Afternoon tea has been a British institution since Anna Maria, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, asked her footman to bring her a pot of tea and light refreshment one afternoon in 1840. The ritual caught on and afternoon tea became the corner stone of high society dining.
These days taking tea as a light afternoon meal has become much more accessible, but has not lost a crumb of its charm. Luxury country hotels and traditional tea rooms will provide welcoming surroundings for this decadent treat which really is a special experience to take your time over.
On arrival you will be greeted by staff who will seat you. Your afternoon tea may vary slightly depending on which location you choose but in each case you will be treated to a selection of freshly made sandwiches, delicious scones and/or either fine pastries or cakes of the day to accompany your tea.
Duration
Generally you will spend an hour at the venue, but there is no set time.
Spectators
You are welcome to bring family and friends, but they will need to pay on the day.
Fitness Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements, please check to see if there is an alternative on booking.
Group Size
This experience is for you and a friend only, however others will be using the restaurant or tea room at the time of your visit.
Minimum Age
Under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Weather Dependent
No
Days of the Week
This experience is available Monday to Sunday in most locations, throughout the year, dependent on availability.
Location
Turners Hill, West Sussex; Colchester, Essex; Newent, Gloucestershire; Rhayader, Powys; Moggerhangar, Beds; Ambleside, Cumbria; Rye, East Sussex; Llandudno, Conwy; Huddersfield, West Yorkshire; Preston, Lancashire; Alnwick, Northumberland; Bournemouth, Dorset; Charingworth, Gloucestershire; Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire; Slough, Berkshire; Hickstead, West Sussex; Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland; Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire; Edinburgh, Midlothian; Covent Garden, London; London; Plymouth, Devon; Derby, Derbyshire; Crewe, Cheshire; Stockport, Cheshire;Telford, Shropshire; Worksop, Nottinghamshire; Lavenham, Suffolk; Shrewsbury, Shropshire; Bath, Somerset; Cardiff, Glamorgan; Defford, Worcestershire; Ledbury, Herefordshire; Faringdon, Oxfordshire; Bedale, North Yorkshire; Woodstock, Oxfordshire; Upper Sheringham, Norfolk; Swindon, Wiltshire; Welwyn, Hertfordshire; Harrogate, North Yorkshire; Nr. Ollerton, Nottinghamshire; Hereford, Herefordshire; Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire; Bodmin, Cornwall; Hunger; ord, Berkshire;Chard, Somerset; Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire; Windsor, Berkshire; Bristol, Avon; York, North Yorkshire; Poole, Dorset; Bourne, Lincolnshire; Knutsford, Cheshire; Clapham, Bedfordshire; Chathill, Northumberland; Buckingham, Buckinghamshire;
Please Note - This gift experience is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied up to the value stated.
