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 2.00pm – 6.30pm

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

We also have a ‘Classic Vegetarian Afternoon Tea’ and a ‘Classic Gluten Free [NGCI]’ Afternoon Tea’ option available. 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 may 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         

                  2.00 p.m.  –   6.30 p.m.                        

Selection of festive  sandwiches

  • Local Bronzed Turkey, Stuffing & Cranberry
  • Smoked Scottish Salmon
  • Yorkshire Ham & English Mustard
  • Coronation Chicken
  • Rare Roast Beef & Horseradish
  • Cranberry Scone, Homemade Jam & Clotted Cream
  • Lemon Posset  
  • Chocolate Brownie with Santa Strawberry Hat
  • Cherry Bakewell
  • Festive Shortbread
  • Bailey’s Cream Pavlova
  • 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         

             2.00 p.m.  –    6.30 p.m.                    

Selection of festive sandwiches

  • Local Bronzed Turkey, Stuffing & Cranberry
  • Smoked Scottish Salmon
  • Yorkshire Ham & English Mustard
  • Coronation Chicken
  • Rare Roast Beef & Horseradish
  • Cheese & Spring Onion Scone, Cheddar Cream & Bacon Jam
  • ‘Glaves’ Award Winning Pork Pie
  • Homemade Sausage Roll
  • Mini Fishcake
  • Mini Prawn Cocktail
  • Pig In Blanket
  • Lemon Posset
  • Christmas Cake
  • Your choice of Yorkshire Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee

Festive Savoury  Afternoon Tea       £25.00 per person

 

With Champagne                             £32.00 per person

 

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

Thursday          24th December                       10.00am  –  4.00pm   [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.00 pm]

Christmas Day                                              CLOSED

Saturday          26th December                     12.00pm   –  4.00pm 

Sunday            27th December                      10.00am  –   8.30pm 

Monday          28th December                      10.00am  –   8.30pm 

Tuesday           29th December                      10.00am –   8.30pm 

Wednesday     30th December                      10.00am  –   8.30pm  

Thursday         31st December                       10.00am  –   4.00pm  [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.00 pm]

Friday               1st January 2027                  12.00pm    –  4.00pm  [Last ‘Afternoon Tea’ orders 2.00 pm]

 

The above are sample menus and we reserve the right to alter products according to availability.

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