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Warm up with a hot drink from one of our cafés | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

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?

Places to eat in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

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

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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.

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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 shops and discover a treasure trove of goodies, ideal for a gift or souvenir.

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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.

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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 7 days a week, giving you more chances to pop in and have a brew. Read on to discover more about the quaint tea-rooms and the estate's pre-loved bookshop.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Walks with dog-friendly cafés

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.

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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.

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