Pensthorpe Courtyard Cafe in North Norfolk - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Went to Pensthorpe cafe today was a bit apprehensive as our visit last year was disgusting we complained and was offered a free coffee which we declined and walked out, our friend who we meet when we holiday in Norfolk told us that it had changed so we went today and what a differents the food was delicious and the staff were so helpful and friendly, l recommend a visit l give it 5 out of 5 stars.

Absolutely beautiful breakfast and lovely restaurant . Best breakfast I’ve had in a while . Good quality produce and finally, someone who knows how to cook a decent egg !

Stopped by for a bite to eat and ordered the open club sandwich and quiche of the day. Sandwich only came on its own so ordered some extra fries and the quiche came with fries and salad which was nearly too much for us and we do like our food! Both were delicious, throughly enjoyed. The staff were friendly and service was quick. I would definitely come back again

Went here for a quick bite and chose the scones. My partner had the fruit one with jam and I had the cheese one. We both had flat white coffees with oat milk. The scones were large and very tasty. The coffee came from a machine and was poor. It was in a small cup as flat whites generally are, but was an espresso with a lot foam on top. There was no milk to taste. Staff were fine.

Arrived early for a Pensthorpe visit. Went for lunch, and sat outside. Wasps a bit of a problem. Plenty of choice of food. Cream tea delicious. Good preparation for our visit!

We visited with our children age 13 and 9. We did the tractor tour which was really informative about the conservation work of Pensthorpe, the history and the different species of birds and planes. This cost extra (about an extra £14 for 2A2C) but was well worth it - the kids were given a spotter sheet of things to spot on the tour so kept them entertained. The park itself has an amazing outdoor play area suitable for all ages. The little stream to walk through was extremely welcomed as a little cool down from the heatwave! We had booked the indoor play area, not sure if it was really suited for our children’s ages (was free to book an hour time slot) but actually they had a great time. It was all wooden and natural and there was a little cafe area and seating upstairs for adults. The walk around the park was really good, lots to see - plants, flowers, sculptures, lakes, bird hides, ducks and flamingoes. There was a lot of walking but also lots of benches along the way to stop and rest at. I was really impressed with the amount of wasp traps in the trees too, wasps usually spoil a day out like this but we didn’t have a problem with them at all. We all really enjoyed our day and thought it was well worth the entrance fee. We will definitely be back.

Lovely day out with lots to see and do, restaurant food very good. We loved feeding the birds and going on the Land Rover trailer trip. Really good day for adults and kids. Kids indoor and outdoor play areas are well designed and great fun 👍👍👍

The Nature Reserve & Kids Play Park is beautiful and have no problem paying £50 for two adults and two kids under 6 as it clearly goes to the upkeep of the place, However the cafe massively lets the place down. First day of half term and seemed to be understaffed. You have to find your own table (No menus so no clue what your going to order) and then join the queue that is tailing out of the door, not ideal if you were on your own with kids. £32 for the following, - two fish finger sandwiches (that although we were told it comes with chips it doesn’t) to be fair to the lad working he did bring out 7 chips in a butter ramekin when we asked -a kids nugget meal, unsure if the nuggets were chicken or a recently deceased flamingo. -3 cans and 2 cartons This is silly money when considering both the quality of food and the wait time (25 minutes in the queue and a further 25 minutes once ordered) We’ve got no issue paying that if the food is up to standard but on this occasion we walked away feeling ridiculously ripped off. I don’t blame the wait staff i think they were working with what they had, it would be much more efficient to have table service. The place was probably at 65% capacity so would be interesting to see the problems when full. Just from looking about and listening I think a lot of other customers were also not over the moon. Food, wait times and service system needs to be massively improved to warrant the prices charged. I think that if we had paid half the price it would have been value for money.

Only gave them 4/5 as found it odd that you had to get a table before you went and ordered, which meant that you had to leave something on the table to reserve it as there were no menus on the tables. After ordering inside, the food is brought to the table, food was very good, egg mayo sandwich came with crisps and a small salad, hot meals were also available. Staff were friendly and seemed very organised

We had a Christmas Sunday Lunch. Nicki and all the staff we fantastic. The meal was lovely, hot & well presented. Nicki went out of her way to be very helpful and friendly A great meal. we can highly recommend this restaurant

Quick moving queue, good service at the till, relatively short wait for our burgers which were extremely tasty with first class chips, all bought to us at our table with a smile. Keep up the good work!

We had a light lunch today in shade outside, which was very good and reasonably priced. You don't need a nice view as you will have just had lovely stroll around the many acres of lakeside woodland with many birds and their songs.

Ni e cake and pretty standard tea. We sat in the outdoor seating area which was quite comfortable, and seemed popular with other customers and Labradors!

see my main Pensthorpe review. But really surprising to have such good quality food in this environment. Plenty of choice and sald with the main lunch. good value to with covid safe measures. nice pleasant outdoor seating too.

Thats what it felt like - whether its true or not we can't recall their pre-covid prices - but certainly we were disappointed when previously it was one of our "places of choice". Shame

We visited Pensthorpe recently with friends - the Millennium Garden always looks amazing at this time of year - and as the Cafe was not busy we decided to have lunch before leaving. The food was good - we had quiche and salad, and "posh" fish finger sandwiches - and served very quickly. The waitress made sure we had everything we needed and returned later to ask if everything was OK. All in all we enjoyed our lunch but just two things could have been better. Firstly, on entering the Cafe to order at the counter, I attempted to use the "automatic" sanitiser dispenser by the door, but having stood with my hand underneath for some time to no avail, I went and found another standard dispenser by the exit door. This worked but the sanitiser was so thick and sticky that I then had to go outside to the loos and wash it off my hands! I pointed out the non-working sanitiser to a young man who was clearing tables, only to be told "well, it was working this morning". Not exactly the customer-oriented reply I was expecting! Our other quibble was being served our food on narrow wooden boards which proved totally useless at containing everything. Having deconstructed our stacked sandwiches in order to eat them, we ended up with food falling off the board onto the table and the floor - which was an expensive waste. Serving a very thick sandwich speared with a stick on a board may look attractive but really isn't practical and, in current times, a wooden board may be perceived as more of a hygiene risk than a china plate put through a dishwasher. Perhaps this might need a rethink. Having eaten in several places since lockdown restrictions were lifted and noticed how much prices have risen, we felt that the Courtyard Cafe was still good value for money and we would certainly eat here again - but preferably not off a board!

We arrived with two small children in the courtyard as the heavens opened about 1145. Unfortunately, they were not serving lunch until 1200, so the queue suddenly became very long for any hot food. There were no child friendly desserts other than massive cakes and...

Had a cup of tea whilst visiting Pensthorpe. Earl Grey was very nice and good quality. Staff were friendly and helpful. Prices for cake not displayed and like most place now, the food was very expensive. As mentioned in my review of Pensthorpe, I think...

We come every week and usually eat in the cafe, love the member discount and all the things in place for the current covid situation are very good. The food is always very nice and brought out very quickly even on very busy summer days....

Excellent choice of food, particularly for young children with the five item lunchbag. Sandwiches all freshly made to order. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive, my only suggestion is that the management need to hire more staff to enable quicker clearing of the tables. Also...

Fantastic facilities, had a great vegan hot meal (pasty with veg, gravy). Slightly disappointing that like many places the hot chocolate already contains milk powder so they can't do a non-dairy version. Also, oddly the menu indicated that a selection of ciders and wines were...

Something for everyone....including vegans! Tasty and portions were large. Very clean and good Covid amenities. Staff are brilliant.

Not an obvious choice for sunday lunch out, perhaps, but the roast beef today was excellent. Great safety-conscious, friendly, competent, and prompt service. A big plateful with lots of seasonal vegetables accompanying a very generous helping of full flavour roast. Coupled with a stroll around...

The food (just takeaway type food at present) was all very tasty. But we were a little taken aback by the plastic containers for each item. We feel there must be a more ecologically friendly solution than this.

We had a fantastic Christmas lunch in the restaurant. All the staff went out of their way to be helpful. There was plenty of food which was very tasty and piping hot. We can highly recommend this establishment. It is also very close to Thursford...

Beautifully cooked pork sunday lunch with all the trimmings, fast service and good prices, whats not to like

Visited today with a group of 4 for Christmas lunch. It's a yearly tradition when we come up to Norfolk to see the Thursford show. Lemon posset is delicious.

We met family from Lincolnshire here for a lunch. It was really great. They thoroughly enjoyed the food - excellently cooked and presented. Hot and very yummy. The staff were friendly and the loos good. Will be returning again for another family get together.

I have wanted to visit Pensthorpe for a while and I can honestly say my expectations were more than met . What a wonderful place to visit The birds were beautiful and I was delighted to spot a little egret and cormorant however alas not...

A very warm welcome at the begining of our day...greeted by member of staff Natasha/tash (blonde hair) who was very accomodating and polite and friendly along with another staff member Beth. So happy we returned at the end of the day too....excellent coffee!!

We were staying near Pensthorpe for a week and ended up eating here twice as the food was good and we enjoyed the reserve afterwards. Both visits the cafe was really busy, but we didn't have to wait long to place our order or for...

Visited cafe yesterday afternoon for tea, serving area inside extremely hot and unpleasant which put us off having any of the cakes on display (although covered) the heat could cause problems with the buttercreams etc. just not worth the risk having sat there for many hours, surly they should be kept cool. Outside seating area very dirty and an abundance of flies on tables (I know it is a natural park but flies like un-clean places/surfances). A table behind us has young teenagers who stood up rather than sit at the table amongst the flies.

Myself and a friend thought we'd give the restaurant a try as our friends had been and said they had a great meal, so I had The Home-Made Halloumi Burger and my friend had a Posh Fish Finger sandwich, what can i say, they were both delicious, my burger was like something id never tried before, with two different dressings incorporated within the brioche bun and the halloumi had been bread crumbed and fried Yummy! My friends Fish Finger sandwich was an actual show stopper, it was huge, two pieces of freshly battered fish, between two doorsteps of white bread, it also had a lemony mayonnaise, again delicious. The service was great, everyone smiled and was attentive without being intrusive, nothing was to much trouble. We then went for a walk around the park, and the gardens and wildlife were beautifully maintained/cared for.After our lengthy walk (30 mins!) We went back for tea and a delicious slice of homemade cake.A really great reasonably priced experience, well done Pensthorpe keep it up

Lovely location and impeccable standards of cleanliness. The perfect end to a day at the nature reserve...tea and cake.

Had an amazing day out, the cafe is great we had lunch and afternoon tea with cake, for 6 people all areas are clean and tidy team our polite and friendly would definitely visit again.

The setting is nice with a courtyard and plenty of internal seating for cooler days. However, we ordered our sandwiches which were not so good. Of the four that came out - one had no mustard, one had a slice of bread missing so was essentially an open tuna mayo sandwich, and another had the wrong bread! Mentioned all this to the waitress but got no real response.

Have reviewed pensthorpe many times,as I have said just go it is excellent, have been 2 more times since my last review in may 2019, just one little niggle ,the Gents toilet by the entrance stinks it needs those giant toilet blocks for the urinal please.

A lovely spot to rest your legs while exploring Pensthorpe, ( or as it is outside the actual park just a pop in). There is a wide selection of food, so you can breakfast on arrival ,or pause for lunch (light or more substantial), or just enjoy tea and cake. You could of course do all three, but judging by the portion sizes we had, (burger and lovely chips), you’d be pushed. Drinks were available for all tastes together with snack items. The food arrived quite quickly and it was well prepared, presented and tasted great. The staff were pleasant and friendly with a smile on service. There is the option of indoor or outdoor seating with large umbrellas if you wanted a bit of shade, there are also clean loos inside. Considering that you are a fairly captive audience prices are reasonable. Give it a try you’ll not be disappointed.

We visited on 24/06/19 and were very impressed by the extensive menu available catering for all appetites and tastes. We sat inside having lunch whilst enjoying the views of the courtyard and the planting surrounding it, which I found very relaxing.

Good value, filling lunch. My husband had the cajun chicken salad - £8, and I had the sweet potato croquettes, which were tasty.

Excellent place to visit for all ages,lovely walks,plenty of nature in all areas,good shops ,have visited many times.staff in all areas helpful.the cafe is well worth a visit at all times,had an excellent breakfast yesterday,have had excellent lunches.plus afternoon tea,s ,food and drink excellent quality.this is a well organised attraction for a good cause.

The park is so large you will need food and drink while there so if you do not take your own this is the only option. We had a lovely lunch and found the staff pleasant and helpful. You are a captive audience so food and drink is not cheap but it is comparable to National Trust cafe prices.

If you are visiting the reserve, almost inevitably you will end up in the cafe. Nothing out of the ordinary but what it does is all fine, our lunch and drinks were all Ok.

If you visit Pensthorpe Natural Park you will be sure to visit the café. During the day we visited twice, in the morning and lunchtime and was not disappoint either time. The food is excellent. The café is accessible without entering the park so worth popping in if you are in the area.

This is a great cafe at a wonderful attraction, started the day with coffee and bacon baps to finish with a fantastic cream tea. Is an amazing cafe.

Just got back from an afternoon tea at pensthorpe (I only found that they do this by chance) it was absolutely delicious and lots of choice. Fantastic value in comparison to other afternoon teas I've had you get 4 different kinds of sandwich (we had cheese and pickle, tuna, egg mayo and ham and mustard) scones and a selection of cakes/desserts (we had coffee and walnut cake, Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle cake, brownies and lemon posset). Would strongly recommend for a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful setting and not expensive at £10.95 per person. Our server sue looked after us and made sure our drinks were topped up!

Visited the courtyard cafe on Sunday 28th April, we had rung beforehand to ask if they could cater Sunday roasts for gluten free and vegetarian, we spoke to the chef who was very helpful and informed us what we could expect. ‘Little Tash’ served us on the day and couldn’t have been more helpful, ensuring we had everything we asked for and also checking ingredients on anything else that we needed. Both my son who is gluten free, my partner, who is vegetarian and I (am Coeliac) had a very lovely meal made even better by the helpfulness of the staff. Thankyou

Hi, The Catering Manager will remember me as part of the Gardening Club that were booked in yesterday 2nd May and our duscussion!!!

A lovely place to rest and eat after a long walk. The staff are really welcoming and you can tell they enjoy there jobs. Lots of choice of food and cakes.

Great and very handy café to visit after a you have exhausted yourself going around the Nature reserve. The coffee was great, as were the cakes! - and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The building is light and airy with a nice outdoor patio to sit in the better weather. What was disappointing was that the place was packed with a 'mother and toddler. group and the noise was unsettling to say the least, with children running round and round like motorbikes going around the wall of death and faces smeared in a mixture of nasal gleet and chocolate. The noise was raucous to say the least as no attempts at parental control was evident. So generally what could be a place I would love to sit and relax in and have a meal, because a bit of a nightmare. Next time I visit I'll make sure it's on a warmer day and I can sit outside. This in no way detracts from the wonderful staff who were actively present and working very hard to try to keep everything clean and in order, so maybe another day will be better.

Visited the Cafe at Pensthorpe, what a hidden gem. The selection of food and beverage is second to none, the staff could not have done more if they tried. Would recommend to everyone.

We went for coffee on arrival and rather wished we hadn’t as neither of us enjoyed our decaf choices- tasted more like instant coffee.

Called in today, the noise upon entering was raucous and the lack of any soft furnishing made it worse. Only one person taking orders and the wait was very long. Once we found a tsble it was hard to carry on a quiet conversation due to the echoing din from assorted clients sll wanting yo make their voices heard. Very staff canteen like in the lack of ambience. Waiting staff were pleasant enough but seem not to have heard of trays so table ckesring was a long drawn out affair.

Have been here a number of times, the food is good, wholesome home cooking, at a reasonable price. Good for families and friends having a coffee, afternoon tea or lunch out.

well... I only had coffee and my husband just had soup, but these were good and we enjoyed the cafe and its ambience.... Very welcome after a lovely long walk round the amazing Nature Reserve, which is really brilliant.

We had lunch here. The Greek Salad was substantial with huge portion of feta cheese. The cheese and mushroom chiabatta was also very good. The sticky toffee pudding was outstanding and unlike many, instead of lukewarm, it was hot. This was the best dessert that I have had for a very long time. All the food was very sensibly priced. As you can imagine, following my comments about the dessert, at £3.95, I felt I had got very very good value! The staff were all you would wish - friendly, helpful, efficient and appropriate.

The park is amazing but this cafe really lets the place down. The food prices genuinely are too high- £1.10 for a packet of Pom bear crisps (multipacks are less than this!).

Called in for breakfast on a quiet midweek morning. The great tasting breakfast was not cheap at around £8.50 and there is no lighter version available. However it was substantial and tasty with quality ingredients. The delivery was also quick The 4 coffees that we had during our dining were not as hot as I would have preferred. The surroundings here are great . There was an interesting free exhibition to view and we also went in the fully stocked shop. We didn't have time or energy for the Reserve sadly.

We stopped here just for a lunch (three of us). There was a good range of food - choice of about 5 hot meals (sausage and mash, chick burger, etc), lunches (salads, mushrooms on toast, etc), sandwiches, jacket potatoes, soup, etc. There was a big range of cakes - sponges to flapjacks to scones. Plus the usual teas, coffees, cold drinks, etc. There were large areas inside to sit - several rooms and they were spacious and light. Outside there was plenty of seating too. We were in a bit of a hurry but the food came quickly. Staff were friendly too, and check we were happy with our meal once we had got started.

Had a day out at Pensthorpe, which included coffee and a scone, and lunch in Courtyard Cafe. Staff friendly and professional, coffee delicious. Plenty of choice of delicious looking cakes and scones. Good choice of sandwiches etc.

We were expecting it to be busier than it was so were pleasantly surprised when we had no issue finding a table, and despite the fact that there was a sign stating there was a 20 minute wait for food, our meals arrived much quicker.

Decided to have lunch outside which in the main was very tasty the staff were very helpful and friendly well done the grilled mushrooms and scampi and chips excellent but the chicken burger not so good according to my Grandson who eats nothing but burgers

We took our two grandchildren here and both had the children's selection box which they enjoyed out baked potato a sausages with mash and veg were very tasty and well presented. They have apparently changed their butcher and the sausages were very tasty. They were only operating one till so the wait to pay was rather long for some. However all in all I think they are still providing excellent food at reasonable prices

Popped here as part of a coach trip for refreshments , had tea and a scone , tea was very good and the scone was delicious and very good value , will visit again

Had Sunday lunch today. Staff were sullen serving. Roast beef dinner came out with burnt inedible Yorkshire pudding which took up middle of plate - so less veg and roast potatoes can be given - crafty! Reluctantly they replaced the Yorkshire pudding but the next one was stale. Desert and coffee were fine. A great shame.

We were on our way to the North Norfolk Coast but called in here for a coffee (as you do). Lovely setting but speed bumps on the approach road. (but mind the ducks and ducklings). Parking is easy and plenty of spaces. A short walk to the amenities and the restaurant. Very pleasant staff with the wares set out before you. You want cake ? - well there's plenty to choose from - all homemade I think.We sat in the courtyard and had our lovely coffee and checked on entry etc. As we didn't intend to stop this day, we went outside to see a parade of ducks with their young - wow. So small and moving so quickly. Shall we stay today? We had decided where we were going but we shall return here - so much to see and do. Take you binoculars and camera oh and a notebook. Well worth a whole day here to enjoy and take it all in.

Booked an afternoon tea in advance for bank holiday Monday. Firstly a massive thank you for letting half of the sandwiches just ham as I can’t have cheese and I don’t like egg/tuna so I was very happy this was done for me. The sandwiches were lovely and on white and wholemeal/granary bread. 5 mini cakes each and a scone each for sweet. The scones came with butter, clotted cream & strawberry jam. The spread was lovely. The only thing we didn’t enjoy was the coffee cake, but this is a personal preference. We requested an outside table with an umbrella shade, this was also done for us. Very nice venue and food was excellent. Such good value at £8.95 pp too. After you purchase a cake and a coffee you may as well pay a couple of extra pounds and do this. Thank you for a lovely time.

We started with coffee and cake. Very tasty and they had gluten free options. Lots of people were having breakfast and bacon rolls etc. Lots of seating indoors and out and a selection of bird and nature related books and magazines to browse.

We arrived as a busy time for lunch but the freshly made baguette didn't take long to arrive.Very friendly staff.

Part of the excellent Pensthorpe Natural Park the cafe is clean, spacious and bright. Unfortunately it suffers badly from the modern disease of flat, hard surfaces everywhere which means if there are more than a handful of people in the cafe no one can converse and be heard because the sound bounces around like an echo chamber. Spoilt our lunch as we were on a long term catch up with family and still don't know what they said. Food was pretty good and not bad for a family attraction, ie. scampi and chips for £8.95 ( according to the online menu) except when we got there they didn't have it. The park itself is fantastic and well worth an all day visit. Shop, viewing gallery and parking all spot on. Considerable trouble has been spent on a kiddies play area by the look of things too.

My daughter booked a table for the two of us for Mother’s Day lunch. Very busy, but staff very friendly and attentive. A fixed menu with four choices of main and three dessert choices. Portion sizes are good but not too large. Everything hot and well presented. Tables decorated with pink napkins and signs wishing mum’s Happy Mothers Day. Well done all, very enjoyable.

Four adults and one 2 year old all enjoyed the soup chips and sandwiches in this family cafe while spending a very cold February day visiting the park.

4 friends had lunch here, also celebrating one of our birthdays. The staff were wonderful, laying a table and reserving it for us, they also put a happy birthday message on the table and then presented the birthday girl with a slice of cake with a candle and sang happy birthday. Brilliant service, and the jacket potato and sandwiches were also very good.

We were a party of 14 having pre-booked the meal. We had exclusive use of one of the rooms which was nice and warm on a cold wet day. The meal was served promptly and all said the food was excellent. Those who had Chicken Chasseur had a bowl with two chicken breasts, nice and moist on mash with carrots and broccoli, there was a lovely thick rich sauce over it. The roast beef was nice and pink and there was a generous helping, the Root Vegetable casserole was served with a hunk of bread and was both tasty and filling. The Apple Crumble with custard and the Sticky Toffee pudding were both very generously portioned and very tasty. The orange syllabub was creamy and light and beautifully flavoured but very filling. The meal included tea/coffee with a mint. Service was good with friendly staff. For under £15 per person I thought this was very good value.

On a very cold and windy January day we visited Pensthorpe whilst staying in Wells. Went into the cafe for lunch and had delcious home made vegetable soup, nice and thick and just right for a cold day. I had a gluten free roll with mine which was one of the nicest gluten free breads I have had. Hubby had a large chunk of granary bread. Prices are reasonable and the cafe itself is clean, tidy and warm.

We visited Pensthorpe on a cold winter's day as a change from our usual summer visits and were not surprised...

Had a Christmas lunch here. Excellent food, great atmosphere and all the staff were very pleasant, friendly and helpful. Happy...

Booked a table for 12.30. Arrived to be told I hadn’t, not too much drama though they found us a...

We visited today as a party of 9 for a business meeting and we were presented with the most wonderful...

Pensthorpe Natural Park Courtyard Cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating. You place your order, get your drinks, and they...

Had breakfast got to be best food in the area,cake is good as well. Friendly staff,dog welcome for future use.

Called in here after visit to the park.

Weather was varied, however there was plenty to amuse our 2yr old on both days. We had a very informative talk on the Pensthorpe Explorer where we ticked off the card and then got a stamp. We played on the outdoor play equipment, looked at the bug hotel, saw the red squirrels and birds and played in the soft play area. We ate both days in the cafe, good quality and value. Would definitely come back when next on holiday.

The menu had a good choice of dishes. It was what I would call family food ideal for a holiday. The service was swift and the staff friendly. The chips - I have never had such crispy and tasty chips. Will certainly go again.

I had a coffee and fruit scone, and my friend had a coffee and shortbread, both delicious.We then had tuna mayo sandwiches on delicious granary bread with crisps and a small salad with balsamic vinegar, unfortunately we could not manage a desert or cake, although there was plenty of choice and they all looked delicious.

it was the summer holidays so thought it would be a long wait. but it wasn't the food was good and came quickly

Eating just after midday I did expect to find it difficult to find a table and all of the outdoor tables were taken however there were plenty of clean tables inside. Ordering is at the till and this was undertaken very efficiently and our food was not that long coming. Two of us had burgers and these were served on a wooden platter with a pail of very nice chips, the burgers were large and very tasty. One had a baked potato with filling and one Salmon fish cakes on a bed of salad with Dill sauce. All plates were cleaned which was testament to the quality.

Having spent the morning in the reserve, needed a light lunch before moving north to the coast. Because of the nice weather the cafe was very busy and all the outside tables were occupied. However, plenty of room inside. Good selection of meals on the menu..

The Courtyard Café is a very pleasant place to visit, whether or not you are visiting the nature reserve. There is loads of parking and it's located just off the main road.I stopped here for a coffee and to allow poochie to stretch her legs. The coffee was lovely and it was very nice to find that the café is dog friendly. The staff are extremely friendly too!

Great place in a beautiful setting, food was lovely and service good. Price was not too bad, we had a full English breakfast very filling. We had sandwiches for the lunch visit well presented. Well worth a visit.

Very limited in all but price. I realise it's really for kids snacks but a little imagination and offering something better than a supermarket cafe wouldn't take much, especially from a company owned and run by Jordans (organic cereals) with a massive government subsidy (HLS).

Arrived too late for lunch but tea and scone was nice - good value, quality and portion size. Plenty of seating available - place was nice and clean.

Plenty of seating and a fair choice of food. Good service from friendly staff. Although quite busy we didn't have to wait very long.

Visited pensthorpe courtyard cafe for afternoon tea lovely fresh sandwiches and to many cakes to eat so we had a doggy bag coffee and tea refilled very reasonably priced and the staff where very friendly very clean would definitely recommend it

Called in for sunday lunch. Partner had roast beef which he said was good. Served very promptly - had only just sat down.Yorkshires and potatoes hadn't liked being under warming lamps as could tell they'd been there a while but ok. Carrots and roast parsnips good. Meat portions good size and tasty. Broccoli stems hard but heads soggy. No cranberry sauce despite roast chicken being 1 of the 2 meats.Reasonable price for portion.

My daughters and i went for afternoon tea for my birthday, firstly i must congratulate the staff, they knew who we were on arrival were friendly and kept checking if we needed refills without being over powering, got it just right throughout our tea, we had beautiful weather and sat outside in beautiful surroundings. Some reviews state ,they had a bit of a wait, but ours was sent out directly, but that isnt the good point, hence only 4 stars, we feel the tea was made ready for us on our arrival, so the sandwiches were dried already, cakes delicious and fairly priced ,( if you see some other prices for pm tea this was a fair price) ,just shame about the sandwiches, so i would have preferred a little wait so our sandwiches were made fresh, scones a little dry too, but jam and cream were amazing. Would i go back, most definitley.

Visited at a very busy lunchtime-served pretty quickly to order. Food arrived pretty promptly, maybe 10 mins wait which we were happy with. Delicious food, good portion size-good value. Disappointed that someone had a dog, which was not kept on the floor- if they are not allowed in the park-why bring them at all?

A busy Mothers Day but we found seating outside with ease in the glorious sunshine. Pre-Warned it may take 20 minutes for food but if didn't. Kids pick your own lunch had a great selection and nice healthy options too - nice to see a good variety of drinks for kids that are not full of additives! She really enjoyed her pick n mix and ate it all! We had jacket potato and a ciabatta with wedges - lovely! Can't complain about any of the food. Good size, nice quality, presented well too. It's slightly on the more expensive side for a meal but it is an attraction cafe so expected these sorts of prices. However it's not too far off the mark though! Went back for cake and coffee later, so couldn't have been too bad! ;)

I visited the cafe with my wife, it was a group booking and there were about 20 of us. The menu was restricted, Roast Beef, Chicken and Vegetable Stew and Stilton and Broccoli Bake, The Beef was very popular and was very nice and tender although another slice would have been welcome, potatoes and vegetables were very well cooked. The Bake was very tasty if a bit lacking in sauce really. Choice of Desserts saw Apple crumble the most favoured, a nice tasty helping with custard. The White Chocolate mousse was somewhat grainy and tasteless. We had coffee and mints and the coffee was very nice, not the usual, it actually had some taste. Service was as always here efficient and all done with a smile. This cafe is certainly worth a visit if only for its beamed roof!

Visited on a Sunday lunchtime and it was pleasantly quiet. Both had a Jacket Potato and a coffee and was 5p off £18.00 so was quite pricey but the food was nice enough.