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.
What to Expect
Decadent festive treats inside a 16th-century manor house.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Boringdon Hall
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.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Afternoon-tea fans and festive get-togethers
Vibe
Elegant and festive
Energy Level
Low
Budget
££
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- 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. – Get tickets
- Hours: Daily, 1 - 4pm.
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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