Illustration of knitted figures in sweaters and hats sharing cocoa and a roast at a small table near a fireplace (Festive Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas)

Festive Afternoon Tea with Father Christmas

Guests celebrate the season inside a 16th-century manor house hotel beautifully decorated for Christmas. The service includes freshly prepared finger sandwiches such as brie and cranberry, plain and fruit scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves, and savoury items including gruyère and rosemary scones and camembert tartlets. The experience is rounded out with an array of sweet cakes and pastries, along with optional glasses of Champagne.

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Tickets

From £35 per person. Upgrade to a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut for £21.50 per person, or Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé for £26 per person.

Hours

Daily, 1 - 4pm.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The menu includes brie and cranberry, cucumber and ham sandwiches; plain and fruit scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves; gruyère and rosemary scones, spiced onion and camembert tartlets, cakes and pastries, with optional Laurent-Perrier Brut (£21.50) or Rosé (£26) Champagne upgrades per person.

Going?

Location

Boringdon Hall · Boringdon Hall Hotel, Plymouth PL7 4DP, UK Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ (2/5)

Best For

Afternoon-tea fans and festive get-togethers

Vibe

Elegant and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book your table before you go, because booking is essential for festive afternoon tea at Boringdon Hall.
  • Add a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut or Cuvée Rosé to your tea if you fancy Champagne, as both are offered as upgrades.
  • Driving in, leave the A38 at the B3416 exit signposted Plympton and Newnham, and update your sat nav before setting off.
  • Coming by train, take a taxi from the rank at Plymouth station, which is six miles away and about twenty minutes by car.
  • Mention any dietary needs when booking, as Boringdon Hall also serves separate vegan and gluten-free afternoon tea menus.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Champagne upgrade: add a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut or Cuvée Rosé for an extra charge per person.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's on the festive afternoon tea menu?

There's a selection of cakes, plain and fruit scones with clotted cream and homemade preserves, and brie and cranberry, cucumber and ham sandwiches. Savouries include a Gruyère and rosemary scone and a spiced onion and Camembert tartlet.

Can families meet Father Christmas?

Yes. At this version of the festive afternoon tea, families enjoy afternoon tea treats and meet Father Christmas as he spreads festive cheer.

Can we add Champagne?

Yes, you can upgrade to a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut or Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé for an extra charge per person.

Are there vegan or gluten-free options?

Boringdon Hall also serves separate vegan and gluten-free afternoon tea menus.

How do we get to Boringdon Hall?

By car, leave the A38 at the B3416 exit signposted Plympton and Newnham. The hall is three miles from there. By train, Plymouth station is six miles away, about twenty minutes by taxi from the rank at the station.

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