Cake, biscuits and scones in the display unit in the tea-room — Warm up with a hot drink from one of our cafés | © National Trust Images / Andrew Butler

Places to eat in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

Feeling peckish? You'll be spoilt for choice when it come to places to eat in Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Why not try Quarry Bank's Weaving Shed restaurant and enjoy a warm drink and a slice of cake as the river flows below you or catch up with friends and family at Lyme's Timber Yard café?

There are some great pit-stops to refuel at when you visit places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

A selection of cakes and savouries from above

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Quarry Bank

Looking for some refreshment? Choose from three venues at Quarry Bank, which include a riverside restaurant and a garden café. Each of them offers a range of hot and cold meals, snacks, cakes and bakes.

Visitor enjoying a scone at a National Trust cafe

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Dunham Massey

There's a great choice of food and drink at Dunham Massey, with options to sit inside or outside. Afterwards, visit the shop and discover a treasure trove of goodies, ideal for a gift or souvenir.

A stylised photograph looking down on table with a cream tea for two, with scones and jam and mugs of tea.

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Lyme

Feeling peckish during your visit to Lyme? There's a choice of eateries, each serving a wide range of snacks and drinks. After you've refuelled, head to the shops to browse for a special gift or souvenir.

Afternoon tea with fruit scones, clotted cream and jam in the restaurant at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

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Little Moreton Hall

The cosy tea-rooms at Little Moreton Hall offer delicious meals and treats all year round and are open Wednesday – Sunday from 10.30am. During the school holidays the tea-rooms are open seven days a week, giving you more chances to pop in and have a brew.

Someone holding a bowl of soup with bread on the side

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Tatton Park

Stop off for lunch made from Tatton produce at the Stables Restaurant. Then take home some local produce from the Stableyard shops.

Reusable cup discount and free water

If you buy a hot drink from one of our cafés using your own reusable cup, we'll give you 25p off your drink. We also offer free drinking water at all the places in our care.

Two women behind a serving counter laden with cake

Allergen information

Most of the food and drink we serve at the places in our care is prepared on-site in our kitchens. We use a wide range of ingredients, so we can’t guarantee that our products are allergen-free. Please always check the current ingredient information with our staff, who’ll be happy to help.

Pack a picnic blanket and head to one of the North West’s top spots to picnic outside on a sunny day.

A view of the garden and historic house in spring

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The garden at Dunham Massey

Recently voted as the best place to picnic in the North, spread out your blanket on the lawn to enjoy your lunch alongside the early summer borders at Dunham Massey.

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The walled garden at Hare Hill

Bring a picnic and relax in the tranquil garden at Hare Hill. Take a leisurely stroll around the walled garden and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

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The mill meadow at Quarry Bank

Take in the awe-inspiring sight of Quarry Bank’s mighty mill with a picnic on the mill meadow. Head to the Garden Café to grab a refreshing cold drink.

The South front of Lyme seen across the lake in springtime, Cheshire, framed by daffodils blooming across the banks

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Outside the Orangery at Lyme

See the garden in its glory at this estate near Stockport as you pause for a fresh al fresco picnic beside the Orangery at Lyme.

Rest and refuel after getting out in nature with your dog. Here’s a selection of the best North West walks with dog-friendly cafés at places we look after.

A dog and owner enjoying their snack break

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Visiting Lyme with your dog

Dogs are welcome in all areas of the 1,400-acre park and garden, and in the house cafés on a short lead. Plus, there are designated areas to run off-lead too. After your walk, head to the Timber Yard Café and ring the doggy doorbell for one of our team members, who'll pop out and take your order. You can settle in the Muddy Paws indoor seating area and borrow a blanket or water bowl.

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Visiting Dunham Massey with your dog

The flat circular paths at Dunham Massey are great for dog walks. For a frozen treat or warm drink, you can sit with your dog inside the Ice Cream Parlour and a section of the Stables Restaurant. Or, enjoy outdoor refreshments on the Stamford Café terrace with your furry friend.

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Dog-friendly visits to Quarry Bank

Explore woodland paths that snake alongside the river Bollin and seasonal highlights in the garden at Quarry Bank. Enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes, snacks and ice cream in the Upper Garden Café where dogs on leads are allowed to join you.