Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week at the UK’s most loved cultural institutions: 11–17 August 2025
Afternoon Tea Week is a celebration of one of Britain’s best-loved traditions, and this year it’s being marked in some of the UK’s most iconic cultural settings. Museums, galleries, castles and historic sites across the country are offering specially curated afternoon teas, pairing thoughtful menus with the unique character of each venue.
Westminster Abbey’s Cellarium Café & Terrace
£36.50 per person
Guests can enjoy a refined tea within the Medieval cloisters beneath a glass ceiling with views of the Abbey. The menu includes savoury bites like hot-smoked trout vol-au-vents and sweet treats such as passion fruit and chocolate tart, with optional Chapel Down sparkling wine. Book here.
img-74c9e93f-a1c8-467c-b37d-56a11925d4dd
Edinburgh Castle Tea Rooms
From £42 per person (or £60 with castle entry)
Set within the Castle’s Crown Square, enjoy regional specialities such as vegetarian Haggis Bon Bons, citrus macarons and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam. Add Edinburgh Gin or Prosecco for a celebratory touch. Book here.
img-24240d11-c7f2-4843-a79f-ae192002179c
Ashmolean Museum Rooftop Restaurant, Oxford
From £29.50 per person
During Afternoon Tea Week, a special offer for two with a glass of Hundred Hills sparkling wine is just £65 (usually £82). Highlights include treacle tart, sultana scones, and a stunning terrace view over Oxford’s spires. Book here.
The Savill Garden Kitchen, Windsor
£29.50 per person | Special offer: £49 for two with Hundred Hills sparkling wine
Launching a new menu on 11 August, guests can enjoy Earl Grey-soaked scones, apricot and pistachio torte, and truffle egg mayo brioche in an idyllic garden setting. Sparkling wine is sourced locally from award-winning Hundred Hills. Book here.
img-8de03a28-7b5e-45ba-8803-5ad23663c7c0
Natural History Museum – The Anning Rooms
£35 per person | Pre-booking required
This new nature-inspired tea includes a dinosaur-footprint macaron, Earth pot dessert, Earl Grey scones and more, set within the Museum’s members-only dining space. Book here.
img-c3a2683c-3d5c-4f1a-bbd6-b8c131883976
British Museum – Great Court Restaurant
Available daily, 11:30–17:00
Afternoon tea is served under the Museum’s iconic glass roof. Expect a classic spread of cream tea, cakes and finger sandwiches. Exhibition-themed menus run throughout the year. Booking recommended. Book here.
img-55cb13c6-92b5-4496-8568-b7196e5fab4f
Cutty Sark – Royal Museums Greenwich
£47 adult (includes admission)
Take tea beneath the historic copper hull of the Cutty Sark — built to bring tea to Britain. Served Thurs–Sun at set times, this memorable experience includes admission to the ship and a classic afternoon tea menu. Book here.
