Back again a year later. Changes in flavours of ice cream. All rather nice. The news is that an…read moreautomated Raw Milk machine is going to be fitted. One of my return to places if in this neck of the woods.

Fantastic ice cream parlour, great flavours, and you can see the cows that the milk comes from.read more

I've become a regular at Lickety Splits as I can't resist the waffles and ice cream with a Dime bar…read moretopping! The setting is really authentic, the service is friendly and the ice creams are really quite wonderful. Definately recommended.

This icecream parlour right near the harbour is just fantastic. They make their own delicious…read morerecipe icecreams on site using Italian methods. The coffee is tremendous too. Friendly service from all the staff.

Stunningly good, award winning ice cream. Pistachio or rum and raisin are the ones to go for (if…read morethey haven't sold out!!!)

A great stopoff along the coast at Cresswell. Its a tradition and a welcome treat every visit.read more

Lovely little ice cream shop in Cresswell village on the Northumberland coast…read more It has been here for 80 years and they make traditional home made dairy vanilla and other flavoured ice cream. They also do sweets. rock and hot & cold drinks. They sell allsorts of seaside things like beach games, gifts etc. The shop overlooks the sea with views along the bay to coquet island. opposite is the village green and 14th Century Pele Tower. A fantastic stop off point when traveling a long this way or if your having a visit to the beach!

A sweet tooth's delight! This little nook is filled with all sorts or sweet treats, cakes and…read morechocolates. Tucked away in the courtyard near Harestanes visitor centre, Mary's Dairy is a perfect stop off when exploring the scenic walking paths nearby. Grab an ice cream in the Summer or a hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream on a frosty day and you won't be disappointed. One thing I would say is Mary's is more of a shop than a cafe so the seating is limited, but you'll be sure to find something scumptious.

Really cute spot tucked away in Alnwick with amazing ice cream and a really nice worker!read more

The Marcantonio family opened their first ice-cream parlour in Newcastle in 1902, and they still…read moremake pretty much the best ice-cream in town. I have to say, I have some hazy halcyon childhood memories of ice-cream sundaes or coke-floats in this place, so that may perhaps colour my perceptions of it somewhat. But I've taken children recently, and their faces light up in the same way I'm sure mind did. They have 4 cafes around the town centre, but this is the one I am constantly drawn back to. Set on the edge of town proper, opposite the Haymarket bus-station and near the University (with St. James not to far either!) it just feels a little more laid-back than the town-centre branches. As soon as you go in there's a more old-school feel than your modern coffee bars, accentuated by the photos of the store through the ages and the ice-cream carts which line the walls. The clientelle tends more towards locals and shoppers, with the students seemingly not noticing this is under their noses, so there is little modern cool (affected or otherwise) here, just a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. They have a good range of sanwiches, also generally available as baguettes, panini, or wraps, and a choice of hot-food including a classic all-day breakfast. There's a great selection of cakes, and the coffee is good if not the best in town. But really, its the ice-cream that draws people back here. As soon as you sit down your eye is draw to the colourful photos on the comprehensive sundae menu. Its hard to concentrate on the main course as your mind turns over the question of the inevitable desert. The choice is dizzying and inventive, with themes by flavour, or colour, or liquer. As soon as you've made your choice the inevitable question is Which will I have the next time?, as you know there'll be a next time as soon as you start eating your current choice. Like many of the best things the secret seems to be quite simple: just make great tasting ice cream. Like the classic gelati, this just tastes of what it should - freshly and vibrantly. The concept of Hey, I know what we should put in this strawberry ice cream: strawberries. Not those chemicals someone has decided make us think we're eating strawberries. As I say, simple, but all to often goes wrong, in this country at least. But not at Mark Toneys! Cones are available, for when you can't manage a whole sundae, and take-away is available on most items too. They've just opened a Subway next to this branch, and I'm hoping that doesn't draw too much food business away. But these guys have been doing this for over 100 years now - I'm sure they've seen off plenty of other pretenders in that time!

I only had a snack meal here and a cup of coffee but service was prompt, food was perfectly OK and…read morethe price was reasonable. The restaurant sells a wide variety of modest-cost dishes so this is a suitable place to eat if you simply need feeding in pleasant surroundings but it is not intended as a night out venue.

I found this Ice cream van while i was out walking in Northumbelrand…read more The service was fantastic and i loved the Ice Cream which is the best tasting i have had from a van. If you see this ice cream van parked up anywhere, pay a visit, im sure you wont regret it. I also picked up a business card saying that they do special events, like Weddings, Partys ect. I will be keeping this company in my address book for any future events i may have Thanks for a great tasting ice cream..

Looks nothing special from the outside, the place is pretty much as it was in the 70's…read more Aesthetically nothing fantastic....however, go inside and ask one of the long- serving, friendly ladies for a tub of their regular freshly prepared ice cream. The ice cream speaks for itself...quite possibly the best I have tasted, just so smooth and creamy...great treat on the way down to the coast for a drive!!

Show your appreciation for probably the best ice cream in the world! Only sold at Crescent Cafe in…read moreSeaton Delaval. It was opened in 1925 with just the one original flavour. They may be adding to vanilla soon.