Quirky afternoon teas in England
England’s historic cities are full of places offering quirky and unique afternoon teas. To help you out here’s a list of some places that have added a little twist to their afternoon tea, making the experience so much more than just china cups and finger sandwiches.
Lune Aqueduct Afternoon Tea Cruise (Lancaster)
Escape the hustle and bustle of the town by opting for a delightful cruise along the Lancaster Canal with afternoon tea. You’ll set sail towards the Lune Aqueduct, where you’ll be treated to spectacular views across the Lancashire Coastline and the rolling hills which form the Forest of Bowland. You’ll then reach the stunning Lune Aqueduct, where you can get take a short break to admire the magnificent structure and views of the Lune valley.
Rail carriage Afternoon Tea (York)
Enjoy a divine afternoon tea experience from the comfort of a beautifully restored rail carriage, the Countess of York. Indulge in a selection of sweet and savoury treats from traditional sandwiches, and freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and preserves. Or if you’re looking for something that will impress, splash out with a champagne upgrade for that special occasion.
Either before or after your afternoon tea we would highly recommend visiting the Railway Museum, where you’ll be immersed in the home of iconic locomotives and get to see an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance.
The Shakespeare Express Afternoon Tea (Stratford Upon Avon)
Step on board the vintage Shakespeare Express steam train to experience the wonderful Warwickshire countryside with a delicious afternoon tea.
From July through to September, you’ll be able to board the famous steam locomotive of the former Great Western Railway from Birmingham to Stratford Upon Avon on a journey of sixty miles. After reaching Stratford Upon Avon you’ll be able to enjoy a 90 minute break to experience some of the history or take a relaxing stroll along the river.
High Tea at Dabbers Bingo (City of London)
Dabbers are now combining your nan’s favourite game and their favourite luxury meal. That’s right you can now enjoy an eclectic game of bingo full of cheeky calls, disco balls, big laughs and plenty of prizes with an afternoon tea. Breaking with tradition your glamorous afternoon will be somewhat quirkier by being served in a birdcage with sandwiches, gateaux and candy floss. You can also add a G&T cocktail that comes served in a traditional teapot.
High Bridge Café (Lincoln)
Dating back to 1160AD, High Bridge is the only bridge in England to still have buildings on it. The unique timbered building here has been standing tall since 1540, and is now home to Stokes Café. So with Tudor beginnings, you’ll be stepping back in time and soaking up the history as you enjoy a Bridgerton-esque afternoon tea in the heart of Lincoln.
So there you have a glimpse into some of the quirky and unique afternoon tea experiences you can find across England. If you are looking for more afternoon tea experiences then click here to check out these awesome English tea rooms.
