary Café food platter

Knitsley Farm Granary Cafe

Offering: A collection service. Our café/restaurant is fast gaining a reputation for high quality,…

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Coffee and cake at Ushaw Café

Ushaw Café

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

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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 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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Botanic Garden Café

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

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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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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 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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  • 4The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens
  • 5Botanic Garden Café
  • 6The Falls Café at Bowlees Visitor Centre
  • 7The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
  • 8Gala Lounge
  • 9The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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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
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  2. Knitsley Farm Granary Café food platter

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 635 reviews635 reviews

    Knitsley Farm Granary Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Lanchester

    Offering: A collection service.
    Our café/restaurant is fast gaining a reputation for high quality, freshly prepared food, served with a smile in a homely setting.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Knitsley Farm Granary Cafe
  3. Selection of seasonal cakes at The Cafe Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    The Cafe at Wynyard Hall Gardens

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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
  4. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    Wharton Park Cafe

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    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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  5. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre Vintage Tea Room

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre Vintage Tea Room

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    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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  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Exterior view of Dunes Cafe

    Add The Dunes Café to your Itinerary

    The Dunes Café

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    Café

    Blackhall Colliery

    Dunes is a brand new building overlooking Crimdon Beach.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Clarendon's menu

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 383 reviews383 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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various 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 Clarendon's
  10. An example of the afternoon tea Café Bowes makes featuring macaroons, scones and swan style biscuit.

    Add Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1873 reviews1873 reviews

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Café

    Barnard Castle

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
  11. 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
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  12. Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3453 reviews3453 reviews

    Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
  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. Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop at Durham Marriott

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    Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    At Paddy and Scott’s, we serve award-winning, artisan coffee in bright, bold, eclectic surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Paddy and Scott's Coffee Shop
  15. Cakes on display at the Bishop's Kitchen

    Add Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Bishop Auckland

    The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Palace, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2025to30 Oct 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
  16. A barn roof The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens

    Add The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens to your Itinerary

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
  17. Afternoon tea at Coghlans at Barningham
Bakery

    Add Coghlans at Barningham to your Itinerary

    Coghlans at Barningham

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various 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
  18. front outside

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    Serendipity Cafe

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    Type:

    Café

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Serendipity Cafe
  19. Outdoor dining at Woodlands Venue Bar & Kitchen

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews

    Woodlands Bistro & Venue

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    Restaurant

    Edmondsley

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022
    More info for Woodlands Bistro & Venue
  20. Image of the seating area at The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo.

    Add The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham to your Itinerary

    The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham

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    Type:

    Café

    9 Old Elvet , Durham

    In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The Neighbourhood prides itself on being a local hang out spot for all. We like to keep things local and looked to our neighbourhood to find our coffee provider,…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Recommended on Restaurant GuruRecommended on Restaurant Guru
    More info for The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
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