🫖 How to Do Afternoon Tea at Home (Plus the Best UK Afternoon Tea Spots You Can Gift!)

This blog is your ultimate guide to:

• Hosting your own DIY afternoon tea (yes, even with kids!)
• Exploring the best afternoon tea experiences in the UK
• Choosing the perfect gift card for someone who loves scones as much as we do

Let’s pour the tea, shall we? ☕

🫖 How to Create the Perfect Afternoon Tea at Home

Want the elegance of afternoon tea without leaving the house? You can make it magical with a few simple touches — and yes, the kids can totally get involved.

🍰 What to Serve:

• Finger sandwiches – classics like cucumber, smoked salmon, ham & mustard
• Scones – with clotted cream and jam (cream first or jam first? We’re not taking sides)
• Mini cakes & pastries – think Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, or macarons
• Tea (of course) – English Breakfast, Earl Grey, or fruity infusions for little guests
• Juice or fizz – sparkling elderflower for a kid-friendly “bubbly” or prosecco for grown-ups

🎩 Presentation Tips:

• Use a tiered cake stand for that classic look
• Bring out the fancy mugs or teacups
• Add flowers, doilies, and handwritten place cards for a special touch
• Encourage dress-up for a royal tea party twist

💡 Bonus: Turn it into a family afternoon with a movie (Paddington or Alice in Wonderland, anyone?) to follow.

🏰 Top Afternoon Tea Experiences in the UK

Ready to sip your way through the UK’s finest spots? Here are some unforgettable destinations for the ultimate tea lovers:

🌆 1. Afternoon Tea at The Ritz, London

It doesn’t get more iconic than tea at The Ritz. Delicate pastries, refined service, and a pianist playing while you sip? This is classic British luxury.

🎁 Perfect for anniversaries, special birthdays, or once-in-a-lifetime treats

🏙️ 2. Tea at Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum’s is the OG of British tea culture. Think perfectly brewed blends, hand-crafted cakes, and a legendary history.

🎁 A great gifting choice for foodies and London lovers

🏞️ 3. Afternoon Tea at Bettys Café Tea Rooms

Step into a true Yorkshire institution where tradition meets elegance. Bettys is known for its freshly baked cakes, silver teapots, and art deco charm.

🎁 A must-visit for tea lovers heading north — and a perfect treat for birthdays or thank-yous

🎡 4. Afternoon Tea with a View – London Eye or The Shard

Fancy sipping your tea while enjoying skyline views of the capital? You can combine afternoon tea with a ride on the London Eye or even a table high up in The Shard.

🧁 Ideal for couples or visitors who love a view with their brew

🛳️ 5. Afternoon Tea on a Thames River Cruise

Set sail down the Thames with a tiered tray of treats and a hot pot of tea. Live commentary meets live cupcakes — what more could you want?

🎁 Unique and scenic — a fab gift idea for families or older relatives

📍 Departs from central London piers

🧁 6. Themed Afternoon Teas – Harry Potter, Paddington & More!

For a little extra fun, try an afternoon tea with a twist. From Harry Potter-themed teas to Paddington Bear-inspired menus, they’re perfect for families and young fans.

🎁 Great for kids or as a quirky day out

🐷 Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Tour – Save 10% with Kids Pass!

Turn afternoon tea into an unforgettable adventure with the official Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour – a moving feast of family fun through the streets of London!

This unique themed experience brings the world of Peppa to life with music, animation, and mouth-watering treats, all aboard a charming, Peppa-themed Routemaster bus.

🎉 What to Expect:

• Plenty of sing-along songs and animated fun on board
• A full Peppa Pig-themed afternoon tea for little piggies and grown-ups alike
• Interactive storytelling as you ride past famous London landmarks
• Smiles, snacks, and Peppa magic from start to finish!

🎟️ Kids Pass Members Exclusive:

✅ Save 10% on bookings (Mon–Fri only)

✅ Minimum spend: £110

🌟 Only official Peppa Pig bus tour in the UK

💰 Average Kids Pass Member Saving: £20

Based on 2 adults and 2 children — that’s more pocket money for ice cream later!

💡 Book early — this top-rated experience fills up fast during weekends and holidays!

☀️ A Summer of Sweet Moments

Whether you're hosting a tea party at home, heading out for a grand afternoon of clotted cream and conversation, or gifting someone special their dream day out — afternoon tea is a moment worth savouring.

Plus with Kids Pass you save 15% off Virgin Experience Days, the creme de la creme of afternoon tea offering.

🧁 From hotel lobbies to living rooms, the tiered tray always brings smiles. Because a cup of tea shared is happiness doubled ☕