DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE

AND THE

PEAK DISTRICT

TEA ROOM LIST

2004

 

(scroll down to find tea rooms at the following town/village).

 

 

Alstonefield

Ashbourne

Bakewell

Beeley

Carsington

Chesterfield

Crich

Edale

Elton

Eyam

Great Longstone

Grindleford

Heanor

Hope

Ilam

Lea & Holloway

Matlock Bath

New Mills

Rowsley

Swarkestone

Ticknall

Tideswell

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TEA ROOMS II

This guide not only introduces you to some of the best walks in Derbyshire and the Peak District, but also to the delights of  the traditional English tea room.

What could be better after you have completed your walk than a refreshing cup of tea, or coffee if that is your preference, and a freshly baked pastry.

At some tea rooms you may be asked to remove your walking  boots before entering, at others  'muddy boots welcome' signs are on display. If in doubt please ask before entering, or even better, if you came by car change back into your original gear before going to the tea room.  

Elton Tea Rooms

The pubs listed, are those included with the walks, linked to the features shown below, published on this website during 2004. For further information and to check the listing contact the tea shop direct.

 

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Enchanting villages, historic towns and glorious ever changing landscapes are featured in this independent guide to the Peak National Park and Derbyshire.

The guide is divided into two sections, the feature and the walk.

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2. THE WALK - carefully detailed walks take you to see some of the most beautiful scenery in Derbyshire and the Peak National Park.

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Alstonefield

Beresford Tea Rooms (Tel. 01298 84418) Open seven days a week from Easter, this busy little café provides a good selection of light meals and teas. It also houses the village Post Office. 

Go to the Alstonefield Feature.

Ashbourne

The Gingerbread Shop Tea Rooms (Tel. 01335 346753) It is said that in Napoleonic times, when French prisoners were held at Ashbourne, the recipe for gingerbread was given to an Ashbourne baker and has been used ever since. A unique example of a late 15th century timber built building which has been in continuous use as a bakery since 1805. Open Monday to Saturday 8.30-5pm.

Go to the Ashbourne Feature.

Bakewell

The Bakewell Pudding Shop Tea Rooms (Tel. 01629 812193) delightful restaurant and shop where you can sample a Bakewell Pudding made to the original recipe. Bakehouse tours can be arranged for parties. Open daily.

Go to the Bakewell Feature.

Beeley

Chatsworth Tea Rooms (Tel. 01246 582204) located in the former stables to Chatsworth House that have been converted into a very impressive restaurant, tea rooms and shop complex. There is a wide range of food and drink available and walkers are very welcome. Open daily from 10.15am when the house is open to the public.

Go to the Beeley Feature.

Carsington& Hopton

Carsington Water Tea Rooms (Tel. 01629 540363) there is a restaurant and tea rooms on the first floor of the visitor centre and an outdoor food facility in the Courtyard. Open daily all year.

Go to the Carsington & Hopton Feature.

Chesterfield

Wingerworth Garden Centre (Tel. 01246 204214) on Birkin Lane is a pleasant well-stocked little garden centre. Plans are in hand to open a teashop early in 2003.The Garden Centre is open daily throughout the year and is passed on the walk.

Go to the Chesterfield Feature.

Crich

Crich Tea Rooms and Gallery (Tel 01773 852751) situated close to the Tramway this pleasant little tearoom is at the rear of the shop. Serving home cooked food, homemade soup and cakes. Art Gallery and Gift Shop. Open from Thursday to Sunday and Bank holidays.

Go to the Crich Feature.

Edale

Edale Cottage Café (Tel. 01433 670293) situated close to the railway station this busy little café provides an appetizing menu of hot and cold meals. Open daily from the middle of February to 31 October, and then weekends only for the remainder of the year.

Go to the Edale Feature.

Elton

Elton Tea Rooms (Tel. 01629 650217) are a popular haunt for cyclists and ramblers. Full of character with old advertising signs adorning the walls, a grandfather clock in the corner and a National Cash Register to record sales. A wide range of healthy homemade meals and snacks are available. Open at weekends throughout the year this café is worth making a special visit. Please check for additional summer opening.

Go to the Elton Feature.

Eyam

Eyam Tea Rooms (Tel. 01433 630725) popular with visitors for many years and following a short period of closure has now re-opened. Deceptively spacious inside and with additional seating outside. Take away meals can be provided. Alcohol served on the premises. Accommodation available. Open every day in high season 9.30-5pm. At other times opening may vary.

Go to the Eyam Feature.

Great Longstone

Monsal Head Tea Rooms (Tel. 01629 640346) is a genuine friendly walker’s café with stone floors, large mugs of tea or coffee and a good selection of food. A section of the café sells crafts goods. Open seven days a week from the end of March to the end of October. Reduced winter opening.

Go to the Great Longstone Feature.

Grindleford

Grindleford Station  Café  an excellent walker’s café where groups can book early morning breakfasts at the weekend. There are various amusing notices dotted around so be warned do not use your mobile phone here – this is the place people come to get away from them! There are plenty of tables both inside and out. The café is the home of Grindleford National Spring Water. Open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Go to the Grindleford Feature.

Heanor

D. H. Lawrence Café (Tel 01773 531181) (tel 01773 531181)at Heanor Antiques Centre, where hot and cold light meals are served on the third floor. You can sit outside in the summer and enjoy a rooftop view of Eastwood D. H. Lawrence’s birthplace. Open daily.

Go to the Heanor Feature.

Hope

Woodbine Café (Tel 01433 621407) this delightful little café was once a pub named the Blacksmiths Arms and the building dates back to the 17th century. Hot and cold food mostly cooked on the premises is served. Open daily.

Go to the Hope Feature.

Ilam

 Ilam Hall Tea Rooms (Tel. 01335 350245) provide excellent views of the Italian Gardens and beyond whether sitting inside, or in the garden. A good selection of hot meals and snacks are available. Open at weekends and normally every day during the summer. Please ring for details .

Go to the Ilam Feature.

Lea & Holloway

The Coach House (Tel. 01629 534346) is a converted farm and buildings with an attractive courtyard. Containing a tea room, licensed restaurant, ice-cream parlour, craft and gift shop. Accommodation. Open all year Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays – tea rooms from 10.30-5pm.

Go to the Lea & Holloway Feature.

Matlock Bath

The Old Museum Restaurant  (Tel. 01629 57783) formerly Mawe’s Museum opened about 1810. Mawe was a widely travelled geologist who undertook collecting commissions for patrons, including the Spanish and Portuguese royalty. Open daily in summer. Reduced winter opening. Accommodation. Now Closed - See Feature.

Go to the Matlock Bath Feature.

New Mills

Gio Mia Café Bistro (Tel. 01663 746893) Italian, Mediterranean and English food, hot and cold snacks served every day apart from Sunday. Licensed.

Go to the New Mills Feature.

Rowsley

Caudwell Mill Tea Rooms (Tel. 01629 733185) have an excellent reputation for food and serve both hot and cold meals. If it seems a little like sitting in church there is a reason. The seating and serving counter have both been salvaged from Crich Carr Chapel when it closed. Normally open daily please ring for details.

Go to the Rowsley Feature.

Swarkestone

Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms (Tel. 01332 864224) situated in what used to be the washrooms and bath house of the hall. One of the old baking ovens still remains in these delightful old tea rooms that have built up an enviable reputation for light meals and teas. Open from 11-5pm, Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays from early March to the end of October. Weekends only in winter from 11-4pm.

Go to the Swarkestone Feature.

Ticknall

Calke Abbey Tea Rooms: (Tel. 0870 458 4000) pleasant National Trust Tea Rooms open from 10.30-5pm, when the house is open to the public. For winter opening details of restaurant and shop please call.

Go to the Ticknall Feature.

Tideswell

Vanilla Kitchen (Tel. 01298 871519) is a popular longstanding tea room, formerly known as ‘Hills’n’Dales.’ It is situated in what used to be a joiner’s shop. Accommodation is available. A good selection of meals available. Open Wednesday to Sunday 9-6pm.  

Go to the Tideswell Feature.

 

 

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