Best Afternoon Tea in Northumberland

Considering an Afternoon Tea in Northumberland but unsure which establishments offer afternoon tea and which are the best places to go.

We have compiled a list of the best afternoon tea Northumberland can provide, so if you are looking for the perfect afternoon tea with friends, a romantic valentines afternoon tea, a mothers day afternoon tea treat for your mum, a fathers day treat for your dad or just a special treat for yourself, check out:

Best Afternoon Tea Northumberland

Slaley Hall

Coal Rd, Hexham NE47 0BX

There’s nothing better than a traditional afternoon tea. Choose from classic, Moet or G&T.

The traditional afternoon tea includes assorted sweet treats and fancies, fruit and vanilla scones with clotted cream and red berry preserve and a selection of traditional savoury finger sandwiches.

Served daily from 1.00pm – 4.00pm

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The Running Fox

2-4 Riverside, Felton, Morpeth NE65 9EA

The Running Fox Afternoon Tea is a mouth-watering feast that you can now enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

Choose a sandwich, a generous slice of handmade pie or quiche, fresh cheese or fruit scone, and a wedge of one of their cakes.

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Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 2EY

The ritual of tea is served in fine bone china and three tiered stands overflowing with cakes, finger sandwiches and the signature freshly baked, still warm scones.

Staff glide through the rooms, music plays quietly in the background, whilst a mix of guests – from ladies in smart dresses, to overseas tourists.

With 48 hours notice they can cater for a vegetarian, vegan or gluten free menu.

Guests are welcome to keep their table for up to 2 hours.

Served Wednesday to Sunday from 1.00pm – 4.00pm

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Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall Hotel, Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 0RH

The Orangery’s light and bright atmosphere can be enjoyed by all who step through its doors.

Offering you a warm welcome, this beautiful destination invites you to relax and catch up with friends over a selection of savoury delights and delicious sweet treats.

Accompanied by your choice of Newby Tea, Café Du Monde Coffee and Laurent-Perrier Champagne, Afternoon Tea in The Orangery provides a truly luxurious escape.

Served from 12 noon – 4.00pm

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Eshott Hall

Eshott, Morpeth NE65 9EN

Afternoon Tea at Eshott is always a treat. There are a selection of finger sandwiches served on white /brown bread, homemade cheese and fruit scones served with butter, clotted cream and jam and a selection of homemade cakes and fancies and macarons served with tea or freshly brewed coffee.

Served Monday to Saturday from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm

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The Alnwick Garden

Denwick Lane, Alnwick NE66 1YU

Enjoy Afternoon Tea in The Pavilion, overlooking The Grand Cascade at Alnwick Garden.

There are a selection of sandwiches and savouries including Gardener’s cottage allotment tart and Alnwick garden sausage roll.

Sweet treats include lemon meringue pie, berry tartlet and a mini Victoria sandwich.

Scones include Northumberland nettle cheese scone with butter or a fruit scone with Rodda’s clotted cream and Tiptree jam.

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The White Swan

Bondgate Within, Alnwick NE66 1TD

The White Swan hotel brings you Alnwick Afternoon Teas with the freshest, homemade scones, sandwiches and cakes – all served with a piping hot pot of your favourite blend.

Served from 2.00pm – 5.00pm in the Olympic restaurant. Alternatively enjoy the courtyard garden in the heart of Alnwick.

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Doxford Hall Hotel

Chathill NE67 5DN

Make time to indulge yourself with a traditional afternoon tea at Doxford Hall. Served in the Georgian Room, the magnificent Library or the Morning Room in front of a roaring log fire.

There are sandwiches, freshly baked sweet and savoury scones and homemade cakes and fancies.

Or during the summer months enjoy an al fresco tea on the lawns. Choose from freshly brewed tea or coffee or splash out with a glass of bubbly.

Served daily from 2.00pm – 5.00pm, pre-booking essential.

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The Cookie Jar

12 Bailiffgate, Alnwick NE66 1LX

At the Cookie Jar, afternoon tea is served on a tiered stand served with a selection of sandwiches and savoury tarts.

Warm homemade plain scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam, lemon posset and a selection of cakes and sweet treats.

Served on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon -l 3.30 pm. Please visit the website for further details

Langley Castle Hotel

Langley, Hexham NE47 5LU

Enjoy afternoon tea in a medieval castle beneath the shimmering drawing room chandeliers.

The classic and most popular afternoon tea choice includes assorted finger sandwiches, scones, served with strawberry jam and clotted cream and a selection of cakes and sweet treats, plus your choice of tea or coffee.

Served from 12 noon – 2.00pm

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The Lord Crewe Arms

The Square, Blanchland, Consett DH8 9SP

Afternoon tea at the Lord Crewe Arms includes a selection of delicious sandwiches, free range pork sausage roll.

Freshly baked fruit scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam and a selection of sweet treats including lemon drizzle served with Ringtons Tea or Ouseburn Coffee

Served Monday to Saturday from 2.15pm – 5.00pm

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