Afternoon tea in Staffordshire

From nostalgic nibbles in period tea rooms to the height of luxury in lush modern surroundings, there’s a great selection if you want to go for afternoon tea in Staffordshire. 

Experience a 1940s afternoon tea at the Churnet Valley Railway tearoom at Kingsley & Froghall Station or on the classic carriages of the steam trains as they wind through captivating countryside. 

Soak in beautiful backdrops with a cucumber sandwich at the Three Horseshoes Country Inn in the Staffordshire Moorlands, as you summon the energy to climb Hen Cloud or Gun Hill, or before wandering through the Laburnum Arch at the Dorothy Clive Garden. 

Indulge in delicious delights served on the iconic polka dot plates and teapots at the Emma Bridgewater Factory, and tuck into one of the most opulent afternoon teas in the country at the World of Wedgwood Tea Room, delightfully presented on the finest bone china. 

Savour a classic or seasonal menu in the elegant library or the historic hall at Hoar Cross Hall and be transported back to the 1700s at Weston Park, home of Capability Brown’s sweeping parkland and gardens. 

For afternoon tea with a view, try dining at The Orangery at The Moat House Acton Trussell, overlooking the tranquil Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. 

And The Tawny offers stunning vistas of the lake and gardens from The Plumicorn Restaurant, while you can also take afternoon tea in the spectacular gardens, picnic-style, if you’re staying over. 

Enjoy afternoon tea in a hideaway at the dog-friendly Ramblers Retreat, where diners snuggle into the conservatory and the quirky summer houses.  

Support our local family farms with afternoon tea at Betley Tea Room, Denstone Hall Farm Shop & Cafe, and at Essington Farm, created with love from produce sourced just a few steps away. 

And in the heart of the county, Canalside Farm is the perfect spot for combining afternoon tea with a walk or cycle along the adjacent Trent & Mersey Canal.