6 of the best places to celebrate Afternoon Tea Week in Leeds

August 14 marks the start of national Afternoon Tea Week, celebrating one of the nation's favourite dining traditions - so what better excuse to indulge in extra helpings of tea and cake?

From swanky hotels to cosy tea rooms, Leeds has plenty of venues to celebrate the week and enjoy a sweet pick-me-up.

Just Grand! Vintage Tearoom

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Enjoy a slice of nostalgia at this vintage tearoom in the Victorian Arcade, where home baking, tea drinking and good old fashioned service reign supreme.

As well as the traditional afternoon tea, they also serve a gentleman’s tea, which includes a bottle of Yorkshire beer and a pork pie - and you can swap your tea for a glass of bubbly, if you’d prefer.

Visit: 8-9 Grand Arcade, New Briggate, LS1 6PG - just-grand.co.uk

42 The Calls

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Tuck into a lavish affair of delicate finger sandwiches, including cucumber, egg mayonnaise, smoked salmon, and brie, chilli and pear sandwiches, followed by homemade cakes, mini desserts and warm scones, served with a variety of teas to be enjoyed in the elegant River Room, overlooking the River Aire.

Visit: 42 The Calls, LS2 7EW - 42thecalls.com

Dakota Deluxe

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Bask in the lap of luxury at this ultra glamourous hotel, where you can tuck into a variety of decadent afternoon teas comprising light finger sandwiches, handmade cakes, savoury treats and a range of teas from Taylors of Harrogate, all presented on an elegant stand.

Visit: 8 Russell Street, LS1 5RN - leeds.dakotahotels.co.uk

Firelake Grill House

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Serving the chef's choice of delicate finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and preserves, a special daily pastry and unlimited tea or coffee, guests will want for nothing at this stylish grill house and cocktail bar.

And if you want something a little fancier, you can upgrade to a gin or champagne afternoon tea, priced at £21.70 and £22.70 respectively.

Visit: The Light, 13 The Headrow, LS1 8TL - firelakeleeds.co.uk

The Mansion

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Escape to the luxury of this grand mansion in Roundhay Park for an afternoon of decadence in The Garden Room, where you’ll be treated to a range of tasty sandwiches, an array of cakes and fancies, finished off with a freshly baked fruit scone, loaded with jam and clotted cream. Delish.

Visit: The Garden Room, Mansion Lane, LS8 2HH - dine.co.uk

Browns

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Serving a delicious selection of butter brioche rolls, home baked buttermilk scones with clotted cream and a variety of mini desserts, diners have all of their sugar cravings well catered for at Browns.

And if you fancy really spoiling yourself, add a glass of Moet Champagne or Warner Edwards Rhubarb Gin, for just £21.95

Visit: Unit H28 The Light, 70-72 The Headrow, LS1 8EQ - browns-restaurants.co.uk