Anna Russell, Seventh Duchess of Bedford, is credited with introducing afternoon tea around 1840 as a way to counter 'that sinking feeling' she had at 4pm. The Duchess first conducted this as a private ceremony but was eventually joined by her acquaintances, and the practice was perpetuated throughout England.
British people drink around 165 million cups of tea everyday. That's 60.2 billion a year!
Experience the enchantment of the festive season with our newly curated Festive Afternoon Tea menu!
We’ve taken our signature Afternoon Tea to a whole new level by infusing it with the warmth and wonder of Christmas.
Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or treating yourself to a well-deserved break during this magical season, our Festive Afternoon Tea promises a delicious experience, one delectable bite at a time.
£29.95 per person for Harewood Members/ £14.95 per child**
£34.95 per person for Non-Members*/ £19.95 per child*
Minimum booking of 2 people per reservation.
Additions
£15 English Sparkling White Wine
£7 Glass of Prosecco
*Members must present a valid membership card covering all guests at Visitor Reception to gain entry to the House and Grounds.
**Non-member tickets include access to the House, Grounds and Gardens on the day of your visit.
Please specify any allergy requirements upon booking or via email to info@harewood.org.
Booking can be made online using the link below.
+ Minimum booking of 2 people per reservation.
+ The House is open from 10am–5.30pm, last entry is at 4.30pm. Click here for full opening times.
+ Please note that your table will be allocated on the day of your booking depending on availability and weather.
+ Your ticket includes entry to ‘Harewood’s Great Time Travelling Christmas’, you do not need to book this ticket separately.
+ Members must present a valid membership card at Visitor Reception to gain entry to the House and Grounds.
Running Late?
Please call the Visitor Experience Team on 0113 218 1000 to let us know. Your reserved table will be held for up to 30 minutes beyond your pre-booked time. We reserve the right to release your table if you do not arrive within this time. Tables are reserved for 1.15 hours for the Afternoon Tea experience.
Refunds
Tickets for Afternoon Tea are non-refundable. The date of your booking can be changed, however, we do require notification five days in advance.
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