Visitors having lunch in the café at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland — Visitors in the café at Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Places to eat in the North East

Tuck into some tasty local fare at cafés in places across the North East such as the Brewhouse Café at Seaton Delaval Hall and Wallington's Clocktower Café – whether you're in need of a takeaway coffee to perk you up or something more substantial. There's also lots of opportunities for a fresh spring picnic outside.

From takeaway coffee to hearty lunch, here are some great places to eat in the North East.

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Shopping and eating at Cragside

Break up your day by visiting one of the eateries at Cragside, and pop into the shop, set in the old stable block near the tranquil Tumbleton Lake.

Visitor enjoying a warm drink on a cold day from the Clocktower cafe

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Eating and shopping at Wallington

Stop by the Clocktower Café at Wallington for a selection of hot and cold drinks, and homemade bakes. Then browse the shop for gifts, books, homewares and more.

Café staff member serving warm drinks at Gibside

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Eating at Gibside

There’s something for everyone at Gibside’s cafés, including freshly made sandwiches, tasty jacket potatoes, kids' lunchboxes and, of course, really good coffee.

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Eating at Hadrian's Wall

Housesteads Visitor Centre is a great place to grab some refreshments during your day out at Hadrian's Wall.

A family sit around a circular picnic bench at Hardcastle Crags drinking from takeaway cups

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Eating and shopping at Ormesby Hall

Looking for some refreshments during your visit to Ormesby Hall? The café serves a wide range of drinks and snacks to eat in or take away. Afterwards, stop by the second-hand bookshop to pick up your next page turner.

A family enjoying Seaton Delaval Hall's historic Brewhouse Cafe outdoor seating

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Eating at Seaton Delaval Hall

During your visit to Seaton Delaval Hall, stop by the Brewhouse Café. Housed in a 17th-century building, it offers a wide range of drinks and snacks, as well as indoor and outdoor seating.

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Eating and shopping at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

Discover where to eat, drink and browse for second-hand books during a visit to Souter Lighthouse and The Leas.

Dress for the weather and enjoy an al fresco lunch at some of the North East's most stunning landmarks. Grab some provisions and join us.

A family of four, 3 adults and a child, are walking between the trees at Cragside. It's autumn, and the leaves on the trees are turning and the ferns lining the path are orange. The sunlight is warm and golden.

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Cragside

Find your favourite picnic spot on the estate at Cragside. From lakeside dining to feasting among the trees and shrubs, tuck into tasty treats from the tea-room and enjoy the scenery.

Gibside Chapel covered in a blanket of winter snow

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Gibside

At Gibside you'll find plenty of picnic spots in the wide open spaces and can enjoy Derwent Valley views, historic buildings and wildlife aplenty.

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort with snow-dusted hills behind

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Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort

Work up an appetite as you search for the perfect spot for a bite to eat along Hadrian’s Wall.

View of Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland from the North West taken on a stormy winter afternoon

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Embleton and Newton Links

Pack a picnic and explore the golden sands of the Northumberland Coast. Enjoy your sandwiches on the long beach of Embleton Bay, or follow the Craster to Low Newton trail.

The red and white striped tower and white buildings of Souter Lighthouse with its square white Foghorn House topped with two large black horns in the foreground.

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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas

With coastal views and wildlife to spot, plenty of fresh air and miles of open grassland, Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is an ideal spot to sit, eat and contemplate.

A family exploring the garden in autumn at Wallington, Northumberland

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Wallington

There’s plenty of room to escape the crowds at Wallington and settle back for an al fresco meal after a busy day’s exploring.

A view across fields and clumps of trees and bushes towards the Greek style many columned folly of Penshaw Monument on top of a grassy hill against a pale blue sky with light streaks of cloud.

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Penshaw Monument

Penshaw Monument isn’t just Wearside’s most beloved landmark, seen for miles around, it also has great views across Tyneside and Wearside, which makes it the perfect place to unpack your picnic hamper.