4 spots for a cup of tea in Wakefield

Read below for the best places to stop off for a quick cuppa in and around the Wakefield area

When you’re out and about there are few activities as enjoyable as an afternoon tea. Simple and yet always a treat. Due to its relaxed and undemanding pace, as well as coming with cakes and a light lunch, it’s something anyone can enjoy.

As a well-established Yorkshire town, Wakefield has developed its own thriving tea culture that makes it a perfect place to take elderly relatives or guests. It can be the perfect way to round off a garden centre trip or an outdoor walk in the stunning nature in Wakefield.
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The Hepworth Café

The Hepworth Café is a stylish café located within the Hepworth Wakefield art gallery. The café serves a range of teas, coffees, and light bites, as well as a selection of cakes and pastries. The café is known for its bright, modern decor, with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the River Calder.

People dining and conversing at a cafe with shelves featuring plants and various items in the background. - Home Instead
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Blacker Hall Farm Shop

Blacker Hall Farm Shop is a popular local attraction located just outside of Wakefield. The farm shop serves a range of teas, coffees, and light bites, as well as a range of fresh produce and local products. The farm shop also has a café area, which is decorated in a classic style and features a wood-burning stove.

A busy, rustic café with wooden beams, two levels, and patrons enjoying their meals at tables. Large hanging lights. - Home Instead
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The Old Curiosity Shop

The Old Curiosity Shop is a quaint tearoom located in the heart of Wakefield. The tearoom serves a range of teas, coffees, and light bites, as well as a selection of homemade cakes and scones. The tearoom is decorated in a vintage style, with floral wallpaper, mismatched china, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Antique shop with vintage decor, outdoor furniture, and a sign promoting a tea room offering cakes, scones, and sandwiches. - Home Instead
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Poppies Tea Room

Poppies Tea Room is a family-run tearoom located just outside of Wakefield town centre. The tearoom serves a range of teas, coffees, and light bites, as well as a selection of homemade cakes and scones. The tearoom is decorated in a classic style, with chandeliers, gilded mirrors, and a cozy, intimate atmosphere.

A cozy cafe with cakes on display under glass domes, and large windows showing an outdoor garden area. - Home Instead

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