Award Winning Afternoon Tea in Calderdale and Kirklees

Please note, leading restaurant guides issue awards to restaurants based on dining from a full menu and will not normally consider afternoon tea when deciding how highly to rate a restaurant. Therefore the above restaurants are not ranked, although it's a safe bet that any restaurant serving award winning food in Calderdale and Kirklees is also likely to provide some of the best afternoon tea in Calderdale and Kirklees! Please also note that for the restaurants listed above, afternoon tea may be offered within the parent hotel/venue the restaurant resides in, rather than in the restaurant itself.

Nestled in the heart of West Yorkshire, Calderdale and Kirklees offer a delightful array of afternoon tea experiences that can cater to any tea lover's whim. This picturesque area is abundant with charming tearooms and cafes, many of which are tucked amongst rolling hills and historic cobbled streets. Halifax, in Calderdale, is particularly worth a visit—it is home to the elegant Holdsworth House, a 17th-century manor that offers a truly luxurious afternoon tea complete with finger sandwiches, delicate pastries, and an impressive tea selection. Holdsworth House's stately setting adds a dash of grandeur to the experience, making it an ideal stop for anyone enamoured with the idea of sipping tea in a period setting. Meanwhile, over in Kirklees, the thriving towns of Huddersfield and Holmfirth boast lovely tea destinations as well. Tempo, located near Huddersfield Town Hall, offers a contemporary take on afternoon tea, blending traditional elements like scones and clotted cream with more modern touches like gluten-free and vegan options. In the nearby village of Holmfirth, home to beautiful countryside and famous as the setting for *Last of the Summer Wine*, you'll find The Wrinkled Stocking Tea Room, a quaint little spot that charms with its cosy atmosphere and freshly baked treats. Whether you prefer a classic English tea experience or something a bit more contemporary, Calderdale and Kirklees are sure to leave you spoilt for choice.