The Castle Rolls
Castles with a tea room.
153 castles where a visitor has named a tea room, tearoom or on-site cafe in their own Google review - across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A good steer if you are planning a stop for cake as well as history.
England - 84
Alnwick Castle
Northumberland
Photo: Clementp.fr, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Amberley Castle
West Sussex
Photo: Peter Jeffery, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Arundel Castle
West Sussex
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Auckland Castle
County Durham
Photo: Paul Buckingham, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Beeston Castle
Cheshire
Photo: TCExplorer, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
Northumberland
Photo: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Belvoir Castle
Leicestershire
“…hours it was absolutely wonderful…. The tea room had a lovely atmosphere & I ordered a beef baguette & red w…”
Photo: Richard Croft, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
Photo: Andrew Hackney, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Berry Pomeroy Castle
Devon
Bodiam Castle
East Sussex
Photo: Antony McCallum, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Bolsover Castle
Derbyshire
Photo: Andrew Michaels, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Bolton Castle
North Yorkshire
“…ittle long bow for the kids to use. The tea room also had great food and was very welcoming and friendly.”
Photo: ASPope, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Brancepeth Castle
County Durham
Photo: Jo Turner, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Bristol Castle
Bristol
Photo: Tadeusz Hare, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Brough Castle
Cumbria
“…reat. There is an ice cream parlour and tea room on site. Parking is limited.”
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Broughton Castle
Oxfordshire
Photo: Dave_S., CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Bungay Castle
Suffolk
Photo: Scott Anderson from UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Caerhays Castle
Cornwall
“This review pertains the tearoom. I was quite looking forward to cream tea in thislovely lo…”
Photo: Claudiu Bichescu, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Caister Castle
Norfolk
“…f the area, a woodland walk and a s.all tearoom providing very light snacks”
Photo: John Fielding from Norwich, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Carisbrooke Castle
Isle of Wight
“…y stables too on the way to the (small) tea room. The walk of the walls gave good 360 views! And the Keep wa…”
Photo: Geni, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castle Drogo
Devon
Photo: Stanleykswong, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castle Howard
North Yorkshire
Chiddingstone Castle
Kent
“…lks also, plus a fishing lake. On site cafe for a nice cup of tea and snack.”
Chillingham Castle
Northumberland
Photo: TSP, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Corfe Castle
Dorset
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Croft Castle
Herefordshire
“…. Toilets: Adequate facilities near the tea room. Parking: Large car park with plenty of space. Not the mos…”
Photo: Tabbipix, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dartmouth Castle
Devon
“…with an on-site gift shop, independent tearoom and toilets. Dogs on leads are welcome. Interactive display…”
Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dover Castle
Kent
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dudley Castle
West Midlands
Photo: Dudley Council, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dunster Castle
Somerset
Photo: Hchc2009, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Eastnor Castle
Herefordshire
Photo: Philip Pankhurst, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Elvaston Castle
Derbyshire
“…se, extensive gardens, church, fabulous tea room and grounds it's just a joy. Plenty of parking, playground…”
Photo: John Bennett from Derbyshire, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Framlingham Castle
Suffolk
Photo: Evan Fetherolf, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Goodrich Castle
Herefordshire
Photo: Scribwik, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Grimsthorpe Castle
Lincolnshire
Photo: Wehha, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Halton Castle
Cheshire
Photo: Rept0n1x, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Harewood Castle
West Yorkshire
Photo: TJ Blackwell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Hartlebury Castle
Worcestershire
Photo: Geni, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Hazlewood Castle
North Yorkshire
Photo: Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Hever Castle
Kent
Photo: Christoph Matthias Siebenborn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Hylton Castle
Tyne and Wear
“…will agree to a lift right to the top. Cafe - coffee was delicious as were the homemade scones. EVERYONE was hel…”
Photo: FropFrop, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden
Warwickshire
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Lancaster Castle
Lancashire
Photo: The wub, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Langley Castle
Northumberland
Photo: Hadrianus1959, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Leeds Castle
Kent
Photo: Adusha, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Lincoln Castle
Lincolnshire
“…rounds but I must say, I’ve had better. Tearoom was basic. Closed for essential work in many areas, which I…”
Photo: Dmitrij M, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Lowther Castle
Cumbria
Photo: fuji.tim, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Ludlow Castle
Shropshire
Photo: Gary Bembridge from London, UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Lulworth Castle
Dorset
Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Lumley Castle
County Durham
Lympne Castle
Kent
Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Mountfitchet Castle
Essex
Photo: Acabashi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Muncaster Castle
Cumbria
Photo: David Rogers, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Newcastle Castle
Tyne and Wear
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Oakham Castle
Rutland
Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Peckforton Castle
Cheshire
Photo: Bs0u10e01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Pendennis Castle
Cornwall
Photo: Chris Holifield, https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/21337, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Pontefract Castle
West Yorkshire
Photo: Initial photograph by Rept0n1x, cleaned up and adapted by Hchc2009, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Portchester Castle
Hampshire
“…nd the wonderful adjacent gift shop and cafe (with afternoon tea, scones, and clotted cream) were amazing. We must have bee…”
Photo: Matthew Folley from UK, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Portland Castle
Dorset
“…n boards around the castle, a welcoming tearoom, little gift shop, parking and toilet facilities. It's wort…”
Photo: Ajsmith141, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Raby Castle
County Durham
Photo: GlenBowman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Richmond Castle
North Yorkshire
Photo: Andrew Bowden from London, United Kingdon, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Ripley Castle
North Yorkshire
“…nswer questions. Thank you Sylvia. The tearoom had an hour wait for food from the kitchen. It didn't seem…”
Photo: Anthony Foster, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Rockingham Castle
Northamptonshire
“…much of the property you see. Only one tea room with limited seating and long wait on drinks”
Photo: Richard Humphrey, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Scarborough Castle
North Yorkshire
Photo: Stephen Montgomery from Kallangur, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Scotney Castle
Kent
“…tate. Facilities are good overall. The café serves a decent coffee and benefits from plenty of outdoor seating, while the shop…”
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Kent
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Sizergh Castle
Cumbria
Photo: Christopher Down, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Skipton Castle
North Yorkshire
Photo: Adrian Taylor, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Southsea Castle
Hampshire
“…ents we still accessible as well as the courtyard cafe.”
Photo: Geni, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
St Michael's Mount
Cornwall
Photo: Werner Wilmes, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Star Castle
Cornwall
Photo: David Purchase, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Stokesay Castle
Shropshire
“…d enjoyed herself. There is also a nice tearoom by the carpark with cakes, sandwiches and soup. My tuna may…”
Tamworth Castle
Staffordshire
“…spend maybe 2 hours looking around the tea room they have is quite small and limited but still has a select…”
Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Taunton Castle
Somerset
Thornbury Castle
Gloucestershire
Photo: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Tintagel Castle
Cornwall
Photo: Mustangbarry, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Tutbury Castle
Staffordshire
“…n from the guide. Cheap entry fee and a tea room and access to the house and ruins.”
Photo: Dave Harris, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kent
Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Walworth Castle
County Durham
Photo: Worldfootage, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Warwick Castle
Warwickshire
Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Watermouth Castle
Devon
Whitstable Castle & Gardens
Kent
“…a great insight into local history. The tea room served delicious cakes and scones, and staff were very frie…”
Wray Castle
Cumbria
Photo: James@hopgrove, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Northern Ireland - 5
Antrim Castle Gardens
County Antrim
Ballygally Castle
County Antrim
Photo: Kenneth Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Belfast Castle
County Antrim
Photo: Trevor Caruth (Uploaded by Johnnykimble), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castle Ward
County Down
Photo: Irishdeltaforce, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Glenarm Castle
County Antrim
“…ur we treated ourselves to lunch in the Tea Room, which was delicious - cosy, charming, and the perfect sett…”
Scotland - 42
Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum
Highland
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Balhousie Castle (Black Watch Castle & Museum)
Perth and Kinross
“…ust see if you head to the area. Lovely tea room for food and a cuppa afterward, maybe best to book as was r…”
Photo: PaulT (Gunther Tschuch), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Ballindalloch Castle
Moray
Photo: Mike McBey, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Balmoral Castle
Aberdeenshire
Photo: Stuart Yeates from Oxford, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Blair Castle
Perth and Kinross
Photo: Eusebius, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Brodick Castle
North Ayrshire
“…From the car park you enter through the tea room and then head up towards the castle. From there you can tak…”
Photo: Sir Gawain, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Brodie Castle
Moray
“…gardens are well worth a walk, and the cafe offers fresh cakes/scones and lovely baked potato. Definitely makes a strong case for…”
Photo: Mihael Grmek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castle Fraser
Aberdeenshire
“…m for those with mobility problems. The tearoom was welcoming and served a range of food and drinks. There…”
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castle Kennedy
Dumfries and Galloway
“…ch worth the visit and there is a small café on site for a wee coffee and cake. Lunch is between 12 and 2.30, but cakes available…”
Photo: Tom Parnell from Scottish Borders, Scotland, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castle Stalker
Argyll and Bute
“Park up at the cafe (lovely coffee and cakes!) and the. walk 10 minutes down to the castle”
Photo: Andrewmckie, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Cawdor Castle
Highland
Photo: Mihael Grmek, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Crathes Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…d off the day with a quick snack in the cafe. Soft drinks, cakes and cappuccino were enjoyed at a leisurely pace. A great da…”
Photo: Lucas Kendall, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Crossbasket Castle
South Lanarkshire
Culzean Castle
South Ayrshire
Photo: Jamesx12345, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dalhousie Castle Hotel
Midlothian
Photo: RHaworth, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Delgatie Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…. It also has the lovely Lairds Kitchen Tearoom within the main castle which serves breakfast, including a…”
Photo: August Schwerdfeger, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dornoch Castle Hotel
Highland
Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Drum Castle
Aberdeenshire
Photo: Bill Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Drumlanrig Castle
Dumfries and Galloway
“…d paths, the children’s playground, the tea room and café. The weather gave us everything from sunshine to…”
Photo: Billy McCrorie, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Drummond Castle
Perth and Kinross
Photo: PaulT (Gunther Tschuch), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Duart Castle
Argyll and Bute
Photo: Worldfootage, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dundonald Castle
South Ayrshire
Photo: DougRM, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dunollie Castle
Argyll and Bute
Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Dunrobin Castle
Highland
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Dunvegan Castle
Highland
Photo: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Eilean Donan Castle
Highland
Floors Castle
Scottish Borders
“…tiful colours of the rhododendrons. The courtyard cafe really impressive and I believe recently refurbished. Staff…”
Fonab Castle Hotel
Perth and Kinross
Fyvie Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…ere. Impressive Art collection too. The cafe served good coffee, freshly made sandwiches (fresh sald & generous pile of cri…”
Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Glamis Castle
Angus
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Glenapp Castle
South Ayrshire
Photo: Markchristenson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Glengorm Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…mote but set in lovely countryside. The castle cafe was disappointingly closed, we were relying on it being ope…”
Photo: PaulT (Gunther Tschuch), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Inveraray Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…explore beyond the castle walls if the tea room queue has defeated you. ☕ Speaking of which - the tea room…”
Photo: DeFacto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Highland
Photo: The original uploader was Jmb at English Wikipedia., CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Inverness Castle (Inverness Castle Experience)
Highland
Kelburn Castle
North Ayrshire
Photo: Raibeart MacAoidh, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Kellie Castle
Fife
“…us borders, and fragrant old roses. The tearoom is celebrated for its homemade cakes, toasties, and gluten-…”
Photo: MaggieMayRose, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Kinnaird Head Castle Lighthouse
Aberdeenshire
Photo: Sagaciousphil, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Lauriston Castle
City of Edinburgh
Photo: User:Supergolden, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Melville Castle Hotel
Midlothian
Photo: Shani Evenstein (שני אבנשטיין), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Stirling Castle
Stirling
“…derful Cafe on site called the Unicorn Cafe. Wonderfully coffee ☕️ and cakes and frsh cut sandwiches. Toilets there too. T…”
Photo: John McPake, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Thirlestane Castle
Scottish Borders
Wales - 22
Bodelwyddan Castle
Denbighshire
Caernarfon Castle
Gwynedd
“…the castle. Hardly any one here. Sadly cafe and coffee kiosk closed. Lots of stairs but exceptional views from the…”
Photo: Herbert Ortner, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Caldicot Castle
Monmouthshire
Photo: Dominic Nelson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Cardiff Castle
Cardiff
Photo: Clint Budd, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Cardigan Castle
Ceredigion
Photo: M J Roscoe, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Carew Castle & Tidal Mill
Pembrokeshire
Photo: JKMMX, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Carreg Cennen Castle
Carmarthenshire
“…t. There's a free car park near by with tea room and gift shop. The castle entrance up a fairly big climb wi…”
Photo: Ken Day, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Castell Dinas Bran
Denbighshire
“…ng that Victorian Ladies would set up a tearoom at the top. There are no facilities now so bring some water…”
Photo: Simon Harrod, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Chirk Castle
Wrexham
Cyfarthfa Castle
Merthyr Tydfil
Fonmon Castle
Vale of Glamorgan
“…day out. Plenty of picnic spots and the Castle Cafe was good with lots of seating.”
Photo: FruitMonkey, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Harlech Castle
Gwynedd
Photo: Pymouss, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Hay Castle
Powys
Photo: Dominic Nelson, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Manorbier Castle
Pembrokeshire
Photo: Ainslie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Pembroke Castle
Pembrokeshire
Photo: JKMMX, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Penrhyn Castle
Gwynedd
Photo: Hefin Owen from Wales, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Powis Castle
Powys
Photo: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Raglan Castle
Monmouthshire
Photo: Bob McCaffrey from Rickmansworth, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Rhuddlan Castle
Denbighshire
Photo: Julie Anne Workman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Ruthin Castle
Denbighshire
Photo: Rosser1954, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Tretower Court and Castle
Powys
Upton Castle
Pembrokeshire
Photo: David Medcalf, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped
Where this list comes from
Castles get onto this list one of two ways. Most are here because a real visitor named a tea room, tearoom or cafe in a Google review - where they did, their words are on the card. The rest are here because the castle's own site confirms one. A genuine tea room can still be missing if neither a review nor the operator's own pages have told us about it yet.
Always check before you book
Opening days and hours for castle tea rooms vary a lot by season, and some close entirely over winter. Check the castle's own page (linked from every entry) for current hours before you travel.