Peony & parchment cafe

01/09/2026

Meet the lovely faces behind Peony & Parchment 👋

You’ve probably spotted a few of these faces behind the counter already, so we thought it was time for a proper introduction!

We asked the team to share a little bit about themselves and, most importantly, their favourite P&P picks 🍰

Swipe through to meet everyone, discover their recommendations and maybe find something new to order on your next visit 🌸

31/08/2026

September at Peony & Parchment is looking pretty lovely 🍂

We’ve got another month packed with plenty of reasons to get together, get creative and try something new.

Join us for Baby Book Club, two very different Sip & Paints, our cosy Fabric Pumpkin Workshop, another evening of Posh Bingo and a beautiful Flower Therapy Workshop to round off the month 🌸🎨📚

Have a look through what’s coming up and get your favourites in the diary.

Tickets are available in the café or via Eventbrite - simply scan the QR codes to book or tap the link 👉 eventbrite.com/o/120832929853

28/08/2026

Consider this your sign to plan that coffee & cake date ☕️

Our counter is always filled with tempting treats from and ready to pair with your favourite drink - because sometimes an hour spent catching up over something sweet is exactly what you need.

Tag the person who owes you a coffee and cake date 😌

28/08/2026

Cosy season is coming to Peony & Parchment 🎃🍂

Join us on Wednesday 16th September for a cosy, creative workshop making your very own fabric pumpkins 🤎

Choose from our 12pm or 7pm session, with around two hours of guided tuition, all of your materials provided and plenty of time to make as many pumpkins as you can.

Your £25 ticket also includes a drink of your choice - tea, coffee, a soft drink or even a glass of wine or Prosecco 🥂

No experience needed and completely beginner-friendly, so come with friends or make it a little creative date with yourself 🧶

Tickets are available via our Eventbrite page https://www.eventbrite.com/o/120832929853 or to purchase directly in the bistro.

25/08/2026

Tucked away downstairs at Peony & Parchment is our very own mini role play village, created for little imaginations to explore 🧸

They can play, discover and keep themselves entertained while you get the chance to sit back with a coffee, catch up with a friend and enjoy a little time to relax ☕

A space the grown-ups can love just as much as the little ones.

Parents of Ashton, come and discover it on your next visit 🫶

21/08/2026

Make your afternoon tea a story worth telling 🌸🫖

Our Peony & Parchment Afternoon Tea comes beautifully presented in our book-inspired boxes, with each ‘chapter’ revealing something new.

Begin with delicate canapés, move onto beautifully filled sandwiches and finish the story with a selection of exquisite desserts 🍰

A little whimsical, a little luxurious and made for slow afternoons spent catching up with your favourite people.

Adults £23.50 | Children under 12 £12

Please give us 24 hours’ notice when booking.

18/08/2026

Fancy a blind date? 🤭

Downstairs at Peony & Parchment, you’ll find our Blind Date with a Book collection - a carefully chosen surprise novel, beautifully wrapped so you won’t discover what you’ve picked until it’s time to unwrap it.

And there are a few little extras inside too. Each one comes with a reading tracker bookmark, a pen for your notes and reflections, plus a hot drink to enjoy as you start your new read ☕📖

Choose your mystery book, find yourself a cosy spot amongst our shelves downstairs and get stuck into the first chapter.

Or keep it wrapped and take it home..they make a rather lovely little gift for a fellow book lover too 🎀

17/08/2026

17/08/2026

Calling all Dancing Queens 🪩

After such an incredible response to our first Sip & Paint Night, we’re so excited to be adding another date!

Join us on Sunday 13th September for a Mamma Mia-inspired afternoon hosted by the wonderful Andrea from Art & Soul MCR.

With a pre-drawn canvas, step-by-step guidance and a complimentary welcome drink included, all you need to do is turn up ready for an afternoon of creativity, laughter and ABBA classics.

No experience is needed, just bring yourself (and maybe your favourite Dancing Queen 😉).

Tickets are available via the Eventbrite link www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sip-and-paint-night-at-peony-parchment-ashton-under-lyne-tickets-1995326148222 but spaces are limited, so don’t leave it too long to book 🫟🎨