Services & amenities
1101
Service options
- Takeout
- Yes
- Dine-in
- Yes
- Delivery
- No
02
Highlights
- Great tea selection
- Yes
03
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- No
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- No
04
Payments
- Credit cards
- Yes
- Debit cards
- Yes
- NFC mobile payments
- Yes
05
Parking
- Free street parking
- Yes
- Paid parking lot
- Yes
Categories and services
- Tea house
- Bistro
Gallery
12
Customer reviews
5
4
3
2
1
Review topics
- cake 39
- scones 29
- lunch 19
- books 12
- sausage rolls 11
- soup 11
- quiche 8
- pot of tea 8
- village 7
- cheese scone 7
Available reviews: 15
Visited this lovely little tearoom as we waited for our return journey on the light railway. We had the house tea-for-two, two sausage rolls (mustard, & apple), and two scones (plain, & lavender) - all of the above being fantastic. The owners were so kind & welcoming. All their…More reviews
Visited this lovely little tearoom as we waited for our return journey on the light railway.
We had the house tea-for-two, two sausage rolls (mustard, & apple), and two scones (plain, & lavender) - all of the above being fantastic.
The owners were so kind & welcoming. All their baked goods are made in-house every morning. The result is incredible food, and an excellent range of food-options to choose from.
Highly recommend if you‘re visiting via the light railway, passing through on bike, or otherwise. 5 stars.The food was absolutely incredible!! I might have had the moistest, most delicious cake of my life here. Every cake is handmade by the owner herself, and it shows in every bite. Paired with an amazing drink, the entire experience was unforgettable.
Lovely quirky tea room with very friendly staff who gave us a really warm welcome and dog friendly. Home made scones were delicious. Inside and outside seating. Charlie our whippet love the gravy bones they gave him. 😋😁👍
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Came here after walking round Walsingham Abbey with our little dog and it was such a pleasant surprise!! The cafe is quaint and unique. We were lead upstairs to some tables and chairs and there was a sofa too, and bookshelves along the walls of all different genres. The atmospher…More reviews
Came here after walking round Walsingham Abbey with our little dog and it was such a pleasant surprise!!
The cafe is quaint and unique. We were lead upstairs to some tables and chairs and there was a sofa too, and bookshelves along the walls of all different genres. The atmosphere was so homely and welcoming, and everyone was really friendly and cheerful.
We loved the china teapots and saucers that our delicious English breakfast tea came with!! My mum had a crumble with homemade custard and said it was amazing - I tried the custard and it had cinnamon and nutmeg in... Absolutely incredible flavour!! I had gluten free teacake and butter and it was such a wonderful surprise to have this option. It tasted lovely. There were also gluten free crumpets on offer and a whole range of different homemade soups.
The food was quickly served after ordering, and they also brought some dog treats for our dog which was so sweet!
Thank you to the ladies who were cooking and serving the food - they were all incredibly friendly and smiley, and really made our day. Will 100% be back again to try some more of their homemade food. Can't recommend highly enough!- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Dietary restrictions
- Gluten free crumpets and teabread, as well as homemade soups.
- Vegetarian offerings
- Large vegetarian selection
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you Katherine and it was lovely meeting you and your Mum.
Had the pleasure of dining here and can’t praise it enough. Had the most flavoursome vegetable soup with a fresh, out of the oven cheese and chilli scone - a match made in heaven. Served by the owner/chef - what a lovely lady, the tearoom is a credit to her passion and talent in the kitchen.
What a lovely idea, coffee, cake and lots of books to read, ideal for creating a lovely atmosphere but also ideal for the solo traveller. The tea was great and the tea bread lovely, although the Earl Grey tasted weird. A lovely place in a lovely village
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Other
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you for your lovely review Tony. I think you may have been served the Vanilla Earl Grey by mistake, I’m very sorry about that. Anytime you’re here with us again, and we hope you are, please let any of us know if something is not quite right and we will change it if possible. 🌞
Such a wonderful place. We will be back. Brilliant food. Wonderful company and great chat. Could stay all day! Decor was pretty too!!! Cheese scone and soup is not to be missed and the lemon and lavender cake was super yummy! Big enough to share with my pops! Thankyou ladies. Until next time!!!
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Scone, Cream Tea, Soup of the Day
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Jess it was lovely to meet you. Thank you 🌞
My three friends took me here for afternoon tea to celebrate my forthcoming (massive) birthday. It was absolutely THE most fabulous afternoon! We have been here a couple of times before and the afternoon tea is always far and away the best we’ve had anywhere - and today’s was no …More reviews
My three friends took me here for afternoon tea to celebrate my forthcoming (massive) birthday. It was absolutely THE most fabulous afternoon! We have been here a couple of times before and the afternoon tea is always far and away the best we’ve had anywhere - and today’s was no exception - in fact it was the best yet! I counted 8 (EIGHT!) courses and then out came a beautiful strawberry and lemon birthday cake - with candles! It’s years since anyone made me a birthday cake.
Thank you so much to my lovely friends for taking me here - and to Sam who is without doubt the greatest hostess and best baker in Norfolk, and maybe the world! Now, if she could just find time to write a recipe book ….. Gill xxxI love this unique “fairy tail”tea house. As soon as you step in, you are welcome by Sam and her team. The food is deliciously home made and full of flavours, the menu is unique and change every day. Sam is proud to work all organic products on her kitchen and that comes through when you experience a meal here. If in Walsingham is definitely a place to stop. ☕️
What an exceptional find! The small town is lively and this little cafe is just tremendous. The tea and coffee is reasonably prices, with an excellent cappuccino. We had a lemon scone with lemon curd and it was delicious. Sat outside watching the world go by, is so relaxing. Loved the place, the staff, the food and the vibe.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Other
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Scone
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you very much, that’s wonderful to hear! We hope to see you again.
Gorgeous tea room with delicious homemade food. Quirky decor. Lovely welcoming staff.
This place is such a gem. Sam and the staff were so lovely and the atmosphere is fab. The pump house pie was incredible and really filling...so will have to go back for dessert one day! Coffee was great too. Definitely 100% reccomend and I can't wait to go back.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Recommended dishes
- Pot Pies and Crustless Quiche
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you Claire. So happy you enjoyed your time with us and looking forward to seeing you again!
Had the homemade lentil soup and one of the lovely warm honey and lemon scones for pud. Absolutely delicious. Staff very warm and friendly. Place is so quaint and eccentric. Full of things to look at and talk about. Prices decent too. Recommend.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
Owner response
Thank you! Our Lentil soup is a happy daily favourite🌞so happy you enjoyed your time here!
Came here earlier today in a group of six- the staff immediately made us feel welcome and truly elevated our experience. The drinks were amazing (best hot chocolate I have ever had) and were served in beautiful cups and saucers, matching the stunning interior design! We had scones and mine was the best cheese scone I have ever had! We had an amazing time and can’t wait to come again.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Brunch
Owner response
Thank you Lily, it was lovely meeting you all, thank you!
A lovely traditional tea room with the added interest of a second hand bookshop. Right in the Heart of the village by the old pump with outside tables if the weather is nice. Great service and food from very friendly staff. If they are not too busy ask about the old shop cupboards!
Owner response
Owen, thank you so very much for your review. Yes please ask about the building as we are so privileged to be able to operate from such a fantastic old building with some very unique original interior cabinets and of course the amazing old beams. Very pleased you enjoyed your visit with us.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:30–16:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:30–16:00
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10:30–16:00
- Sunday
- 10:30–16:00
Confirmed by this business 5 weeks ago
Find us
Read & Digest Tearoom By The Old PumpWalsinghamGet directions
Questions & answers
101Do you need your book? Or can you just turn up and get a table?
Yes booking is definitely recommended 🌞
From the business
2We are closed for a few days holiday. Sept 11th and back open September 18th
Back Open Thursday September 18th 2025
Closed Sunday June 15th
Off schedule closing day, June 15th 2025
Location details
- street
- 54 High St
- postalCode
- NR22 6AA
- plusCode
- VVVF+PH Walsingham, United Kingdom