WAGON Wheels are the top tea time treat which remind most across the region of their childhood.

The double chocolate-covered biscuit with the marshmallow filling prompted the most feelings of nostalgia in both the North-East (44.74%) and in Yorkshire and the Humber (48.15%), according to a survey by children's charity Dreams Come True.

Custard creams were second favourite (42.11%) in the North-East but tastes differed in Yorkshire and the Humber with Pink Wafer Fingers (38.27%) followed by Custard Creams (34.57%) and Iced Gems (30.86%).

In the North-East Pink Wafer Fingers (39.47%) came third with Battenburg and Iced Gems in joint fourth.

Nationally, Wagon Wheels topped the treat sparking most nostalgic childhood feelings, though this was overtaken in Scotland and Wales by Jammy Dodgers.

There was also a disparity between the sexes when it came to Iced Gems, with 41.5% of females to 22.5% of males while 29.5% of the fairer sex had fond memories of Fondant Fancies versus just 15% of males.

Across the age groups, the survey found different trends regarding either availability or popularity of different tea-time treats between generations; most notably Battenburg cake, with 40% of Over 55s chose this tea-time treat as reminiscent of their childhoods, compared to just 20% of 18 to 24 year olds.

Jammy Dodgers also saw a marked discrepancy between the generations, with 46% of 18 to 24s citing these as a memorable childhood tea-time treat compared to just 25.5% of Over 55s.

The survey was carried out on behalf of Dreams Come True to coincide with its launch today of Dream Tea 2015 – its annual fundraising campaign, taking place in June.

The Dream Tea rallies people across the country to take time out, gather friends and take part in the nation’s favourite pastime; having a cup of tea and a slice of cake or biscuit, all while raising funds to provide the power of dream fulfilment to unwell children.

TEA-TIME TREATS SURVEY RESULTS

UK

Wagon Wheel: 42.80%

Pink Wafer Fingers: 34.80%

Jammy Dodgers: 32.70%

Iced Gems: 32.10%

Battenburg: 31.60%

Custard Cream: 31.20%

Victoria Sponge: 26.00%

Jaffa Cake: 24.80%

Tea Cakes: 22.70%

Fondant Fancies: 22.30%

Bakewell Tart: 16.90%

Crispy Cake: 12.10%

Eccles Cake: 11.50%

Banana Cake: 4.70%

Devonshire Apple Cake: 2.40%

TOP FOUR TEATIME TREATS PER REGION

NORTH -EAST

Wagon Wheels 44.74%

Custard Creams 42.11%

Pink Wafer Fingers 39.47%

Battenburg/Iced Gems 28.95%

YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER

Wagon Wheels 48.15%

Pink Wafer Fingers 38.27%

Custard Creams 34.57%

Iced Gems 30.86%