Bettys confirms re-opening dates for all Yorkshire branches

Yorkshire's most iconic tearoom has confirmed its re-opening dates.

Bettys will begin trading from its shops later this month, with customers able to visit and purchase items to take away.

The cafe areas will remain closed until further notice and sit-in dining remains prohibited.

The flagship Bettys branch on Parliament Street in Harrogate will re-open on Monday June 22, along with the Northallerton site.

The shop and tea house at RHS Harlow Carr will open on Monday June 29 for takeaway only; the gardens have already re-opened to the public.

The Ilkley and St Helen's Square, York branches will also open on this date.

The final Bettys to re-open will be the Stonegate site in York on Monday July 6.

A limited number of customers will be allowed into a shop at any one time and contactless payments are encouraged.

There will also be a reduced product range available.

The shops are open from 9am-5pm daily.