Anyone for Tea

Ever since the Victoria & Albert opened the world’s first museum café in 1856 a visit to the tearoom or café has become an essential part of a day out. Indeed, may cafés have become one of the real jewels of a historic house or museum and we don’t mind if you just want to pop in for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea.

Our menus range from a simple choice of delicious cakes and coffees in cosy cafés to a Michelin Star restaurant in a rare Grade I listed Pele Tower.

So, take your pick – all our venues have somewhere to relax, reflect on what you have seen or just enjoy the view – with a cuppa of course!

Swarthmoor Hall a 17th century country house set in beautiful gardens
Swarthmoor Hall

Swarthmoor Hall

Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre

Muncaster Castle, Gardens, Hawk & Owl Centre

Lakeland Motor Museum

Lakeland Motor Museum

Mirehouse & Gardens

Mirehouse & Gardens

Brantwood: John Ruskin’s home

Brantwood: John Ruskin’s home

Windermere Lake Cruises

Windermere Lake Cruises

Holker Hall & Gardens

Holker Hall & Gardens

Dalemain Mansion and Gardens

Dalemain Mansion and Gardens

Brockhole on Windermere

Brockhole on Windermere

Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere

Levens Hall and Gardens near Kendal
Levens Hall & Gardens

Levens Hall & Gardens

Hutton-in-the-Forest

Hutton-in-the-Forest