Afternoon Tea in Leighton Buzzard

Sipping Through History: The Duchess of Bedford and Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea, is widely attributed to Anna Maria Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford (1783–1857). Around the 1840s, she experienced a familiar afternoon “hunger” between lunch and the late dinner hour. To assuage this, she began enjoying a light meal of tea, bread, butter, and cakes in the afternoon and it quickly became a beloved daily ritual. Her practice was soon adopted by her friends and spread through society as a charming social tradition.

Over time, this petite meal evolved into the elegant and indulgent experience we know today: refined sandwiches, scones served with jam and clotted cream, sundry pastries, and of course, a curated selection of teas.

Where to Enjoy An Afternoon Tea Near You

The Globe Inn

Treat yourself to a British Afternoon Tea at Globe Inn. From delicate Cream Cheese & Cucumber mini buns to hearty Prawn Cocktail & Rocket Finger Sandwiches, you can indulge in a scrumptious spread of freshly prepared sandwiches.

Afternoon Tea wouldn’t be complete without some sweet treats. That’s why our fruit scones, served with strawberry clotted cream, are a delight and don’t forget to try the oozy Belgian Chocolate Brownies.

With so much on offer, make your afternoon dazzle at just £17.49! Got something to celebrate? Upgrade with a glass of bubbly Prosecco for only £4 per person and make it extra special!

Booking and further details, terms and conditions

Room No 9

Afternoon Tea

Whether it’s a special occasion or you just fancy a treat, our delicious afternoon tea is the perfect way to spend time with family & friends.

Served on vintage china, our delicious cakes and scones are freshly baked on the premises. Generously filled mini rolled can include roast beef and horseradish, egg mayo and cress, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cheddar and chutney as well as traditional cucumber and cream cheese. we tailor the fillings to accommodate dietary requirements.

Unlimited tea and filter coffee is included in the price. We also offer a delivery option within a 5 mile radius of Leighton Buzzard for a small delivery charge.

Please book at least 48 hours in advance and leave a £10 deposit per person, payable either in store or over the phone. £29.95 pp

https://www.roomno9.co.uk/cafe

Pecks Farm Shop

We offer a tasty selection of nibbles; including puff pastry sausage roll bites, Sandwiches with 3 different fillings, Scones with cream and jam and variety of cakes.

(Please note the food selection is seasonal therefore this is subject to change, We can also alter the selection depending on your dietary requirements)

This is all served on a tiered cake stand with a choice of tea or coffee.

What better way to spend the afternoon with someone special?

£20 Per Person

(£5 per person non refundable deposit required at time of booking)

Call the office on 01525 210 281 to book.

https://www.pecksfarmshop.co.uk/coffee-shop/

Woburn Coffee House

A little further afield but a luxury experience is the Woburn Coffee House. Teas start from £39.95.

Treat yourself to our delicious Afternoon Tea knowing that each separate element has been individually created and hand-crafted on the premises by our talented team of Pastry Chef’s. Traditionally served on Weekends Only, but now on fabulous Friday afternoons as well, in our 16^th Century old Restaurant, private White Room and Woburn Orangery, it’s the perfect ambience to relax, celebrate and sample a delicious array of delicious savoury canapés, delicate pastries and exquisitely presented cakes – all served with a pot of tea of choice.

This most charming traditional Afternoon Tea is served in the elegant Orangery, with glittering chandeliers, French mirrors and Louis X1V fireplace which add a light and stylish flourish to the room whilst overlooking the private walled garden.

https://woburncoffeehouse.co.uk/afternoon-tea/