Salvation Army Hadleigh Tea Rooms in Castle Point

Lovely lunch & home made cakes served, very reasonable price. Although need to pre-book, open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Excellent idea to allow the trainees to learn & practice their skills.

Be aware that although the Tea Rooms are re-opening for the forst time since lockdown, there is no cooked food, and they are only opening Mondays and Fridays. You need to go to their website and make a booking as they are not taking walk -ins. Once the people running it get in the swing of things, menus and opening days may change. They are mostly youngsters running the tea rooms now, so if you go, be polite and be prepared to make allowances. They will be doing their best.

A lovely cafe for all the family, wonderful ethos and a great cause to support with your patronage. Look up the history of Hadleigh Farm and William Booth

The Hub Cafe at Hadleigh Park is run by the Salvation Army and can get really popular. It serves rolls, sandwiches, salads, sausage rolls , chips as well as specials and all are delicious. There are a variety of hot and cold drinks and they are superb, the lattes are highly recommended. The staff here are very friendly too and the location, where you can eat inside or out, overlooks the Thames Estuary with breathtaking views. There is also a play area for youngsters and of course, the mountain biking track. Really lovely place and great to have it on my doorstep.

Visited here, with friends, for a mid week lunch. Was a bit disappointed that there was no jacket potatoes but was delighted that my second choice....a tuna and cheese panini...was delicious. It was huge with a lot of filling and served with a side salad. Had a slice of victoria sandwich and coffee for dessert and, whilst the coffee was a little on the cold side, the homemade cake was lovely. I would recommend this place and would definitely return myself. You should be aware, however, that there is a charge of £1 an hour for parking.

Have visited here a couple of tomes now and the staff are always welcoming. The tearooms are ideally placed with a great view of the river Thames. The selection of food is quite good and the service is excellent. Very good value for money and well worth a visit. There is a pay and display car park so dont forget to have some change.

Very pleasant. Most enjoyable way to spend a bit of time. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Lovely scenery

Not a fan of the chips. Skins on chips are not my thing. They sell jam and honey which is good. They store cake in fridge which makes it dry. Till staff didn't crack a smile. Lovely area tho. And country park next door is wonderful. Food is ok tho. Clean place. So a real mixed reviews. Great for a cuppa tea.

Had lunch before going into rare breed park. Great jacket potato with coronation chicken. Quick service and lovely views

Great place for refreshments on a walk. Plenty of tables outside or in. Near petting zoo. Plants and other goodies for sale. Friendly staff.

Salvation Army tea room worth a visit for lunch great food very fresh really good value for money and friendly staff

Super leuk voor met kinderen! Ze kunnen xe dieren zien en aaien. Koffie is betaalbaar en prima van smaak.

This is a brilliant place, not just a great cafe/restaurant with beautiful views, and Hadleigh Castle and the rare breeds farm close by, but also it provides a much needed service to the community. Staff are very keen and very helpful. Thank you Sally Army.

Good, reasonable food. Limited menu but enough choice to suit all. Quick service and very helpful. Food was nice and accurate. Worth a visit if in the area.

Good food and quick service. Exceptional value for money. Return visit and wasn’t disappointed. Shame there isn’t a children’s menu other than a sandwich box. Chips were lovely!

Came here early April and advised in advance we were a group of 18. They asked for meal choices which was no problem. When we arrived a table was reserved and set. The T&Cs were quick and hot and the meals (mostly Jackets) very soon after, nicely presented, hot and tasty. Well done Sally ! Walk to the castle before/after as you get tremendous views (5 mins away).

Was lovely sitting outside with my dog and the view was lovely. Had a cup of tea. There was a drink for my dog. The food looked lovely aswell.

Visited the tea rooms for a super veggie breakfast & lots of tea.

It’s ethos is superb and the venue is a great idea with lovely views, but folks don’t forget to wipe the tables Toilets good too

Took my mum and dad here today for lunch as they have been here for just a cuppa in the past. Stunning views over Hadleigh Castle and the Estuary. The ham and cheddar ploughmans is probably the best I have had for a long time and under £6 !! Great value, food and service. We will be back in the summer.

This is literally down the road to me and although I take a walk around and pop into the farm occasionally with family I’ve never sampled the tea rooms. Whilst family were down we decided to pop in. Very nice inside, clean good space although I think it could be a little more quirky to go with the area being so old town! Menu isn’t overall massive but it’s good and caterers for a nice munch out. Sandwiches, banquettes, jackets, things on toast etc. You have to pounce on a table and order at the till which is fine as it does get a little busy but nothing major. Food comes out well presented and looking yummy! Food sized portions too. Sweet things also very appealing so we obviously had to sample that as well.

Quick lunch with friends. Lovely views over farm land and down to the coast. Good for children who then visit The Rare Breeds Farm.

Lovely food and service. Great community feel. Basic menu, very child friendly. Lovely setting . we're regulars here and love it

We took our daughter to have a cream tea, which was not exceptional but delicious and inexpensive. We enjoyed it . Also took the time to visit the farm animals and feed them. Our daughter spent quite a time with the rabbits and the goats. There was a parking area which had to be paid for but a voucher made it free when entrance to the farm was purchased.

Just to add to my previous review. The Tea Rooms can get very busy and noisy during school holidays, and busy at lunchtimes with the mother and toddler groups.

Really reasonable with exceptional service. Clean and well looked after. Would highly recommend. Kids meals about £3.50. Baguettes, sandwiches and potatoes under a fiver.

I have visited the tea rooms many times, after a trip to the animal park with my Granchilden, they love it we are all made to feel very

The Sally Army tea rooms are nicely presented you enter by the side road and into a car park . They serve all the usual tea and coffee and cakes but also you can get a nice lunch if your looking for something a little more substantial . Not only will you be satisfying yourself but will be helping to fill the coffers of the Sally Army which does a magnificent job

Most families who visit the adjoining farm will end up here either for food or the obligatory ice cream. Can get extremely busy during the holidays.

Me and my partner go for a walk in the country park / castle and always go in for a coffee and a sandwich. Lovely view of the Thames from the outside sitting area. Staff are always friendly and the food is good ( and fairly priced ) always enjoy coming in!

Good food at good prices in great setting, with lovely views across the countryside. Lots of friendly helpful staff, and whole place was clean and clearly very well run.

I am a regular here. There is always a warm welcome and amazing service. Great food for great value.

After a nice walk from Benfleet along the Thames Estuary it was good to have a pit stop for a warm and hearty vegetarian breakfast. My visit did not disappoint and had a warm welcome. This is a popular venue at weekends with the nearby farm. It is unique in that it offers work experience and employment opportunities for adults with learning disabilities. There is a small shop to buy local produce. Well worth a visit better than Costa

Very enjoyable visit with our friends. We all enjoyed the friendly welcoming atmosphere. Premises was clean and well run

Belonging to the Salvation Army this was our first visit to the famour Hadleigh Farm Colony and the visit to the tea rooms was worth it. Very popular on the day we visited but excellent staff so no waiting and food was served quickly and it was very tasty

We had a ham, cheese and tomato panini with a lovely fresh side salad. It was very tasty. Quick, friendly service. We enjoyed the views. I have been coming here over the past ten years and it is nice to see the Salvation Army are still running it and supporting people with learning disabilities to take an active role in the community.

I was surprised that we got a table on a Bank Holiday Monday, but 30 minutes later it was a lot busier. We had a couple of drinks and a couple of pieces of cake. The chairs were comfy and you had some nice views over the estuary.

We had a family breakfast here one Sunday plus I've visited here with friends for lunch. Food is of an average standard and the staff and volunteers always serve with a smile.

Lovely place to visit, good service from the youngsters they train there.

Not bad for a cup of tea and a cake. It's very basic not at all glamorous but it is what it is. I think this place has potential to be a lot nicer but I'm guessing that it's not a priority.

Nice Tea rooms run by the Salvation army and local community volunteers.Good food at a reasonable price. Good views of the rare breeds animal sanctuary, Hadleigh country park and Thames river. Short walk to Hadleigh castle and the 2012 Olympic mountain bike track .

Close to Hadleigh Castle and the Rare Breeds Centre this is an excellent place to stop for a tea, coffee or light meal. Large main restaurant with tables outside in better weather.

reasonable food at a good price served by friendly staff. altogether a good meeting place for my family during thecross country event.

An essential part of a trip to Hadleigh Castle is a visit here. These tea rooms are on a sight where the Salvation Army carry out its mission "heart to God, hand to man". This venue encourages people who otherwise may to not have a chance to work to work.

This lovely tea rooms is a perfect pit stop for walkers. Should you wish to you could get the train from Leigh to Benfleet station (or vice versa) and walk back, with the Salvation army tea rooms a great half way tea/food stop. Alternatively a wonderful place to have an ice cream or a cream tea after running around the little farm or the castle with the kids.

Ideal place for afternoon tea / coffee / ice creams . Overlooking Hadleigh Country Park, lovely views! Run by the Salvation Army with trainees from the community.

my husband took me to treat us to coffee after a walk down our local castle ruins.as soon as i got there i felt we were encroaching in there day as there was lottos activities going on with staff. i know they train special needs adults but i felt it was all about this and not about the customer. the women who served me was a non special needs experienced customer assistant but gave me no recognition as a customer. there was plenty of staff in both special needs and trainers but felt they neglect the customers. i know the special needs adults pay a co worker train work with them so to have a job there so thats why theres plenty of staff. the coffee was ok but nothing special for the price, i guess they only do well as its got a good position looking on to hadleigh castle

Run by the Salvation Army and staffed by a mix of staff. Some have learning difficulties but well done to Sally Army for doing this!! Basic food and refreshments but friendly, clean and welcoming. Ideal tea and lunch stop.

Excellent visit - as usual. Only disappointment wasn't their fault - we usually sit outside for our lunch asnd greatly enjoy the surroundings but it was too hot! They do a good job with their "special" trainees, food and prices were good, and we enjoyed our visit, as always!

Nice restaurant area, tables aren't on top on one another. There is also a terrace with lovely views.

Please take this place for what it is.

Friendly and helpful staff. Good menu choices for lunch. Clean and tidy seating including a couch area. High chairs available for babies. Clean facilities. Great views.

After taking visitors to Hadleigh Castle , we found this a pleasant relaxing place to stop for afternoon tea and cakes , out of the way unless going to Castle or to the Salvation Army Farm but worth a visit

Maybe the server was harrassed but she wasn't very friendly and a poor lad who only wanted to pay for an ice lolly had to wait for ages -it nearly melted! The food was good though. If you have a dog you can eat outside, but no good if the weather is bad.

Very nice to visit and pleasant staff. Plenty of seating inside and outside with good views. Various hot and cold options.

On a poor day weatherwise we were visiting the rare breeds centre and went for a tea in the cafe. The cafe is staffed by people with learning or other difficulties and the guy who served us was very good and helpful. There were one or two who just wandered around, but maybe just being with members of the public was helpful - and all the better for them and for the Salvation Army.

Excellent way of showing your children the rare breeds kept at Hadleigh farm. Then have a lovely lunch in the restaurant, with very good service and good prices.

If you don't mind waiting this place is for you, the staff are not the best as a man kept giving me and my boyfriend dirty looks when we were seated. The atmosphere was ruined because of the man.

A charming tea rooms overlooking the Hadleigh Downs, castle ruins and Thames Estuary. It has a small gift shop selling handicrafts made by disadvantage youngsters who also serve and clear the tables. Lovely on a summer's day with seating outside on a balcony/veranda.

As this is a training establishment you should expect agri wait before you are served.

Came here yesterday with my family had a beautiful long walk around Hadleigh bike trail. Then came to the tea rooms to warm up. I had a scone with cream and jam which was homemade and delicious. My husband the mushroom soup which he said was very well made followed by cornflake cake.

lovely cheap food, fantastic views, I would recommend the home made scones, a lot of the salad is produced on the farm I think as the tomatoes were the best I've ever tasted, the centre is run by a lot of volunteers. this is a place where you can relax and enjoy the views. ive always had a good experience and a good service, good wheel chair access where every one fits in with out being judged

Excellent premises staffed by Special Needs Folk. It is sensible food served at sensible prices, it is sensible to read the notice boards on the entrance so that you can fully understand the history and the current use of the Salvation Army Colony.

Stopped of for refreshments whilst visiting the castle, reasonable prices,friendly service and a good selection of food. Interesting views of the castle ruins and the River Thames from the terrace

Very well laid out,giving handicaped children a chance to help in a normal environment.A place that has calm feel.

We decided - grandparents, myself and two tween/teens - to try out breakfast at the tea rooms overlooking Hadleigh castle. You now have to pay to park - £1per hour but you are able to park in a nearby road for free if necessary.

First the location of the tea room is outstanding it has an outlook vista that makes you want to come back again and again. Looking down to the River Thames and Hadleigh Castle with the Kent coast line as a back drop. You can enjoy good traditional meal or a coffee and a slice of cake in a comfortable and bright atmosphere. If you are in the area you have to give it a try.

Great place for a coffee, very reasonable on price and a great range of lunch menu prepared on site by the nicest staff i have ever met.

I'm very sad to say I was quite shocked by the rude attitude of the young lady taking orders and operating the till.

We had our wedding reception here and the staff were so helpful and flexible. I can't praise them enough - great food - great views - great memories.

We live within a 2 minute walk of this place and the first time we visited was a few Saturdays ago.

visited on numerous occasions. Food is good and reasonably priced. it is especially lovely to sit outside and eat as the balcony overlooks the rare breed park and hadleigh castle. Really recommend walking the circular walk behind the car park, along the Olympic park mountain bike track, back along the bottom by the railway and up the steep climbs back to castle. Finish off with a cuppa or icecream on the balcony.

Great place to rest and take on refreshments whilst walking on Hadleigh Downs. Lovely balcony to sit in the sun although a bit windy on this particular visit!

Visited the tea rooms recently on a very busy day, staff were calm, pleasant and helpful. Sandwiches were all freshly made to order and well presented. Well worth the wait. Home made scones were delicious too!

I love coming to the tea rooms the staff are always friendly, the food was good and this place is always clean .

A nice cup of tea for a good cause. And now a great new cafe at the Mountain Bike track too. There seemed to be very many special offers for opening weekend there, so maybe they will go on too.

Just shared a pot of tea myself (and not sure how fresh the milk was). However I was impressed at the range of reasonably-priced food, especially cakes. The main-of-the-day sounded good too. Spacious with great views over the river and easily accessible for buggies and wheelchairs. My son (not with me at the time) is disabled and this makes me really appreciate their ethos of giving the disabled the chance to make something of themselves - and the 'Sally Army' is of course a great cause in itself.

The cafe was really clean and the staff attentive and friendly food amongst the group was a mixed bag.

We go here quite often, and enjoy the views while eating. We have never had any issues with the quality of the food or service.

It's really good views, and a great cup of coffee. Plenty of room for families and its a nice quiet area. You can buy plants and produce as well as hand crafted items. Its a great place to buy food and drink. You can visit the rare breeds centre which is next door. There is a park for younger children. There are public footpaths that can take you across the Downs and on to Southend

This is the second time I have used the tea room and found the manager rude and unhelpful I won't be returning

We live 5 minutes from this tea room and often take the dog for walks around the castle and surrounding area and have often used the tea room the setting is lovely and the food ok

An amazing hideaway! Wonderful views of Hadleigh Castle and country park. Our cooked breakfasts were a fair price and quickly served. Plants and wood craft made on site are for sale. There are sofas for relaxing and chatting and plenty of other tables and chairs for dining. A small menu but the selection is ample. Would recommend a visit here to support the ongoing work of these lovely people.