Dining out Visit the original home of the afternoon tea, Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire
Channels country estate in Little Waltham, Essex is open for afternoon tea over the Easter weekend. Groups can also enjoy a Royal Afternoon tea from May 18-20; Independence Week-themed afternoon teas from July 2-8; and a Spooky Halloween Tea from October 29 to November 2. See channelsestate.co.uk
castle from March until October. The castle was
can book a deer park safari and spot deer
glassware using methods that have remained
given the French name Belvoir (pronounced
and other wildlife for a small extra charge.
the same for decades. Afternoon tea can
beaver) meaning beautiful view, and it is one of
If your group is Devon-bound you might
be taken in the Pavilion Café and discounts
the most striking Regency houses in England.
also like to add a Dartington Crystal Cream
Groups of 20 or more can enjoy tours of the
Tea & Tour to your itinerary. Here you’ll
castle and the beautiful formal gardens, much
discover the fascinating history of the glass
style afternoon tea to remember in the
of which were designed by Capability Brown.
industry and Dartington Crystal itself, which
historic setting of The Shakespeare Family
recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, before
Homes in Stratford-upon-Avon? You could
watching craftsmen skilfully create decorative
take a seat with a stunning view of
TEA AND TURRETS
are available for groups of 15 or more. Alternatively, how about a Shakespearian-
Powderham Castle is literally the home of Devon – the Earl and Countess of Devon! And here, afternoon tea with homemade scones,
Dine like it’s the 1800s
cream and jam is naturally taken seriously.
Nestled in the heart of the historic
It’s a great venue for groups. Inside the
city of Chester, The Chester Grosvenor
castle you’ll discover over 600 years of
dates back to the 18th century. It’s been
family history and see some magnificent
offering tiered trays of treats since 1882,
architecture and fine interiors. If you’re lucky,
and today groups can enjoy traditional
the guided tour might even be led by the
fare or the heartier ‘Gentleman’s
Earl himself. Outside, there are extensive
Afternoon Tea’. Find out more at
gardens to explore and visitors can enjoy far
www.chestergrosvenor.com/
reaching views across the deer park to the
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