The Nene Valley is spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic cafes and tea rooms. Here’s a fabulous selection.
The Old Forge Tea Room
Cafe / tea room serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.
Grafton Road, Cranford, Near Kettering, NN14 4JE
01536 330014
theoldforgecranford@gmail.com
Old Forge
Woodford Mill Tea Room
The tea room is located in the old part of the mill and visitors can view the water wheels in operation. Cream teas and light lunches are served Wednesday to Friday from 11.30am to 5pm and at weekends (and bank holidays) from 10am to 5pm.
Woodford Mill, Ringstead, NN144DU
01933 622038
willywattmarina@googlemail.com
Woodford Mill
Academy Coffee Haus
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm and Sat 10am to 5pm.
1 College Street Mews, Northampton, NN1 2QF
01604 232111
Aspers Northampton
Lyveden Cottage Tea Room
The Cottage at Lyveden tea room opened in April 2013. Located a stone’s throw from the New Bield, you can enjoy your tea and cake accompanied by a truly stunning view.
The Conservatory Café
If you fancy something to eat or drink – from a barista coffee to a delicious hot meal prepared from the finest local ingredients – the Conservatory Café offers a warm welcome to all.
Sundays
The Tea Room is open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sundays and Bank Holidays. It is also available for business meetings or receptions during and outside these hours.
Beckworth Emporium
A delicious selection of freshly made petite sandwiches, a mini dessert, cakes and mini scones with jam and clotted cream.
78 Derngate
From a coffee to a light lunch, full afternoon tea or a delicious meal – The Dining Room is sure to delight.
Kingfisher Cafe
Enjoy simple honest food produced fresh everyday in the cafe and sourced locally that shows a healthy respect to the environment and where it comes from. The food is seasonal so menus change to reflect that and the special boards try to give you something a bit different at a price that is of great value.
The Old Barn
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings at Wadenhoe.
The Old Barn sells a selection of local and handmade gifts and crafts, as well as plants and flowers.
All Saints Bistro
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and great service.
Olive Grove Oundle
The Olive Grove Oundle specialise in supplying luxury and exotic plants including palm trees, Mediterranean plants and olive trees. With topiary animals, Trachycarpus palm trees and Gnarled olive trees on offer, the Olive Grove Oundle is home to some of the most exciting plants in the world. Alongside their plant centre, they also have a deli, bistro and interiors store which make the Olive Grove a delightful place to visit for an afternoon out.
Brewbabu
A boutique brew bar located in the heart of Oundle town, offering a unique selection of loose leaf teas, single origin coffees, homemade cakes and fresh food.
Bennett’s
A family friendly restaurant offering a wide range of food, drinks, snacks, sandwiches and cakes to eat in or take away.
34 High St, Thrapston, Kettering NN14 4JH
01832 733070
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The Boathouse
Managed by Carrie Hewitt (a former star baker from Northampton College), the boathouse serves freshly prepared food made by our talented team and is now open six days a week from 10am – 4pm (not open on Tuesday). Whatever the weather or whatever the time of day it is, there is always something to sit back and admire, from watching the fluffy white clouds dance above beautiful Whiston church high up on the hill in the distance, or simply watching the narrowboats move around the marina.
White Mills Marina, 344 Grendon Road, Earls Barton, Northants NN6 0RB
07464 063761
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