Afternoon Tea Week takes place from 12^th – 18^th August this year, and provides us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Here are five Afternoon Tea spots in and around Newmarket, that we think are perfect for catching up with friends and loved ones.

Squires Restaurant at Bedford Lodge Hotel and Spa, Newmarket

Available Wednesday – Sunday  |  2.30pm -4.00pm  |  £28 per person

Afternoon Tea at Bedford Lodge is the perfect place to spend your afternoon celebrating a special occasion, whilst indulging in a quintessentially British past time. This delicious Afternoon Tea offers a selection of finger sandwiches, tasty cakes and pastries, and not forgetting warm plain or fruit scones topped with jam and clotted cream.

Their patisserie chefs provide a variety of seasonal options throughout the year, so you’re able to enjoy this indulgent treat all year round.

Find out more here : https://www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk/restaurants-in-newmarket-suffolk/afternoon-tea/

Berties Restaurant at Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket

Available Monday – Sunday  |  10.00am – 6.00pm  |  £16.95 per person

Situated at the bottom of Newmarket Gallops, Heath Court Hotel is the ideal place to stop after a morning of watching the horses exercising on Warren Hill. You can expect a tasty selection of specially prepared treats, including freshly made finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, all accompanied by a variety of pastries. Plus, you can enjoy this treat at any time of the day!

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Nancy’s Vintage Tea Shop, Newmarket

Available Tuesday – Sunday  |  Served from 11.00am  |  From £21.50 per person

Nestled in the heart of Newmarket, Nancy’s Vintage Teashop is a distinctively quirky venue, with Afternoon Tea being their speciality. Their Afternoon Tea Lounge can be found above the teashop, providing exclusivity and is the perfect setting for special occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, baby or bridal showers.

Nancy’s provide a wide range of different experiences for all tastes, including a Bottomless Classic Afternoon Tea and a Children’s Afternoon Tea.

Find out more here: https://www.nancysteashop.co.uk/

The Folio at The Fellows House, Cambridge

Available Thursday – Sunday  |  Served from 12.00pm – 4.30pm  |  £27 per person

Whether you’re looking to celebrate a special occasion or just seeking a nice afternoon treat, the warm and inviting atmosphere of this classy restaurant, makes for the perfect setting for Afternoon Tea. You can expect freshly made finger sandwiches, delicious scones, velvety clotted cream, as well as various other sweet desserts, all crafted with a delicious twist by their experienced chefs.

You can even elevate your Afternoon Tea experience with a glass of bubbly for an additional £10 per person.

For more information take a look here: https://www.nancysteashop.co.uk/

Quy Mill Hotel and Spa, near Cambridge

Available Monday – Sunday  |  2pm – 5pm  |  £24.95 per person

Quy Mill Hotel and Spa is the perfect place to spend an afternoon relaxing over a scrumptious Afternoon Tea, whilst taking in the views of the serene, landscaped garden from their tea room or outside on the terrace in the glorious weather. Enjoy a variety of loose-leaf tea to accompany your freshly prepared home-made treats.

Why not make a day of it at Quy Mill Hotel and Spa, and immerse yourself in full relaxation with their onsite facilities, the Riverside Spa, followed by an afternoon of tea and tasty treats.

Take a look here: https://www.cambridgequymill.co.uk/eat-and-drink/afternoon-tea/