There is plenty for your tastebuds to look forward to when it comes to enjoying afternoon tea in Bradford and across West Yorkshire.

From freshly baked scones with a good dollop or two of fresh cream and jam, to endless pots of tea and delicate sandwiches filled with all kinds of fillings.

Especially at Bettys in Ilkley which has been revealed as one of the best places for afternoon tea in the UK, according to BBC Good Food.

The guide on the website explained: “There's nothing more refined than a spot of afternoon tea, and following the runaway success of our guide to throwing your own, we decided to head out to the streets to discover the best places to go afternoon tea across the UK if you want to book yourself into somewhere special.”

Whether you are heading to Bettys for Mother’s Day, a hen do or a birthday celebration with loved ones, let's take a look at what you could expect.

Why is Bettys in Ilkley one of the best places for afternoon tea?

BBC Good Food said: “Tea at Betty's is an institution that’s become synonymous with the spa town of Harrogate.

“Steeped in tradition, the family-run business now spans six sites in North and West Yorkshire, a cookery school, an extensive food range and an online shop.”

The guide praised a variety of sweet and savoury choices at Bettys across Yorkshire, commenting: “The gooseberry macarons may just be the most beautiful of the six miniature cakes on offer, dainty and hand-decorated with a sugar daisy.

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“We loved the rich pistachio and chocolate dacquoise slice with its gooey layers and crunchy praline base.

“The buttery scones with a hint of lemon zest were the perfect partner to a generous helping of jam and clotted cream.”

Speaking about the bookable and “more luxurious Lady Betty Afternoon Tea”, in York and Harrogate, BBC Good Food added: “At the branch in the centre of York, it's served upstairs in the elegant Imperial Room while a pianist plays, and the beautiful historic setting is certain to make any Mother's Day or birthday feel special.

“Everything is present and correct, nothing overly grand or contemporary – this is all about being comforted by classics done as well as possible with a dusting of nostalgia.”

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Bettys in Ilkley has a current rating of 4.5/5 on Tripadvisor out of 1,088 reviews.

One customer posted: “Amazing afternoon tea today - thanks so much to all the staff at Bettys Ilkley.

"I had the vegan version (on the right) and my daughter, the vegetarian. It was excellent. Fabulous service as ever. We will be back soon.”

Another wrote: “Had a lovely experience as always at Bettys. Visited with friends for afternoon tea and could not fault the food or the service. Top class!”