14 Options for Christmas Afternoon Tea in Surrey 2024
Afternoon tea is something we really enjoy all year round but it’s an extra special treat at Christmas. A festive afternoon tea is a great excuse to catch up with friends and family, enjoy an indulgent treat and see in the festive season in a really relaxed but wonderful way.
What is festive afternoon tea?
Festive afternoon tea is much like a traditional afternoon tea but with some noticeable differences. There might be festive sandwich fillings in the dainty finger sandwiches. Turkey and cranberry or brie and cranberry often make an appearance!
A Christmas afternoon tea often has some additions to the scones to make them festive – maybe some nutmeg or orange and cranberry flavours. The cakes are often Christmassy too – a mini Christmas pudding, mince pie or Christmas tree shaped cookies. And I love it when the cake tier shouts Christmas. It’s a time for pastry chefs to really go over the top in festive spirit!
So I thought it would be good to put together all the dedicated festive afternoon teas across Surrey for you to enjoy over the holidays. But, if you’re looking for a traditional afternoon tea over the festive season, these articles might help:
Make sure you click through to each venue to get up to date information and to book. Details correct at time of writing.
Festive Afternoon Tea in Surrey
Foxhills Country Club – Stonehill Rd, Ottershaw, Lyne, Chertsey KT16 0EL
Festive Afternoon Tea: Warm up and relax throughout December with the quintessential British tradition of afternoon tea with a themed festive twist.
When: Throughout December
Cost: Member: £29.75 adult / £15.30 child, Visitor: £35 adult / £18 child
Gorse Hill – Hook Heath Rd, Woking GU22 0QF
Festive Afternoon Tea: Embrace the spirit of the season with a festive twist on the beloved Afternoon Tea tradition. Indulge in classic favourites like buttery scones, a selection of pastries, tempting cakes, and delicate finger sandwiches, all infused with a seasonal flair.
When: 18th November 2024 to 4th January 2025 excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Cost: From £38 per person
Chessington Garden Centre – Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NG.
Festive Afternoon Tea: Enjoy a quintessential Christmas British Afternoon Tea at Chessington Garden Centre’s Sedum Restaurant with a fine selection of homemade savoury and sweet treats alongside a hot beverage of your choice.
When: From 23rd November 2024
Cost: £22.99 per person
The Mandolay Hotel – 36-40 London Rd, Guildford GU1 2AE
Festive Afternoon Tea: Afternoon Tea at the Mandolay is a genuine institution made especially magical for Christmas time with a light dusting of sparkle! This Festive Afternoon Tea includes a glass
of Prosecco to toast the occasion in style!
When: Throughout December
Cost: £26.95 per person
Great Fosters – Stroude Rd, Egham TW20 9UR
Festive Afternoon Tea: Christmas dining at Great Fosters is always a treat!
When: Sunday 1st December 2024 to Wednesday 1st Jan 2025
Cost: From £52 per person
Hartsfield Manor – Sandy Lane, Betchworth. RH3 7AA
Festive Afternoon Tea: Get into the festive spirit and treat your friends and loved ones to a delicious afternoon tea at Hartsfield. Enjoy a generous selection of homemade cakes and sandwiches, with a
variety of teas and coffee on offer.
When: 25th November 2024 to 1st January 2025
Cost: From £30 per adult and £12.50 per child
The Petersham Hotel – Nightingale Lane, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6UZ
Festive Afternoon Tea:
When: Wednesday 27th Nov – Tuesday 24th Dec 2024
Cost: From £49 per person
Boxing Day Afternoon Tea:
When: Thursday 26th December 2024
Cost: From £49 per person
Twixmas Afternoon Tea:
When: Wednesday 27th – Sunday 30th December 2024
Cost: From £49 per person
New Year’s Day Afternoon Tea:
When: Wednesday 1st January 2025
Cost: From £49 per person
Frimley Hall Hotel – Lime Ave, Camberley GU15 2BG
Festive Afternoon Tea: Cosy up in the Linden restaurant or the Gold Lounge to enjoy this festive afternoon tea with friends, family or loved ones.
When: Friday 22nd November to Sunday 22nd December 2024
Cost: From £32 per person
Oatlands Park Hotel – 146 Oatlands Dr, Weybridge KT13 9HB
Festive Afternoon Tea: Embrace the holiday season with a charming festive afternoon tea experience at Oatlands Park Hotel. Treat yourself to an array of handcrafted sandwiches, freshly baked scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, all paired perfectly with Birchall’s finest loose leaf teas.
When: 22nd November to 23rd December 2024
Cost: £34.95 per adult, £15 per child (4-12yrs), children under 3yrs are free
Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club – Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Grinstead RH18 5JR
Festive Afternoon Tea: Relax and get into the Christmas spirit next to a roaring log fire. The skilled pastry chef creates inspired culinary delights this December for this special Festive Afternoon Tea.
When: Wednesday 4th – Monday 23rd December 2024
Cost: From £34.50 per person, £65.00 per couple
Pennyhill Park – London Road, Bagshot, Surrey GU19 5EU
Festive Afternoon Tea: Get together with family and friends, gossip and reminisce about the year gone by, and plan for the new year about to start. All while enjoying a treat full of Christmas flavour.
When: Throughout December
Cost: £55 per person
Thatcher’s Hotel – Guildford Rd, East Horsley, Leatherhead KT24 6TB
Festive Afternoon Tea: An afternoon tea, with a sprinkle of festive magic. Enjoy a selection of cakes and scones full of festive flavours, not forgetting tasty sandwiches with a selection of wintery seasonal ingredients.
When: 27th November – 24th December 2024
Cost: From £26.95 per person
Hogs Back Hotel – Seale, Tongham, Farnham GU10 1EX
Festive Afternoon Tea: Served in the Garden Room, this traditional classic has been given a Festive twist making it the perfect occasion to share with someone special or a group of family and friends. With a selection of festive sweet treats, scones and finger sandwiches – it’s the perfect way to celebrate the festive season.
When: 27th November until 24th December 2024
Cost: From £25.95 per person
Dobbies Garden Centre – Woodcote Green | Richmond
Festive Afternoon Tea: Get into the Christmas mood & treat yourself, friends & family to a delicious Festive or luxury Afternoon Tea at your local Dobbies. This Festive Afternoon Tea includes 3 tiers of delicious treats plus unlimited tea and coffee refills.
When: From 4th November to 31st December 2024 excluding 25th and 26th December
Cost: From £16 per adult and £10 per child
You can read our review of Dobbies Festive Afternoon Tea here
So there you have all the festive afternoon tea options in Surrey. I’ll add more as they are announced and if I’ve missed out your favourite please do get in touch and let me know.
If you’re looking for more things to do in Surrey over the festive season, these posts might help:
- Christmas Theatre and Pantomimes in Surrey
- Christmas Lights In Surrey
- Where to buy Christmas Trees in Surrey
- Christmas Events in Surrey
- Where to see Father Christmas in Surrey
- Christmas Ice Skating in Surrey
- Christmas Light Trails in Surrey
- Christmas Markets in Surrey
