Top 10 places for afternoon tea in Hexham, Northumberland

1 The Manor House, Haltwhistle

Several readers stated The Manor House in Haltwhistle is the best place for afternoon tea.

Colin Anderson said: "I highly recommend the Manor House. Great food, lovely staff and really comfortable accommodation."

Adrian Leadbitter said: "If it's afternoon tea you're after and smiles and laughter, The Manor House Haltwhistle is the place to be for afternoon tea."

Afternoon tea at The Manor House Haltwhistle (Image: The Manor House)

Sarah May Marshall said: "Definitely The Manor House Haltwhistle the staff are amazing, the food is out of this world, we can definitely recommend."

Anne O'Neill said: "Manor House Haltwhistle, simply the best, fabulous food, gorgeous surroundings and staff are very friendly and welcoming."

Lucy Bewley said: "The Manor House Haltwhistle is my favourite. So friendly, lovely service and delicious food. Can’t wait to go back, just need an excuse."

2 The Hemmel Cafe, Allenheads

Peter Gunton said: "The Hemmel Cafe in Allenheads. Best afternoon tea ever. The only time we have ever taken food home having had afternoon tea. Lovely staff and surroundings."

Afternoon tea at The Hemmel Cafe Allenheads (Image: Peter Gunton)

Sami Nash said: "The Hemmel Cafe Allenheads has gluten free options and vegetarian options."

Afternoon tea at The Hemmel Cafe (Image: Laura Davis)

3 Langley Castle Hotel and Restaurant, Langley, Hexham

Shirley Nixon said: "Definitely Langley Castle, beautiful surroundings and fabulous afternoon teas. There’s nothing not to like."

4 The New Greenhead Tea Room, Greenhead 

Grace Betty Harmer said: "The New Greenhead Tea Room is by far the best."

Sharon Crawford also described the tea room as 'lovely'.

5 Matfen Hall, Matfen

Eileen O'Donovan Robinson voted for afternoon tea at Matfen Hall.

6 Slaley Hall Hotel, Slaley

Eileen O'Donovan Robinson also recommended afternoon tea at Slaley Hall.

7 The Running Fox

Christie Elle was one reader who suggested The Running Fox, which is an artisan bakery with four coffee shops based in rural Northumberland.

The shops are based in Felton, Longframlington, Longhoughton and Shilbottle.

8 Blacksmiths Coffee Shop, at Belsay

Suzanne Jackson recommended Blacksmiths Coffee Shop, at Belsay.

9 House Of Meg Tea Rooms, Gilsland

Wendy Lee said she 'highly recommended' the businesses' afternoon tea.

10 Rising Cafe, Hexham

This central cafe is also a popular spot for afternoon tea.

One Google review said: "Lovely traditional tea shop with friendliness and atmosphere - stopped for afternoon tea," while another added: "We all had afternoon tea and we loved it. The staff were great."