Parsley Hay Refreshments in North West Leicestershire

Best ever scotch egg and sausage roll at Parsley Hay kiosk from the smashing Sue and Kevin. A warm welcome on a grotty summer day while cycling the Tissington Trail

After biking all the way from Mapleton we were ready for a decent snack break. At 1300hrs on a Sunday the queue was massive (expected on a Sunday day!), waited in the queue for 20 minutes to be told the only food they had were sausages and a few cakes - not the menu advertised! The sausages were anaemic and verging on being undercooked and for £4.75 I was very disappointed! Had my legs not needed a rest we would’ve been heading elsewhere!

Had the most amazing tuna melt panini, after 13.5 miles cycling from Ashbourne, it was absolutely perfect - thank you! Definitely one to return to.

Very well placed visitor centre . Large parking area (£4.75 all day). Toilets (FOC) and seating outside so you can refresh yourself before your walk and after!!!!!!! Competitively priced snacks and drinks.

Myself and my partner was on holiday for a week in a cottage in the Peak District. We visited the centre several days cycling, walking and it was amazing. It was safe walking for me on my own. The staff in the cafe is fantastic, kind helpful, even though it's busy the service was 100% great. We will be back. Edd you're fab. We'll definitely coming back. M & M

Disappointed sadly, only wanted a coffee, two teams and a cake. Inefficient, nearly 10 min stood with my wife on crutches, sadly the staff couldnt seem to count, when given a 20 when the bill was 10.50...but were low on change at the end of a weekend had 9.10 but that was the customers fault. On finding a 10 they were still confused even after the next guy gave them 3 change for his ice cream ..or worst case the tip jar clearly had enough change. More important to put the change back in the till in order than to actually make the coffee? Becoming aggressive for my wife finding a pound and dropping it (off balance on her crutches) isn't the answer. Will take a flask next time.

We visited for to find something for lunch, on a summer Sunday. It was bustling but there's lots of seating. The cafe has a modest but adequate menu including a good range of drinks. Food was simple, without frills or pretention. Everything was decent and efficient; staff were friendly-enough . The site also offers bike hire and so forth

I went to the kiosk yesterday with my children and the staff were two young girls, dealing with a picky 5 and 7 year old is usually a task in itself however the two young staff members were very helpful and provided a great service, the Bacon Cob was excellent and the kids thoroughly enjoyed their hot chocolates with a fast and friendly service. Excellent location for a walk with some stunning scenery from the seating area. Will most definitely be visiting again!

Handily situated at Parsley Hay right next to the cycle hire centre this cafe is great for a refuel while using the Tissington and High Peak Trails. We stopped after a whole day of cycling and enjoyed a great cup of tea served by friendly staff.

After a 20 mile ride on the Tissington and High Peak trails we rewarded ourselves with the best hot chocolate we've had in Derbyshire!

A welcome sight....an open café on a windy day. Lovely coffee, lovely teacakes and lovely friendly staff.

Why is it that just after you have ordered your choice of lunch (cheese & onion panini) your wife notices there is a soup of the day, which turns out to be ‘cauliflower cheese’. Big question is do I change my order or .... ? I stuck with my choice, and enjoyed it. We had walked 3 miles to get there, middle of the day. And it was just right. However, I had a taste of the Cauliflower Cheese soup, and if it is available when I do the next leg ....... ? Don’t bother to carry lunch if you are walking, you will miss out.

We had cycled 55km on the trails and were in need of a good lunch stop. We were tempted to go to a pub then then saw a tuna cheese melton the menu here. Absolutely what we needed - delicious panini with generous fillings. £3.95 which was great value. Couldn’t ask for much more!

Stopped here for coffee and cake when cycling on the High Peak trail. Good range of drinks and snacks. Not too busy even on a Sunday

Visited on 20th June 2020At last the toilets are open , only two people allowed in the men's and I guess the women's as well at any one time .How you are supposed to know how many are in there (especially if they are in the cubicles) I don't know .The cafe is now open Yay , social distancing applies but the cycle hire is still closed .

Back in May we had a family walk on the trail. Parked up and had some welcome refreshments. Staff were friendly. It is basically a kiosk so no inside seating. On our return later in the afternoon we would have loved another cuppa, but it had closed. Check the opening hours if it is crucial to your visit. Toilets were open though - more crucial in our case !!

We visited the Tissington trail on a reasonable September day and decided to have a coffee before we set off. I have to say that we hadn't realised that it was just a takeaway place and you couldn't eat inside. The woman behind the counter ignored us for several minutes whilst filling in some paperwork, and I was ready to walk away when she finally deigned to serve us! We just had our coffee sitting in the car before we set off, but next time I will bring a flask as the coffee was extortionate.

The refreshment kiosk closed at 1230 (lunch time) Seem a little odd as there were plenty of potential customers on the Tissington Trail.

Lovely ride only spoilt slightly by walkers who appeared not to want to share! Otherwise nice - choices too if how far you want to ride

very welcome tea but a little on the expensive side cake selection very good opens quite late for cyclists catching the early hours

Offering a range of hot and cold beverages, places in the sun and under the shade. With very much wanted toilet facilities. This place is a godsend!

Great Baps, lovely coffee and a beautiful view, just right to set us up for our walk along the trail. Easy parking but a little difficult to find, drove past the entrance twice! Will be back on our next trip!

Perfect place for a coffee stop after a nice walk. Plenty of seats and good value and a good snack menu

The refreshments outlet was shut when were there, but thankfully the Toilets were open, and I have to say that they are possibly the nicest public toilets I've ever seen on such a trail or similar.

Drive the Ashbourne road and you'll pass the old Parsley hay railway station ..the old railway track is a great bike/ horse or walkway .It also does boke hire .Great cafe ..lovely clean toilets inc disability ones ..but look out for cow's crossing the road

Caminé hasta el sendero de pico alto a este lugar que no había sido antes y no sabía lo que era, pero básicamente es una cafetería y una tienda de alquiler de bicicletas no alquilar bicicletas, pero cualquier que comimos allí. Pedimos un café blanco un chocolate caliente con crema y tostar 2 queso y jamón gratinados y 2 caramelo de shortcake en total llegó a 17 libras ish, que era muy caro para lo que pedimos la comida era agradable, pero no creo que valía la pena lo que pagamos. Nos sentamos a comer, había un montón de bicicletas alrededor de la zona, así que ten cuidado de no ser descuidado por 1 o ver que no viaje más de uno. No hay muchas mesas para la cantidad de gente que realmente ve. Es un lugar muy agradable con unas vistas preciosas.

Después de un gran paseo por el sendero de Tissington paramos en Perejil de heno para algunos refrescos. Teníamos una preciosa y una taza de tocino barm. El menú es muy amplio y todo el mundo parecía estar disfrutando de su comida. A pesar del clima húmedo estaba muy ocupado.

cycled UP to PH needing to replenish fluids on arrival only to discover there are no facilities here. Only a dog dish in evidence. Not even a self serve machine. Plenty bike stuff for sale though in large shop.

Parado en pie junto al sendero de alta. Hoy tenía helado pero muy ocupado con otros clientes comiendo sándwiches, bocadillos de salchichas y bacon muchas otras opciones además de una buena variedad de tés y cafés, incluyendo opciones de hierbas. Servicio muy amable y no hay que olvidar las vistas increíbles. Vale la pena hacer una parada cuando a pie o en bicicleta. Si la sensación de energía de alquiler de bicicletas está al lado. Con parking contiguo hace una buena parada para menos móviles para disfrutar de una bebida y un bocado con unas vistas

This post is to say that the opening times displayed on TripAdvisor ate not correct. It's closed now for the winter Normally this would be a glowing report, good food and cakes!

Fab place for a cuppa either before or after a cycle ride on the Tissington or High Peak bike and walkers trail. The views are to die for before taking off.

Great little cafe. Prompt and polite service. Enjoyed my panini. Finished our afternoon of cycling off nicely.

Enjoyed paninis, cakes and nice drinks here. Despite being a busy sunny afternoon we didn't wait too long and got one of the outdoor tables.

We stopped for a brew while out for a ride on the trail. The toilets were clean, the service was speedy and cheery and the wife was very happy with her coffee (an achievement in itself) we had taken a packed lunch so didn't get involved with the rest of the menu but they had a good variety and the cakes looked fantastic.The tea and coffee were reasonably priced too

A return visit and still enjoyable. You can cycle or walk on a smooth surface. The information boards offer photos and an account of the history of the railway until the Conservative-appointed Dr Beeching closed it.Unfortunately you have to decide how long you want and pay for 2,4 hours or all day. Impossible for new visitors. You can find a free verge to park on round the corner if you hunt for it. Good tea-serving place by the bike hire centre here.

A very welcome and welcoming stop for cyclists on the Penine Bridleway, High Peaqk trail and Tissington trail.

My partner and I had a wonderful trip along the fascinating route along the trail towards Ashbourne and really enjoyed the freedom of the electric assist. We hired two Juicy Bike Classics which zipped us along quite happily for 3 hours. Recommended!

Good tea and snacks place on the railway walk. You can hire bikes too. Staff friendly. Car parking - you have to know in advance how long you need. ... very annoying for a walking and cycling centre.! The day parking ticket is a pricey£4.50 addition. A lot to pay for families.

Food is ok if its open (you can never tell before hand a bit like the local weather) and you don't mind queuing for an age to order on sunny days. No indoor seating.Handy bike centre next door if you have a minor mechanical whilst cycling.