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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. 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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 08:30 - 17:00
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  2. 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
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  3. The Dining Room at Seaham Hall with lit tree decoration on the tables

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 194 reviews194 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 2025to31 Dec 2025

    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
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  4. 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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  5. The Morritt Hotel near Barnard Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Gilroy's Restaurant at The Morritt Hotel & Garage Spa

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    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 2023to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • AA AA 2 Rosettes 2013AA 2 Rosettes
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  6. Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 3449 reviews3449 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. Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant - seating around a stylish bar with soft lighting above.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 4770 reviews4770 reviews

    Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant

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    Durham City

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

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 22:00
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  8. 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
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  9. 1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 353 reviews353 reviews

    1744 Restaurant at Redworth Hall Hotel

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    Newton Aycliffe

    Our 1744 Restaurant here at Redworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the hotel, serving exquisite dishes in lovely surroundings.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024Green Tourism - Silver
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  10. An example of the afternoon tea Café Bowes makes featuring macaroons, scones and swan style biscuit.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1871 reviews1871 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
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  11. Waiter serving food at Lord Crewe Arms

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 486 reviews486 reviews

    Lord Crewe Arms

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    Blanchland

    Once upon a time a 12th Century Abbot's Priory, The Lord Crewe Arms of today is humble, honest and never overstated. This is the kind of food that will make you think ‘I really must do this more often’.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 20:30

    Awards

    • AA AA 1 Rosette 2024AA 1 Rosette
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2024Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  12. Coffee and cake at Ushaw Café

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 221 reviews221 reviews

    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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  13. 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
  14. Dark wooden dining table with four chairs with a single candlestick in the centre. The room has a tartan carpet with green walls.

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    Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Gainford

    Welcome to our award winning restaurant - serving the best local produce from the North East of England

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 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
  15. oswalds restaurant hallgarth

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel

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    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 2024to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Oswald's at Hall Garth Hotel
  16. Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Havelock's at Blackwell Grange Hotel

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    Restaurant

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. 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 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. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

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    Undercroft Café

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
    More info for Undercroft Café
  19. Thomas Wright House Sundays Dinner

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 511 reviews511 reviews

    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    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 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 Thomas Wright House Restaurant
  20. Afternoon Tea: A selection of delicious sandwiches and treats at South Causey Inn.

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    South Causey Inn - Bar, Restaurant & Dining Pods

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    Restaurant

    Stanley

    Nestled within the stunning Beamish Valley and very close to Durham and Newcastle City Centre, our country setting can cater for all your dining needs.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
    More info for South Causey Inn - Bar, Restaurant & Dining Pods
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