Customers in shock as iconic Doncaster dining venue closes after three decades

Customers have reacted with shock after an iconic Doncaster tea room announced its closure after 28 years.
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Woods’ Tea Rooms in Wood Street made the announcement on its Facebook page – leaving customers reeling.

It is not clear if the closure is related to the current coronavirus crisis.

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The post said: “Sadly we closed yesterday after twenty eight years of our fabulous team making and serving top quality home made food under the leadership of the amazing Tracy Woods who worked here all that time.

Woods' Tea Rooms has announced its closure after 28 years.Woods' Tea Rooms has announced its closure after 28 years.
Woods' Tea Rooms has announced its closure after 28 years.

“Thank you to all our customers and people over the years for making this a Doncaster institution

“See you again some day.”

The venue was famed for its genteel atmosphere and olde worlde afternoon teas, cakes and sandwiches.

Upset customers have expressed their sadness at the shutdown.

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Patricia Bevan wrote: “So sad, it was always something to look forward to.”

Melanie Forrester added: “So sad to hear. You have been part of our lives since 1992 when you first opened. I agree with others on here, your scones were the best, your afternoon tea legendary.”Sandy Grimes posted: “So sad to hear this after years of a regular Thursday lunchtime meet with my late mum and after her passing her friends and mine. A loss to ne personally and the town as a whole. You were Donnys answer to Betty's!”

Charlotte Woods wrote: “Sending love and hugs. Tracy is an absolute pro and it was a pleasure to work with you for a short period of that time. You’ve done an amazing job, super proud! What ever comes next you will be amazing!

Karen Wykes added: “So sorry about this . Me and my mum have enjoyed Woods for many years and hopefully we'll continue to do so after all this is over.”

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Jacky Ball added: “So sorry! Best tea shop in Doncaster! I hope that this is just for the season of the virus and you will be back!

Laura Smith wrote: “I really hope this isn’t permanent closure. I am yet to find anywhere that does better scones and customer service. The same families used to come back week after week.”

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