WHAT
Café
WHERE
M6, Junction 28; 9 mins
WHEN
Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
Sun 10am-4pm
Dog friendly
Kid friendly
Disabled access
Free WiFi for visitors
Vegetarian or vegan options
Gluten-free options
Organic
Parking available onsite
Recycling/sustainability practices
Leyland’s Worden Park is a haven of mature woodlands, meadows and playgrounds. The 18th-century outbuildings and parkland of what was once Worden Hall (destroyed by fire in 1941) have been rescued and the old stables have been recently colonised by the wonderful Folly Coffee House and Deli.
It’s very much a family affair: sisters Lisa and Paula at the helm, Grandad (a farmer) supplies the veg and Mum and Nan bake magazine-worthy cakes. You can take away a picnic basket to enjoy in the glorious grounds, though many prefer the cosy, almost Victorian-style tea room, where breakfasts of avocado and feta on toast or lunches of black pudding ploughman’s are cheerily served.
Dogs are as welcome as people: there’s a dedicated shower in the car park for sluicing off furry friends after muddy walks and the Folly also has a doggy deli selling canine treats. The large public car park is a five-minute stroll and staff can provide a permit for the small, adjacent car park in inclement weather.
The Folly Coffee House & Deli,
Wordern Arts & Crafts Centre, The Avenue, Leyland,
PR25 1DJ
Tel - 01772 622707
Email - Send email to The Folly Coffee House & Deli
Web - www.facebook.com/thefollycoffeehouse
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