FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEAS 2026

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE

Gather your friends, family and colleagues together and enjoy some festive fun!

Join us in ‘The Lounge’ at the Palm Court for our popular Festive Afternoon Teas!

Saturday 28th November – Sunday 3rd January

Daily 12.00pm – 6.30pm

We have two options for you served throughout December, ‘Festive Classic’ or ‘Festive Savoury’ Afternoon Tea.

We also have a ‘Gluten Free [NGCI]’ Afternoon Tea. Please pre-order our Gluten Free NGCI] as we require at least 48 hours notice.

Call to book on – 01723 368161 

 

THE PERFECT GIFT!
‘AFTERNOON TEA VOUCHERS’  FROM £25.00 pp
Tel: 01723 368161

 

We would recommend reserving a table, however, ‘walk-in’ customers are always welcome.

Tables of 1 – 8 people can be accommodated in ‘The Lounge’.  Whilst larger parties of more than 8 people are very welcome we advise that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Larger groups, private parties or celebrations can also be accommodated by prior reservation in ‘The Restaurant’ or in the private ‘Farndale Room’. Enquire on 01723 368161 for availability.

Multiple bookings for the same party will not be honoured.

Please check our ‘Christmas Week’ [23rd December 2026 until 1st January 2027] opening times, at the bottom of the page, which vary from our normal opening times.

Sample Menus

Festive Classic Afternoon Tea 

Saturday 28th November  2026  –  Sunday 3rd January 2027         

                  12.00 p.m.  –   5.30 p.m.                        

Selection of festive  sandwiches

  • Local Bronzed Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry
  • Smoked Scottish Salmon
  • Yorkshire Ham with English Mustard
  • Cream Cheese and Chive
  • Rare Roast Beef with Horseradish
  • Homemade Cranberry Scone served with Homemade Jam & Clotted Cream
  • Lemon Posset Shot or Salted Caramel Shot
  • Chocolate Brownie with Santa Strawberry Hat
  • Cherry Bakewell
  • Festive Shortbread
  • Snowman Marshmallow
  • Festive Macaroon
  • Christmas cake
  • Your choice of Yorkshire Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee

Festive Afternoon Tea          £25.00 per person

With Champagne                 £32.00 per person

Festive Savoury Afternoon Tea

Saturday 28th November 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027         

             12.00 p.m.  –    5.30 p.m.                    

Selection of festive sandwiches

  • Local Bronzed Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry
  • Smoked Scottish Salmon
  • Yorkshire Ham with English Mustard
  • Cream Cheese and Chive
  • Rare Roast Beef with Horseradish
  • Cheese & Spring Onion Scone  with Cheddar Cream  & Bacon Chutney
  • Pulled Ham Terrine with Piccalilli
  • ‘Glaves’ Pork Pie
  • Homemade sausage roll
  • Mini fishcake
  • Mini Prawn Cocktail
  • Pig in a Blanket
  • Festive Shortbread
  • Christmas Cake
  • Lemon Posset Shot or Salted Caramel Shot
  • Your choice of Yorkshire Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee

Savoury  Afternoon Tea           £25.00 per person

With Champagne                     £32.00 per person 

‘THE LOUNGE’ CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES 2026/2027

Wednesday      23rd December                       10.00am  –  4.00pm  [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]

Thursday          24th December                       10.00am  –  4.00pm   [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]

Christmas Day                                              CLOSED

Saturday          26th December                     12.00pm   –  5.30pm 

Sunday            27th December                      10.00am  –   5.30pm 

Monday          28th December                      10.00am  –   5.30pm 

Tuesday           29th December                      10.00am –   5.30pm 

Wednesday     30th December                      10.00am  –   5.30pm  

Thursday         31st December                       10.00am  –   4.00pm  [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]

Friday               1st January 2027                  12.00pm    –  4.00pm  [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.30 pm]

Allergen Information

If you have a food intolerance or allergy please tell us as you order.  Please ask a member of staff if you require any information about our dishes in relation to food allergies and intolerances before ordering who will be more than happy to provide the relevant information.

The onus is upon you to inform us of any allergies or intolerances.

Our food is prepared in a  kitchen where nuts, gluten and other allergens are present.

T & C’s Apply