Afternoon Tea Week in Manchester - where to celebrate and the best deals

It's become a staple of the summer season and over the next seven days Afternoon Tea Week is back across the UK as diners celebrate one of the most quintessentially British culinary pastimes.

Taking place every second full week in August - in this case Monday, August 12 to Sunday, August 18 - it's the ideal excuse to book yourself into one of Manchester's very best tea rooms, cafes or hotels for a pot of tea, some dainty finger sandwiches and scones with plenty of clotted cream.

The tradition is said to date back to the mid-19th century when the seventh Duchess of Bedford and her friends got a bit peckish mid-afternoon, and opted for some tea and sweet treats. To celebrate, this week, a number of venues are offering discounts on their Afternoon Tea offer.

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And here in Manchester the tradition endures with a number of tearooms, deli, cafes and upscale hotels all serving up their spin on the much-loved culinary experience.

Our list below is far from exhaustive, but gives a taste of some of the brilliant afternoon tea options available across Greater Manchester. So, whether its a Alice in Wonderland-themed dining experience, or high tea with a view that you're after, there's something for every appetite, budget and dietary requirement - and there's some great offers too.

Let us know if there is anywhere else we should try in the comments.

It's one of Manchester's oldest and most prestigious hotels - and last year The Midland was hailed among the best in the UK for its traditional afternoon tea. The luxury hotel has been serving up the delicacy to customers for 120 years - and its won rave reviews over the years.

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