Tucked away among beautifully landscaped gardens on the North Yorkshire coast, this quaint Victorian tearoom feels like a step back in time.
For more than a century, locals have flocked to Saltburn's Valley Gardens in search of a peaceful escape from the busy town centre.
Surrounded by woodland walks and wildlife, it's a place of pure bliss.
Once used by smugglers moving goods under the cover of darkness, the network of woodland paths is now one of the area's most popular places for walkers, wildlife lovers and photographers.
Valley Gardens, Saltburn.
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Some favourite attractions within the valley include Italian gardens, a miniature railway, a woodland centre, play areas, and wildlife enjoying the natural habitat.
Tucked away in Valley gardens, you can also find a charming Victorian-themed tearoom.
Sitting next to a beck that is often used for water sports in the summer months, the tearoom is surrounded by greenery from the Italian gardens.
It offers visitors a peaceful place to unwind after walking and exploring the Valley Garden.
The Valley Gardens Tearooms, Saltburn.
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A beck runs through Valley Gardens, and is often used for water sports during the summer months.
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The Valley Gardens Tea Rooms is said to have "a homely feel as if you're visiting your great grandmother's home - warming and welcoming."
The café serves Yorkshire tea, homemade cakes, and a full food menu, with vegan options and dog treats also available.
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Outside, the law is perfect for children can to run around and play while parents enjoy a brew and a biscuit as they take in the surrounding nature.
The gardens themselves form part of one of the North Yorkshire coast's most ambitious Victorian developments, after being transformed during the industrial revolution into a purpose-built seaside resort.
The Valley Garden's ornamental flower displays, decorative columns, and gravel walkways continue to provide a glimpse into the area's Victorian heritage alongside Saltburn's famous cliff lift and pier.