A countryside café serving breakfast, lunch and everything in between
The Schoolrooms Café & Kitchen
+150
years of HISTORY
The Schoolrooms
Built in 1874. Reimagined in 2011.
The Schoolrooms began life as the village school for Low Bradfield and the surrounding valleys, educating local children until its doors closed in 1985.
Years later, the building was carefully restored - not simply preserved, but thoughtfully brought back to life, reopening in 2011 as The Schoolrooms Café & Kitchen, once again becoming a place where people gather.
In 2023, a major renovation expanded the venue further. The former adjoining house was redesigned and connected to the original cafe, creating Assembly, our bar and bistro. This transformation allowed the building to evolve from a daytime café into a venue that now moves seamlessly from morning coffee to candlelit evenings.
Today, The Schoolrooms remains a place to come together - for walkers starting their day in the Peaks, for long lunches that stretch into the afternoon, and for evenings that deserve something a little more special.
The history remains in the walls, but the experience has moved on.
Book a table
Housed within a restored Victorian schoolhouse in the heart of Low Bradfield, The Schoolrooms Café & Kitchen is open daily from 9am, welcoming walkers, locals and those simply looking to slow the pace.
What was once a village classroom is now a light-filled space serving generous breakfasts, seasonal lunches and barista brewed Origin coffee - with many dishes freshly prepared on site using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.
Whether you’re stepping in after a morning in the Peaks or meeting friends for a relaxed midday meal, The Schoolrooms remains true to its original purpose: a place to gather.
Afternoon Tea bookings require a £10 deposit per person when placing the reservation.
For same day reservations, call us on 0114 2851 920.
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday
9am - 5pm
Need help?
0114 2851 920
Please note
Our café is dog friendly, but please let
us know if you plan to bring dogs,
so we can seat you in the perfect spot.