DISCOVER DERBYSHIRE

AND THE

PEAK DISTRICT

TEA ROOM LIST

 2003

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

Ashford-in-the-Water

Ashover

Baslow

Belper

Buxton 

Castleton

Cromford

Dale Abbey

Edensor

Hartington

Hathersage

Hayfield

Hognaston

Matlock

Melbourne

Monyash

Shardlow

Tissington

Wirksworth

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TEA ROOMS

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.  

The tea rooms listed, are those included with the walks, linked to the features shown below, published on this website during 2003. For further information and to check the listing contact the tea shop direct.

Bookmark this site for future reference.

THE GUIDE

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.

1. THE FEATURE -  provides interesting  snippets of historical information about the village/town and a heritage trail to guide you round.

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

3. SPECIAL FEATURES - lots of features of interest to both the local person and visitor alike. Regular Newsletter and What's On Guide.

NEWS

Bookmark this site so as not to miss other town/ village features, heritage trails and countryside walks to be published shortly.

Plus many more interesting features to help make your visit complete.

Ashford-in-the-Water

Monsal View Cafe: (now known as Hobb's Cafe) (Tel. 01629 640346) a genuine friendly walkers’ café with stone floors, large mugs of tea or coffee and a good selection of food. A section of the café sells craft goods. Open seven days a week from the end of March to the end of October. Reduced winter opening.  

Go to Ashford -in -the Water Feature.

Ashover

The Heathers Coffee Shop (Tel. 01629 583036) situated at Tansley, on the B6014 just off the A615. The Coffee Shop is housed in Scotland Nurseries and provides first class food and service with an extensive range of hot and cold meals.

Go to Ashover Feature.

Baslow

Goose Green Tea Rooms (Tel. 01246 583000) look out over the green. Inside it is pleasantly furnished with green painted furniture, which harmonises with the rest of the décor. Hot and cold meals available seven days a week.

Go to Baslow Feature.

Belper

Chevin Coffee Shop (Tel. 01773 829830) a delightful little coffee shop situated on the first floor of the De Bradelei Mill Shop. Home cooked food served throughout the day. Open daily.

Go to Belper Feature.

Buxton

Hargreaves China and Coffee Shop (Tel. 01298 23083) one of the longest established china shops in the country with an Edwardian style café on the first floor. Open Monday to Saturday every week.

Go to Buxton Feature.

Castleton

The Cosy Cottage Tea Rooms (Tel. 01433 620397) are situated close to the village green at the top of the market place. Open from Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, every day during the peak season, serving coffee, tea and  light refreshments. Now Closed -See Feature.

Go to Castleton Feature.

Cromford

The Scarthin Bookshop (Tel. 01629 823272) delightful tea room situated in ‘The Music Room’ of this busy bookshop. Organic food served. Open seven days a week.

Go to Cromford Feature.

Dale Abbey

The Friars House Tea Rooms (Tel. 01159 309152) accommodated in ancient buildings to the rear of Poplar Farm, these tastefully decorated tea rooms provide first class hot and cold meals. Open  Sunday for morning coffee, lunches and afternoon tea.

Go to Dale Abbey Feature.

Edensor

Edensor Post Office and Tea Rooms (01246 582283) delicious home cooking is a feature at these attractive tea rooms situated inside, the post office and village shop. Since, the premises have been re-furbished there is now additional seating outside. Open daily except Mondays (not Bank Holidays) and Tuesdays.

Go to Edensor Feature.

Hartington

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 Hartington Feature.

Hathersage

Longlands Eating House (01433 651978) upstairs in the popular outdoor shop, the café provides good wholesome food in pleasant surroundings. A familiar haunt for walkers open seven days a week.

Go to Hathersage Feature.

Hayfield

Grumbley‘s (Tel. 01663 741444) a licensed café and bar attractively decorated and furnished with plain wood floors. Hot and cold meals served. Open during the daytime and at weekends from Wednesday to Sunday in the summer. Ring for details of evening opening.

Go to Hayfield Feature.

Hognaston

Carsington Water Visitor Centre Restaurant (Tel. 01629 540363) occupies an enviable position with excellent views across Carsington Water from the Visitor Centre. Provides a wide range of hot and cold meals. Open every day. There is also a Courtyard snack bar.

Go to Hognaston Feature.

Matlock

Regent House Tea Rooms (Tel.01629 583660) stock a selection of speciality teas and coffees and provide a good range of hot and cold meals in pleasant surroundings. Open seven days a week.

Go to Matlock Feature.

Melbourne

Melbourne Hall Tea Rooms (Tel. 01332 864224) situated in what used to be the washrooms and bake 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 Easter Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays. Reduced winter opening.

Go to Melbourne Feature.

Monyash

The Old Smithy (Tel. 01629 814510) formerly a Blacksmith’s shop which has been converted into a very popular café. This is the home of Smithy’s Brew Folk Club and musical instruments adorn the walls.  Open daily from Easter to the end of October. Reduced winter opening.

Go to Monyash Feature.

Shardlow

Canal Bank Tearooms (Tel. 01332 799115) located on the ground floor of the Old Salt Warehouse by the canal towpath. Light refreshments are served throughout the year on Saturdays and Sundays only.

Go to Shardlow Feature.

Tissington

Bassett Wood Farm (Tel. 01335 350254) situated in a lovely countryside setting, morning coffee and afternoon teas are served daily in the summer (except Wednesdays). Reduced winter opening. The Pets Paddock is an added bonus. The Old Coach House (Tel. 01335 350501) award winning tea rooms in the beautifully renovated Coach House to Tissington Hall. Morning coffee, lunch and teas served every day from Easter to the end of October.

Go to Tissington Feature.

Wirksworth

Crown Yard Kitchen (Tel. 01629 822020) located next to the Heritage Centre. This friendly little café is open daily and provides a good range of hot and cold meals. Seating outside. Art and craft displays.

Go to Wirksworth Feature.

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Meadow Cottage Tearooms (Tel. 01629 636523) you can sit outside and enjoy the splendid views, or if the weather is not suitable sit inside. There is a traditional ‘Teas with Hovis’ sign outside, now something of a rarity. Light refreshments served. Open weekends and Bank Holidays and daily during the school summer holidays. Now Closed - See Feature.

Go to Youlgreave Feature.