The Café in the Dene entrance beside Castle Eden Dene

Peterlee, County Durham

Oakerside
Tea Rooms

A welcoming stop beside Castle Eden Dene for breakfast, lunch, coffee and something sweet.

A tea room by the dene

Oakerside Tea Rooms sits beside Castle Eden Dene, offering a relaxed place to pause before or after a walk. The tea room serves breakfast, lunch and brunch, alongside coffee and desserts, with seating indoors and outdoors in the courtyard and wildlife garden. Families, groups and well-behaved dogs are welcome. Accessible parking and an accessible entrance help make visits easier, while nearby cycle racks and a small car park suit different journeys. Open every day from 10am to 4pm, it is a straightforward local stop for something warm, sweet or savoury.

Plan your visit

Open every day
10am-4pm

Courtyard and
wildlife garden

Welcoming
families and dogs

Parking and
accessible entrance

Google reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 53 ratings

Em
Em★★★★
“Lovely little cafe - lovely quality drinks that are affordable. The staff were fab!”
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brad robinson
brad robinson★★★★★
“Brilliant service, very family and dog friendly. Lovely coffee and food. Easy parking.”
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Find us beside Castle Eden Dene

1 Stanhope Chase
Peterlee SR8 1NJ
United Kingdom
Opening hours
Every day, 10am-4pm
Getting here
Free car park, street parking and cycle racks
Access
Accessible parking and entrance
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FSA food hygiene rating: 4 Inspected 22 January 2026