Unique Northumberland afternoon tea found on an old train

You can also get paninis and toasties. <i>(Image: Tripadvisor)</i>
You can also get paninis and toasties. (Image: Tripadvisor)
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Going for an afternoon tea can be a relaxing way to spend a day off or even to celebrate a special occasion.

If you are looking for an afternoon tea that is a bit different from your usual traditional tearoom, you might want to take a trip out to Bellingham.

At the Heritage Centre there, you will find a cosy café found in an old Mark 3 HST train carriage.

The old train carriage used to run on the East Midlands main line but now has been repurposed into a tearoom.

What is Tea on the Train like?

Tea on the Train offers an adults and children’s afternoon tea that comes with sandwiches, scones with jam and cream or cheese, a slice of traybake, and a pot of tea or coffee.

There are plenty of other lunch options as well, from toasties and paninis to a soup of the day.

Many of the cakes and scones are homemade, with lots of the other products being sourced from the local area.

You can top your meal off with a hot coffee or soft drink.

The carriage offers you first-class comfort while enjoying your meal with tables of four and two.

If you would rather sit outside, there are a few tables in the outdoor covered seating area.

What do reviews say about Tea on the Train?

Tea on the Train has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with 48 people leaving reviews.

One person wrote: “A quirky little tea room in a repurposed railway carriage.

“The seats are remarkably comfortable, tables for 4 down one side of the aisle and tables for 2 down the other with outdoor seating for the better weather days.

“The staff were friendly and efficient.

“We had a nice pot of tea served in china cups and we shared a sandwich.

“We are always happy when a shared sandwich is delivered on separate plates with a generous garnish on each.



“It’s just the way a good cafe should operate.”

Another person wrote: “Yes, it really is a train!

“So the atmosphere is very original and innovative.

“It is situated right next to an excellent Heritage Centre so we thoroughly recommend visiting the Centre where you learn a lot about the social history of the area then taking a break to enjoy tea or casual food on the train.

“All was very good and congratulations to those who run this place.”

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