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Welcome 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 Lawrence Hotel Burnley BB12 8HG 1855 Bistro & Bar Burnley BB11 1BH
The Signature Grill House & Mallard Bar
Chorley PR7 5LP
The Atrium & Brasserie Blackpool FY3 0DE
Fredericks Ice Cream Parlour Chorley PR7 4AL Fredericks Ice Cream Massa’s Chorley PR7 2BA
Best Western Carlton Blackpool Blackpool FY1 2EZ The Empress Coffee Bar & Bistro Blackpool FY1 1HL The Blackpool Tower Ballroom Blackpool FY1 4BJ
Holdens and Co Chorley PR6 8DD
Canal Boat Cruises Chorley PR5 0SP
Bertram’s Restaurant Burnley BB12 0RT Quills Restaurant at The Oaks Hotel Burnley BB10 2LF
The Two Birds Tea Room Chorley PR7 5PA
Clifton Arms Hotel - Restaurant Fylde FY8 5QJ
Coast Brasserie at The Glendower Hotel Fylde FY8 2NQ
Best Western Glendower Hotel Fylde FY8 2NQ
Dalmeny Hotel Fylde FY8 1LX Gallery Ktichen Hyndburn BB5 2JS
Lakeside Bistro Fylde FY6 9BG
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village Fylde PR4 2PR
Aspect Bar & Bistro Lancaster LA4 5AA
Cartford Inn Fylde PR3 0YP
The Fenwick Lancaster LA2 9LA
The Villa Country House Hotel Restaurant Fylde PR4 2PE
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom
The Midland Hotel,
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre Lancaster LA5 8ET The Royal Hotel Bar and Brasserie Lancaster LA6 2AE
Applestore Cafe at Wyresdale Park
Preston PR3 1BA
Bistrot Pierre Preston Preston PR1 2NJ
Cafe 1847 at Hesketh Bank Preston PR4 6SN
Toll House Inn Lancaster LA1 1XT
Gibbon Bridge Hotel Preston PR3 2TQ The Walled Garden Preston PR3 5AA
The Midland Hotel Morecambe LA4 4BU
The Alma Inn Pendle BB8 7EG
Lancaster Canal Boats - Kingfisher Cruises Preston PR3 0BT Ribblesteam Railway Preston PR2 2PD
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
Walled Garden Preston PR3 5AA Cast Iron Grill Preston PR3 5JB
Artisan Ribble Valley Ribble Valley BB7 9HY
The Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club Rossendale BL0 9DT
Cafe 1847 at Booths Clitheroe Ribble Valley BB7 2JT
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall South Ribble PR5 0UP
Hindelinis Ribble Valley BB7 4LP
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
Holdens and Co Ribble Valley BB7 9TD
Mitton Hall - Brasserie and Bar Ribble Valley BB7 9PQ
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.
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Exchange Coffee Blackburn Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2DG
Frederick’s Ice Cream - Massa’s Chorley PR7 2BA Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour Chorley PR7 4AL
Holdens and Co Blackburn with Darwen BL7 0BA
The Atrium & Brasserie Blackpool FY3 ODE
Holdens and Co Chorley PR6 8DD
The Cafe @ Shores Hey Farm Burnley BB10 3QU
The Cartford Inn Fylde PR3 0YP
Queen Street Mill Burnley BB10 2HX
The Villa Country House Hotel Restaurant Fylde PR4 2PE
Gallery Ktichen Hyndburn BB5 2JS
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre Lancaster LA5 8ET
Archers Cafe Lancaster LA5 8JR
Café at RSPB Leighton Moss Lancaster LA5 0SW
Kitchen Courtyard & Cafe at Lancaster Castle Lancaster LA1 1YJ Longlands Inn & Restaurant Lancaster LA6 1JH
The Hall Lancaster LA1 1EX
Printroom Cafe & Bar Lancaster LA1 1TH
Music Room Lancaster LA1 1EW
Brief Encounter Refreshment Room, Bistro & Bar Lancaster LA5 9TR
The Dukes Cafebar Lancaster LA1 1QE
The Emporium Ribble Valley BB7 1BE
The Chocolate Strawberry Tea Room Pendle BB9 5NG Cafe 1847 at Hesketh Bank Preston PR4 6SN
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
Wild Fox Distillery Preston PR3 2LH
Applestore Cafe at Wyresdale Park
Preston PR3 1BA
The Riverside Café Preston PR3 0BT
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall South Ribble PR5 0UP
Cafe 1847 at Booths Clitheroe Ribble Valley BB7 2JT
The Folly Coffee House & Deli South Ribble PR25 1DJ Brandreth Barn Tea Room West Lancashire L40 0RJ The Priory Inn, Scorton Wyre PR3 1AU
Escape with Coffee and Cocktails Ribble Valley BB7 2DA
Exchange Coffee Clitheroe Ribble Valley BB7 2DP
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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.
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Mrs Dowsons Ice Cream Blackburn with Darwen BB2 7JA
Frederick’s Ice Cream Parlour Chorley PR7 4AL
Holdens and Co Blackburn with Darwen BL7 0BA
Holdens and Co Chorley PR6 8DD
Witton Country Park Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2TP
Billy Bob’s Parlour Preston PR3 5AD
Frederick’s Ice Cream - Massa’s Chorley PR7 2BA
Dottie’s Wafflery and Ice-Cream Parlour Preston PR5 0UP
Ribby Hall Village
Farm on the Fell Preston PR3 1UT Bowland Wild Boar Park Preston PR3 2QT
Holdens and Co Ribble Valley BB7 9TD
The Folly Coffee House & Deli South Ribble PR25 1DJ
The Riverside Café Preston PR3 0BT
Windmill Animal Farm West Lancashire L40 1UQ
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley BB7 1EB
Knickerbockers Wyre PR3 0BT
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
Farm on the Fell Preston PR3 1UT The Riverside Café Preston PR3 0BT Rawtenstall Market Rossendale BB4 7QX
Billy Bob’s Parlour Preston PR3 5AD
Dottie’s Wafflery and Ice-Cream Parlour Preston PR5 0UP
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.
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Fred’s Brasserie Blackburn with Darwen BB2 7NP
The Bee Centre Chorley PR6 8LZ
Mrs Dowsons Ice Cream Blackburn with Darwen BB2 7JA
The Two Birds Tea Room Chorley PR7 5PA
Witton Country Park Blackburn with Darwen BB2 2TP
Lakeside Bistro Fylde FY6 9BG
The Atrium & Brasserie Blackpool FY3 ODE
The Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village Fylde PR4 2PR
Best Western Carlton Blackpool Blackpool FY1 2EZ The Empress Coffee Bar & Bistro Blackpool FY1 1HL
Toll House Inn Lancaster LA1 1XT Archers Cafe Lancaster LA5 8JR
Blackpool Tower Ballroom Blackpool FY1 4BJ
Music Room Lancaster LA1 1EW
Bertram’s Restaurant Burnley BB12 0RT
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre Lancaster LA5 8ET
1855 Bistro & Bar Burnley BB11 1BH
Café at RSPB Leighton Moss Lancaster LA5 0SW
The Hall Lancaster LA1 1EX
Wild Fox Distillery Preston PR3 2LH
The Dukes Cafebar Lancaster LA1 1QE The Midland Hotel Morecambe LA4 4BU
Ribblesteam Railway Preston PR2 2PD
Bowland Wild Boar Park Preston PR3 2QT
The Alma Inn Pendle BB8 7EG
Cafe 1847 at Hesketh Bank Preston PR4 6SN
The Chocolate Strawberry Tea Room Pendle BB9 5NG
Preston Market Preston PR1 2JA
The Reading Room Ribble Valley BB7 4PF
Billy Bob’s: Parlour - Diner - Play Preston PR3 5AD
Heritage Café at Samlesbury Hall
Bowland Food Hall
The Emporium Ribble Valley BB7 1BE
The Folly Coffee House & Deli South Ribble PR25 1DJ
Holmes Mill Ribble Valley BB7 1EB
Brandreth Barn Tea Room West Lancashire L40 0RJ
Cafe 1847 at Booths Clitheroe Ribble Valley BB7 2JT
Cartford Inn Wyre PR3 0YP
The Bar & Kitchen at The Whitaker Rossendale BB4 6RE Rawtenstall Market Rossendale BB4 7QX
The Priory Inn, Scorton Wyre PR3 1AU
Knickerbockers Wyre PR3 0BT
Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall South Ribble PR5 0UP
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
The Cafe @ Shores Hey Farm Burnley BB10 3QU
Mytton Fold Hotel Blackburn with Darwen BB6 8AB
The Lawrence Hotel Burnley BB12 8HG
Holdens and Co Blackburn with Darwen BL7 0BA
The Bee Centre Chorley PR6 8LZ Holdens and Co Chorley PR6 8DD
Best Western Carlton Blackpool Blackpool FY1 2EZ
Samlesbury Hall
Best Western Glendower Hotel Fylde FY8 2NQ
The Hall Lancaster LA1 1EX
The Restaurant at Bay View Garden Centre Lancaster LA5 8ET
The Royal Hotel Bar and Brasserie Lancaster LA6 2AE
Longlands Inn & Restaurant Lancaster LA6 1JH
Brief Encounter Refreshment Room, Bistro & Bar Lancaster LA5 9TR
Music Room Lancaster LA1 1EW
The Alma Inn Pendle BB8 7EG
The Chocolate Strawberry Tea Room Pendle BB9 5NG
The Millstone Mellor Ribble Valley BB2 7JR
Holdens and Co Ribble Valley BB7 9TD Heritage Cafe at Samlesbury Hall South Ribble PR5 0UP
Applestore Cafe at Wyresdale Park
Preston PR3 1BA
Wild Fox Distillery Preston PR3 2LH Escape with Coffee and Cocktails Ribble Valley BB7 2DA
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
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
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
Bowland Food Hall Ribble Valley BB7 1EB
Calyx Burnley BB11 2LQ
Pantry by Breda Murphy Ribble Valley BB7 9YE
The Bee Centre Chorley PR6 8LZ
Choc Amor West Lancashire L40 3SY
Booths Multiple locations
TOTI Wyre PR3 0YP
Farm on the Fell Preston PR3 1UT
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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Bumblebee Spotting Walk Gisburn Forest Ribble Valley 1st June Half Term Xplorer Challenge Heyshem Nature Reserve Lancaster 1st June Clearbeck Open Garden Tatham Lancaster 2nd June Nice n Sleazy Punk Festival Out Moss Lane Morecambe 2nd - 4th June 1940s Jubilee Weekend East Lancashire Railway 3rd - 5th June Leighton Live Leighton Hall Lancaster 3rd - 5th June Clearbeck Open Garden Tatham Lancaster 3rd June Preston City Mela Avenham Park Preston 4th June Picnic in the Park Astley Park Chorley 5th June Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Live Winter Gardens Blackpool
Blackpool 6th -8th June Medieval Banquet Heskin Hall Chorley 9th June Jane McDonald Live in Concert Winter Gardens Blackpool Blackpool 10th- 11th June Pride Blackpool Princess Parade, near Metropole Hotel Blackpool 11th June One Night of Queen Burnley Mechanics 10th June Accrington Beer Festival
Accrington Hyndburn 10th - 12th June Accrington Food & Drink Festival
Accrington Hyndburn 11th June
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