Six of the best afternoon tea places to celebrate National Tea Day

Our love of tea dates back centuries and only seems to get stronger as the years go by.

As a nation, we consume more than 60 billion cups a year - which is in excess of 165 million cups a day!

Whether you need something to jump start your day or a nice hot drink to help you relax, there is a tea to suit all palates.

And what better way to enjoy a nice cup of tea on National Tea Day than with a few sandwiches, cakes and freshly baked scones - afternoon tea treats!

Last year, we searched for the best Mid Cheshire has to offer in 20 different categories from hair to nails, pies to pizza and fish and chips to fitness.

Recommendations poured in last summer when we asked where was best for afternoon tea and after a close round of voting Poppy Rose Vintage Tea Room's took the title.

This year's Best of 2023 search has so far focused on hair and then pies.

Voting is currently open to find Mid Cheshire's Best for Hair with 10 salons making the shortlist.

Cast your vote here

Earlier today, we launched the next competition to find the area's perfect pies.

Nominate your favourite pie shop here

Here are the final six venues that were in the running for Best for Afternoon Tea 2022 - why not give one a try in honour of National Tea Day?

Penny Farthing Tearoom and Terrace

This venue was a popular choice with readers saying it’s “one of the best afternoon teas”.

One nomination said: “The staff are so lovely and can’t do enough to help, always going above and beyond to make your visit enjoyable.

“The choice that you’re given is unbelievable and you get so much for your money.

“This is one of the best places for afternoon tea.”

Another said she’d had her 70th birthday party in the tearoom at Northwich Antique Centre with 13 friends.

She added: “It was absolutely delicious and my guests could not believe the quality and quantity of food.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ThePennyFarthingTearoomAndTerrace/

Penny Farthing Tea Room

The Mere Resort, Mere

Afternoon tea at the hotel is served in Browns Restaurant with fresh finger sandwiches, fluffy scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve and an assortment of cakes and pastries.

You can add a little sparkle to your afternoon and enjoy a glass of champagne or prosecco and there are vegetarian and vegan options available for the afternoon tea.

For more details go to themereresort.co.uk/special-offers/browns-afternoon-tea-2/

The Mere

The Crow’s Nest Café, Moulton

Next to St Stephen’s Church in Moulton, this establishment “never disappoints” with customers enjoying the homemade sandwiches and cakes.

Another described it as “Moulton’s hidden gem”.

They even serve the hugely popular school cake with icing and sprinkles following special requests from visitors.

For more details go to facebook.com/MoultonCheshire

The Crow's Nest

Mere Court Hotel, Knutsford

The hotel’s afternoon tea comes with a selection of finger sandwiches, cakes, scones and your choice of tea or Prosecco.

This is the perfect place to enjoy afternoon tea with many couples choosing to have the treats on the menu for their wedding guests.

For more details go to facebook.com/MereCourtHotel

Mere Court Hotel

Poppy Rose Vintage Tea Room, Northwich

Lots of readers recommended this coffee shop on Witton Street.

The small, independently run vintage tea room serves homemade lunches, afternoon teas, speciality teas and coffees and a wide variety of homemade scones and cakes.

The shop upstairs selling clothes, gifts, jewellery, and vintage finds is the perfect place for a browse once you’ve enjoyed your afternoon tea.

For more details go to facebook.com/poppyrosetearoom/

Poppy Rose Vintage Tea Room

Vinnie’s, Northwich

This café on Market Shop offers “amazing afternoon teas” which are “so filling” and are a real hit with hungry customers.

The sandwiches and cakes on the afternoon tea menu are made fresh each day.

For more details go to facebook.com/vinniesnorthwich/

Vinnie's