If you’re visiting Durham and want to experience a proper English afternoon tea without spending a fortune, we found a place we’d happily recommend. ☕🤍
During our day trip to Durham (we’ve already shared the full itinerary in another post) we stopped at Treats Cafe & Tea Room in the late afternoon, just before catching our train home.
It was actually our first time trying a traditional English afternoon tea, and we couldn’t have picked a better place for it.
📍 Location:
10, 11 Silver St, Durham DH1 3RB, United Kingdom
Silver Street is right in the centre of Durham, just after Framwellgate Bridge and on the way to Durham Market Hall.
The café itself is beautiful and incredibly cosy, with soft pastel colours and a charming atmosphere. It’s also very photogenic, if you’re looking for a pretty place to stop for a break. 📸
The service was lovely too, which made the experience even better.
☕ Afternoon Tea for Two — £44
The afternoon tea costs £44 for two people (£22 each), and we thought it was excellent value for money considering how much food you get.
And when we say it was a lot… it was a LOT. 😂
We couldn’t finish everything, so we actually took some of it with us for later.
The afternoon tea included:
🥪 Sandwiches — with a choice of fillings
🍰 Two cakes — you can choose from the available flavours, including cheese or fruit options
🥧 2 slices of corned beef pie
🥚 2 slices of Quiche
☕ Two hot drinks from their extensive drinks menu
Everything was delicious, and it was such a lovely way to end our day exploring Durham.
For us, afternoon tea wasn’t just about the food, it was also about trying something we’d never experienced before and enjoying a little piece of British culture before catching our train.
💡 Our tip
If you’re visiting Durham and want to try English afternoon tea, we’d definitely recommend giving Treats Cafe & Tea Room a try.
The central location, beautiful atmosphere, generous portions and the price made it a great choice for us.
The afternoon tea is served as a set for two people, priced at £44 (£22 per person). So if you’re travelling solo, keep in mind that the menu is designed for two rather than being available as a single portion.
And yes… we left Durham with full stomachs and a little afternoon tea to enjoy later. 😂🤍
Have you ever tried an English afternoon tea? What’s your favourite part: the sandwiches, cakes or tea? ☕🍰👇