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Afternoon Tea
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Ice Cream Milkshake
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There is something very special about sitting down for a sweet treat with friends, family or even a quiet moment by yourself. Whether it is a scrumptious afternoon tea, a slice of freshly baked cake or an overly indulgent ice cream sundae, embrace your sweet tooth in Lancashire.
Grabbing a delicious, sugar-coated bite to eat is made even better in Lancashire with some of the extra special venues where you can experience them. Relax on a beautiful canal boat whilst eating scones and finger sandwiches, enjoy a freshly made ice cream surrounded by farm animals, or how about a slice of cake in the refreshment room from Brief Encounter?
In this handy guide to sweet treats in Lancashire, you will find over 50 places to enjoy afternoon tea, as well as cafes, milkshake and ice cream parlors, and dedicated sections for accessible and dog friendly venues.
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AFTERNOON TEA
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Is there anything more quintessentially British than afternoon tea? Here in Lancashire, we adore the delicate finger sandwiches, fragrant teas, and freshly baked scones of this well-loved treat, and you can tell with over 50 options in this guide alone!
These options include extra special venues too, from canal boats and steam engines to historic homes and Art-Deco hotels. No matter the occasion you will find an afternoon tea experience for you. For more ideas and inspiration head over to tastelancashire.co.uk
Holdens and Co
Blackburn with Darwen
BL7 0BA
Fred’s Brasserie
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 7NP
Mytton Fold Hotel
Blackburn with Darwen BB6 8AB
The Atrium & Brasserie
Blackpool
FY3 0DE
Best Western Carlton Blackpool
Blackpool
FY1 2EZ
The Empress Coffee Bar & Bistro
Blackpool
FY1 1HL
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Blackpool
FY1 4BJ
Bertram’s Restaurant
Burnley
BB12 0RT
Quills Restaurant at The Oaks Hotel
Burnley
BB10 2LF
The Lawrence Hotel
Burnley BB12 8HG
1855 Bistro & Bar
Burnley
BB11 1BH
The Signature Grill House & Mallard Bar
Chorley PR7 5LP
Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour
Chorley PR7 4AL
Fredericks Ice Cream Massa’s
Chorley PR7 2BA
Holdens and Co
Chorley PR6 8DD
Canal Boat Cruises
Chorley
PR5 0SP
The Two Birds Tea Room
Chorley PR7 5PA
Clifton Arms Hotel - Restaurant
Fylde
FY8 5QJ
Coast Brasserie at The Glendower Hotel
Fylde
FY8 2NQ
Lakeside Bistro
Fylde
FY6 9BG
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village
Fylde
PR4 2PR
Cartford Inn
Fylde PR3 0YP
The Villa Country House Hotel Restaurant
Fylde
PR4 2PE
Best Western Glendower Hotel
Fylde
FY8 2NQ
Dalmeny Hotel
Fylde
FY8 1LX
Gallery Ktichen
Hyndburn BB5 2JS
Aspect Bar & Bistro
Lancaster LA4 5AA
The Fenwick
Lancaster LA2 9LA
The
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre
Lancaster LA5 8ET
The Royal Hotel Bar and Brasserie
Lancaster
LA6 2AE
Toll House Inn
Lancaster
LA1 1XT
The Midland Hotel
Morecambe
LA4 4BU
The Alma Inn
Pendle
BB8 7EG
Applestore Cafe at Wyresdale Park
Preston PR3 1BA
Bistrot Pierre Preston
Preston PR1 2NJ
Cafe 1847 at Hesketh Bank
Preston PR4 6SN
Gibbon Bridge Hotel
Preston PR3 2TQ
The Walled Garden
Preston PR3 5AA
The Midland Hotel,Lancaster Canal Boats - Kingfisher Cruises
Preston PR3 0BT
Ribblesteam Railway
Preston PR2 2PD
Walled Garden
Preston PR3 5AA
Cast Iron Grill
Preston PR3 5JB
Artisan Ribble Valley
Ribble Valley BB7 9HY
Cafe 1847 at Booths Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
BB7 2JT
Hindelinis
Ribble Valley
BB7 4LP
Holdens and Co
Ribble Valley
BB7 9TD
Mitton Hall - Brasserie and Bar
Ribble Valley
BB7 9PQ
Seasons Restaurant at Stirk House Hotel
Ribble Valley BB7 4LJ
The Reading Room
Ribble Valley BB7 4PF
The Millstone Mellor
Ribble Valley BB2 7JR
East Lancashire Railway
Rossendale BL9 OEY
The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club
Rossendale BL0 9DT
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble PR5 0UP
Bennett’s Restaurant at Wrightington Hotel
West Lancashire
WN6 9PB
Brandreth Barn Tea Room
West Lancashire
L40 0RJ
Lancashire Canal Cruises
West Lancashire
L40 ORN
COFFEE & CAKE
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It’s well known that cake is the answer to most of life’s events. From catchups and birthdays to bad days and shopping trips and whether you like indulgent layers of chocolate or a simple lemon drizzle, you are sure to find your perfect slice in Lancashire. For more ideas and inspiration head over to tastelancashire.co.uk
Exchange Coffee Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 2DG
Holdens and Co
Blackburn with Darwen BL7 0BA
The Atrium & Brasserie
Blackpool
FY3 ODE
The Cafe @ Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
BB10 3QU
Queen Street Mill
Burnley
BB10 2HX
Frederick’s Ice Cream - Massa’s
Chorley PR7 2BA
Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour
Chorley PR7 4AL
Holdens and Co
Chorley PR6 8DD
The Cartford Inn
Fylde PR3 0YP
The Villa Country House Hotel Restaurant
Fylde PR4 2PE
Escape with Coffee and Cocktails
Gallery Ktichen
Hyndburn
BB5 2JS
Archers Cafe
Lancaster LA5 8JR
Kitchen Courtyard & Cafe at Lancaster Castle
Lancaster LA1 1YJ
Longlands Inn & Restaurant
Lancaster LA6 1JH
Music Room
Lancaster LA1 1EW
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre
Lancaster LA5 8ET
Café at RSPB Leighton Moss
Lancaster LA5 0SW
The Hall
Lancaster LA1 1EX
Printroom Cafe & Bar
Lancaster LA1 1TH
Brief Encounter Refreshment Room, Bistro & Bar
Lancaster LA5 9TR
Lancaster LA1 1QE
The Chocolate Strawberry Tea Room
Pendle
BB9 5NG
Cafe 1847 at Hesketh Bank
Preston PR4 6SN
Wild Fox Distillery
Preston PR3 2LH
Applestore Cafe at Wyresdale Park
Preston PR3 1BA
The Riverside Café
Preston
PR3 0BT
Cafe 1847 at Booths Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
BB7 2JT
Escape with Coffee and Cocktails
Ribble Valley
BB7 2DA
Exchange Coffee Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
BB7 2DP
The Emporium
Ribble Valley BB7 1BE
The Reading Room
Ribble Valley
BB7 4PF
Holdens and Co
Ribble Valley
BB7 9TD
The Bar & Kitchen at The Whitaker
Rossendale BB4 6RE
Dottie’s Wafflery and Ice-Cream Parlour
South Ribble PR5 0UP
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble PR5 0UP
The Folly Coffee House & Deli
South Ribble PR25 1DJ
Brandreth Barn Tea Room
West Lancashire L40 0RJ
The Priory Inn, Scorton
Wyre PR3 1AU
The Dukes Cafebar
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ICE CREAM
Lancashire’s lush grasslands are home to a variety of dairy farms which give us access to lots and lots of delicious ice cream varieties. As well as ice cream made in the county, you will also find plenty of ice cream parlors and cafes which serve up a wide choice of dairy delights.
For more ideas and inspiration head over to tastelancashire.co.uk
Mrs Dowsons Ice Cream
Blackburn with Darwen BB2 7JA
Holdens and Co
Blackburn with Darwen BL7 0BA
Witton Country Park
Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2TP
Frederick’s Ice Cream - Massa’s
Chorley PR7 2BA
Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour
Chorley PR7 4AL
Holdens and Co
Chorley PR6 8DD
Billy Bob’s Parlour
Preston PR3 5AD
Dottie’s Wafflery and Ice-Cream Parlour
Preston PR5 0UP
Farm on the Fell
Preston
PR3 1UT
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Preston
PR3 2QT
The Riverside Café
Preston
PR3 0BT
Holmes Mill
Ribble Valley
BB7 1EB
Holdens and Co
Ribble Valley BB7 9TD
The Folly Coffee House & Deli
South Ribble PR25 1DJ
Windmill Animal Farm
West Lancashire
L40 1UQ
Knickerbockers
Wyre PR3 0BT
Ribby Hall Village
MILKSHAKE There is something very indulgent about sipping on a rich and creamy milkshake, especially if it is topped with whipped cream and other delicious toppings. Too much for your taste? Try a simple fresh from the farm milkshake instead, full of flavour but not so sweet. For more ideas and inspiration head over to tastelancashire.co.uk
Billy Bob’s Parlour
Frederick’s Ice Cream - Massa’s
Chorley
PR7 2BA
Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour
Chorley
PR7 4AL
Billy Bob’s Parlour
Preston PR3 5AD
Dottie’s Wafflery and Ice-Cream Parlour
Preston PR5 0UP
Farm on the Fell
Preston PR3 1UT
The Riverside Café
Preston PR3 0BT
Rawtenstall Market
Rossendale BB4 7QX
Knickerbockers
Wyre PR3 0BT
Milk Shed
Preston PR3 3BD
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ACCESSIBLE
Lancashire is home to an array of accessible sweet treat businesses waiting to welcome you. Whether you are looking for a delicious afternoon tea with a sea view or just a slice of cake and a great cup of coffee, you will find something on this list.
Whilst these businesses advertise themselves as accessible, we always recommend contacting them before you visit to ensure they cater to your specific needs.
For more ideas and inspiration head over to visitlancashire.com
Fred’s Brasserie
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 7NP
Mrs Dowsons Ice Cream
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 7JA
Witton Country Park
Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2TP
The Atrium & Brasserie
Blackpool
FY3 ODE
Best Western Carlton Blackpool
Blackpool
FY1 2EZ
The Empress Coffee Bar & Bistro
Blackpool
FY1 1HL
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
Blackpool
FY1 4BJ
Bertram’s Restaurant
Burnley
BB12 0RT
1855 Bistro & Bar
Burnley
BB11 1BH
The Bee Centre
Chorley PR6 8LZ
The Two Birds Tea Room
Chorley
PR7 5PA
Lakeside Bistro
Fylde
FY6 9BG
The Spa Hotel at Ribby
Hall Village
Fylde
PR4 2PR
Toll House Inn
Lancaster LA1 1XT
Archers Cafe
Lancaster LA5 8JR
Music Room
Lancaster LA1 1EW
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre
Lancaster LA5 8ET
Café at RSPB Leighton Moss
Lancaster LA5 0SW
The Hall
Lancaster LA1 1EX
The Dukes Cafebar
Lancaster LA1 1QE
The Midland Hotel
Morecambe LA4 4BU
The Alma Inn
Pendle BB8 7EG
The Chocolate Strawberry Tea Room
Pendle BB9 5NG
Billy Bob’s: Parlour - Diner - Play
Preston PR3 5AD
Wild Fox Distillery
Preston PR3 2LH
Ribblesteam Railway
Preston PR2 2PD
Bowland Wild Boar Park
Preston PR3 2QT
Cafe 1847 at Hesketh Bank
Preston PR4 6SN
Preston Market
Preston PR1 2JA
The Reading Room
Ribble Valley BB7 4PF
Heritage Café at Samlesbury Hall
The
Emporium
Ribble Valley
BB7 1BE
Holmes Mill
Ribble Valley
BB7 1EB
Cafe 1847 at Booths Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
BB7 2JT
The Bar & Kitchen at The Whitaker
Rossendale
BB4 6RE
Rawtenstall Market
Rossendale
BB4 7QX
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble
PR5 0UP
The
Folly Coffee House & Deli
South Ribble PR25 1DJ
Brandreth Barn Tea Room
West Lancashire
L40 0RJ
Cartford Inn
Wyre
PR3 0YP
The Priory Inn, Scorton
Wyre PR3 1AU
Knickerbockers
Wyre PR3 0BT
Bowland Food Hall
DOG FRIENDLY
Looking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious treat with your best (furry) friend? Then look no further. Here you will find a mixture of venues that offer afternoon tea, cakes and other sweet treats as well as being dog friendly.
We recommend contacting the venue before you visit to make sure their dog friendly details are up to date and can cater to your requirements.
For more ideas and inspiration head over to visitlancashire.com
Exchange Coffee Blackburn
Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2DG
Mytton Fold Hotel
Blackburn with Darwen BB6 8AB
Holdens and Co
Blackburn with Darwen BL7 0BA
Best Western Carlton Blackpool
Blackpool
FY1 2EZ
The Cafe @ Shores Hey Farm
Burnley
BB10 3QU
The Lawrence Hotel
Burnley BB12 8HG
The Bee Centre
Chorley
PR6 8LZ
Holdens and Co
Chorley
PR6 8DD
Best Western Glendower Hotel
Fylde
FY8 2NQ
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre
Lancaster LA5 8ET
Longlands Inn & Restaurant
Lancaster LA6 1JH
Music Room
Lancaster LA1 1EW
The Hall
Lancaster LA1 1EX
The Royal Hotel Bar and Brasserie
Lancaster LA6 2AE
Brief Encounter Refreshment Room, Bistro & Bar
Lancaster LA5 9TR
The Alma Inn Pendle BB8 7EG
Samlesbury HallThe Chocolate Strawberry Tea Room
Pendle BB9 5NG
Applestore Cafe at Wyresdale Park
Preston PR3 1BA
Wild Fox Distillery
Preston PR3 2LH
Escape with Coffee and Cocktails
Ribble Valley
BB7 2DA
The Emporium
Ribble Valley
BB7 1BE
Exchange Coffee Clitheroe
Ribble Valley
BB7 2DP
Hindelinis
Ribble Valley
BB7 4LP
The Reading Room
Ribble Valley
BB7 4PF
The Millstone Mellor
Ribble Valley BB2 7JR
Holdens and Co
Ribble Valley BB7 9TD
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall
South Ribble PR5 0UP
Dottie’s Wafflery and Ice-Cream Parlour
South Ribble PR5 0UP
The Folly Coffee House & Deli
South Ribble PR25 1DJ
Brandreth Barn Tea Room
West Lancashire L40 0RJ
The Priory Inn, Scorton
Wyre PR3 1AU
PRODUCERS
Discover the deliciousness of Lancashire with its amazing local producers and indie shops! Dive into the world of food and drink made right here in Lancashire.
Get a sneak peek into how they whip up their goodies and see the passion behind each bite.
And when you’re lounging at home, treat yourself to freshly baked cakes, yummy desserts, local honey, and refreshing cordials. It’s all about satisfying those cravings with Lancashire’s finest!
For more ideas and inspiration head over to tastelancashire.co.uk
Mrs Dowsons Ice Cream
Blackburn with Darwen
BB2 7JA
Calyx
Burnley
BB11 2LQ
The Bee Centre
Chorley
PR6 8LZ
Booths
Multiple locations
Farm on the Fell
Preston
PR3 1UT
Bowland Food Hall
Ribble Valley
BB7 1EB
Pantry by Breda Murphy
Ribble Valley
BB7 9YE
Choc Amor
West Lancashire
L40 3SY
TOTI
Wyre
PR3 0YP
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
By Road
The M6 runs right through Lancashire connecting to the M61, M65, M55 and several major A roads. In less than an hour’s drive from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds you could be exploring the vast Pennine Fells, beautiful Ribble Valley or driving along the world famous Blackpool promenade.
By Water
If you’re lucky enough to travel by water then both the Lancaster canal and Leeds-Liverpool canal give you the chance to sail right into the heart of places like Lancaster, Garstang and Burnley, whilst you’ll also get amazing views of our stunning countryside and wildlife on route.
By Rail
Lancashire has excellent rail connections from all over the country – just two hours from London on the West Coast Line with Avanti West Coast with stations at Preston and Lancaster. Change at Preston to reach the towns of Clitheroe, Burnley, Blackburn, Colne and Ormskirk. There are also direct trains traveling from Manchester to most Lancashire towns and cities.
By Air
Both Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport have frequent flights serving Europe and international airports including Beijing, Hong Kong and New York. Manchester Airport has direct trains to many Lancashire destinations every 30 minutes and it’s less than an hour’s drive from Manchester to Preston.
By Bike
Bring your bike to Lancashire (or hire one when you get here) and appreciate the variety of terrain and breath-taking views. You can pick up hire bikes from a number of railway stations including Morecambe, Blackburn, Preston and Ormskirk, all at reasonable prices. Leisure Lakes Bikes in Lancaster city centre has a range of hire bikes including electric and hybrid, and Blackpool hire scheme has comfortable yellow bikes from the Palatine Leisure Centre. See cyclelancashire.com for a full list of cycle hire venues.
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