CASTLE Howard has been recognised for its afternoon teas at the national Afternoon Tea Awards.

The stately home’s chefs David Haynes and Vanessa Wade went to a ceremony at Grosvenor House Hotel in London last week to pick up the certificate of commendation.

The awards ceremony recognises “the best afternoon tea experiences” across the country.

Mr Haynes said: “Our afternoon tea experience launched at the start of our summer season, and has proved incredibly popular among visitors. We spent a long time creating dishes that drew on this area’s fantastic locally-produced food, with all of the elements of the afternoon tea freshly baked on site.”

Afternoon Tea tickets to the house are available on selected dates throughout the summer.