England · AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCES
Hotel drawing rooms, a moving bus and a boat on the Thames all serve it, and the price range is enormous. These 8 sittings are compared on what arrives on the stand, how long you get the table for and whether anyone minds what you wear.
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through central London while you’re served afternoon tea. Vintage sights, guided audio, and bakery treats.
“While the afternoon tea was very nice, and our kids enjoyed the experience, it is difficult for the bus to travel far in London traffic and this impacts the experience. Also some of the audio was hard to hear.”
1.5-hour Thames afternoon tea cruise from Tower Pier with unlimited tea and classic British bites, plus landmark views from big windows.
“Really relaxing way to have traditional English high tea while cruising on the Thames. The scones with the clotted cream are yummy and a good selection of sandwiches (egg, salmon, chicken and Chipotle). The sweets were also good. Lots of food for 2 pp. The service was excellent.”
London afternoon tea on a double-decker bus with panoramic stops at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and the Thames, plus Prosecco and tea.
“The whole experience was great. Would highly recommend. Idea for family and friends of all ages young or old.”
Enjoy afternoon tea on a 1.5-hour Thames cruise through Oxford with live commentary, Iffley Lock, and The Folly scones in a small group.
“They were very nice!! Unfortunately, I missed the cruise, but they were so kind to offer a rescchedule and make the afternoon tea inside! I will come back for sure!! Thank you for your kindness”
Buckingham Palace State Rooms plus a live London highlights coach tour and classic afternoon tea, with timed entry and a prosecco option.
“The individual audios were great. It allows you to go at your own pace. All members of our family enjoyed the history and meaning behind many special pieces throughout the palace.”
Two-hour North Yorkshire canal cruise from Skipton with classic afternoon tea, calm countryside views, and a licensed bar.
“A very pleasant way to spend a relaxing and enjoyable hour and a half. The food was nice and just the right amount, served by polite and pleasant young men who came round 3 times offering top-ups. There was an option to buy from the bar too if desired.”
Afternoon tea at The Rubens at the Palace pairs classic British treats with a Royal Mews view across from Buckingham Palace.
“Afternoon Tea was wonderful! I'd definitely do this again. There were so many options for Tea and they took the time to explain to us what we would be eating. And everything was so delightful and so much we couldn't even eat it all. But it was a good experience that I would recommend.”
Hands-on Stratford afternoon tea baking class: make jam, clotted cream, scones and cakes, then enjoy tea and bubbly with take-home goodies.
“The instructor was very knowledgeable. The end results of our class were beautiful and delicious. The experience was even better than I had expected.”
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