FROM eating on an American school bus to sipping a coffee next to live reindeer, these top-rated Worcestershire cafés can be found in unexpected locations.

Worcestershire is blessed with many top-rated and award-winning cafes and restaurants, and some can be found in rather unusual places or share quirky concepts.

We have compiled a list of the top seven great cafés in Worcestershire in unexpected locations.

1. Toast 

Where: The Flyford, Flyford Flavell, WR7 4DA

Malvern Gazette: Toast at The Flyford in Flyford FlavellToast at The Flyford in Flyford Flavell (Image: NQ)As a child, if you grew up watching 90s television, you may have dreamed of attending school in America.

And, of course, there was nothing many wanted more than to arrive at school in the iconic big yellow school bus.

But you can do just that thanks to Toast at The Flyford in Flyford Flavell, who converted an old American school bus into a diner.

2. Cafe Afloat

Where: Basin Road, Worcester, WR5 3BW

Malvern Gazette: Cafe Afloat owner Dave Price.Cafe Afloat owner Dave Price. (Image: NQ)Sometimes, nothing can be more relaxing than being by the canal side, and thanks to Cafe Afloat, you can do this while enjoying a much-loved bacon sandwich.

Cafe Afloat in Diglis is a quirky canal boat cafe in the city of Worcester and provides breakfast food and hot beverages for all.

3. Severn Valley Railway

Where: Station Drive, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX

Malvern Gazette: Afternoon tea experiencesAfternoon tea experiences (Image: SVR)

All aboard the Severn Valley Railway after it revealed that it is hosting several dining experiences and afternoon teas on its locomotives this year.

Sunday lunches and brand-new gin train experiences can be endeavoured by customers.

4. Rise and Grind

Where: Hill Furze Road, Bishampton, Pershore, WR10 2LZ

Malvern Gazette: MEET AND GREET: Visitors can look at reindeer.MEET AND GREET: Visitors can look at reindeer. (Image: Rise and Grind)Rise and Grind is a farmhouse-feel cafe incorporating the great outdoors, food, drink, and reindeer.

The new venue, which opened last year, offers a play area for children and has reindeer for families to meet.

5. Henry's Cafe, Book Shop And Antiques

Where: High St, Upton upon Severn, WR8 0HB

Malvern Gazette: Henry's Cafe, Book Shop And AntiquesHenry's Cafe, Book Shop And Antiques (Image: Street View)

This well-known cafe in Upon is a book and antique shop all in one.

The cafe gives a traditional 1940s tea room aesthetic and boasts a nice array of homemade cakes.

6. Hayley's Kitchen

Where: Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury, DY11 7XZ

Dine like kings and queens at Hayley's Kitchen, which is on the grounds of Hartlebury Castle.

Look over the home of Worcester's former bishops while enjoying a slice of cake or a sandwich.

Visitors can discover a piece of history and wash it down with a coffee and cake if they visit this cafe. 

7. Churchfields 

Where: Salwarpe, Droitwich WR9 0AH

Malvern Gazette: ChurchfieldsChurchfields (Image: NQ)Churchfields Farm Park is a fifth-generation family farm set in the heart of the beautiful Worcestershire countryside and a cow farm.

It is renowned for its ice creams and full English breakfasts.