TEA ROOMS

The villages of Norfolk have some great places to stop and have a cup of tea, a coffee, a cream tea or a snack. Some are part of an attraction or garden centre, others are in fabulous locations and some are just tucked away and hard to find unless you have local knowledge!

Barnfields in Castle Acre

The Barnfields is a lovely tea shop, with a pretty rear garden and even a delicatessen where you can buy your own picnic. Situated right in the centre of this historic village, opposite the village green, its a great place to relax after visiting the villages 2 main attractions - its ruined Castle and Priory.

Swallows in Little Walsingham

Located in the centre of this historic and important village, the Swallows tea room is somewhere you can reflect on the religious atmosphere over a refreshing cup of tea.

Cliff Top Cafe in Overstrand

On the cliff-top overlooking the sea at Overstrand, you will find a cafe that is a great place for a mid-morning snack, lunch, or afternoon tea. The Cliff Top Cafe offers amazing views and it is a great place to start or end a walk along the cliff tops.

Old Chapel in Sea Palling

A converted chapel, complete with stained glass windows! Only downside is that it operates limited opening times.

Moorings Tea Room in Blakeney

This is both a tea room and a restaurant and is located on the main road leading down to the harbour in the centre of the village. Good menu and good food.

Alfresco in Ludham

Probably goes down as one of the pretiest tea rooms in Britain. Located on the main road through the village and a short walk from the staithe. The tea room is small, with a even smaller back yard. Serves traditional home made cakes and snacks.

Butterfingers in North Walsham

This tea shop is hidden in an alley off the main market place in the centre of town. Its a quiet haven tucked away from the busy streets outside.

Byfords Cafe in Holt

Byfords is a famous cafe, deli and posh B&B in the centre of Holt. If you enjoy people watching, its a great place to have a coffee and just sit and watch people wander by! The building is thought to be one of the oldest buildings in the town and pre-dates the great fire in Holt of 1708. The premises traded as a hardware store and ironmonger’s for over 100 years under the ownership of the Byford family, from which the building took its name. The building was restored during the later part of the 20th century, when much of its character and features were re-instated.

Mulberry Tea Rooms in Sheringham

This traditional English tea room is tucked away in a yard, off the main high street.

Pretty Corner (Upper Sheringham)

Pretty Corner is signposted off the main A149 at Upper Sheringham. This is one of our favourites and set in the grounds of a house overlooking a landscaped garden, situated at the top of Upper Sheringham.