Afternoon Tea

A Truly Quintessential Favourite, Served Daily

There's nothing quite like this quintessentially British favourite. Afternoon tea at Bowood is an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones or simply savour the serene surroundings — enjoyed daily in The Shelburne Restaurant, The Shelburne Bar, or The Library.

Festive Afternoon Tea

Our Shelburne Restaurant Festive Afternoon Tea will be available from 28th November 2025 to Thursday 1st January 2026

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Traditional Afternoon Tea

Monday to Saturday, 12.00pm to 4.00pm
Sundays, 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Price

Adults: From £35pp
Children: £14.50pp (2 to 12 years)

Contact Us

01249 822 228

What's On The Menu?

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Sample Menu

Our Afternoon Tea features classic finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with Bowood's seasonal jam, a selection of pâtisserie, and your choice of freshly brewed tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Or, why not celebrate a special moment with a glass of Pommery Champagne?

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Useful Information

Food Allergies

Please let us know if you have any food allergies when you book and we will be happy to discuss options.

Bookings Over 10 People

Please call us for bookings of 10 and above. Please also note that £10 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.

Vouchers

You can find our afternoon tea vouchers, here.

Children

Children are welcome to dine here at any time.

Dogs

Only working assistance dogs are permitted.

Bowood Memories

"Friends booked afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday and what a wonderful celebration it was. The chef and team catered for my tricky allergies beautifully. They had obviously taken great care with adjusting the menu."

jaha64 (on Tripadvisor)