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Regency Afternoon Tea

Step back in time and enjoy a Regency style afternoon tea in the Servants' Hall at Lyme.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

£30 per person | Normal admission charges apply.

Start with a welcome glass of non-alcoholic elderflower bubbly followed by a soup, a selection of sandwiches, sweet treats and scones, as well as unlimited tea and coffee.

Why not visit to the Regency Dressing Room in the house and borrow a dress, or suit for an extra special experience? (House ticket required).

Please book an appropriately-sized table for your group. This is the number of tables you require, not the size of your party. E.g. 6 people would need one table of 4 and one table of 2.Please specify the number of people in your party at checkout in the comments box.

When booking you will pay a deposit to secure your table. This will be deducted from the total cost of your afternoon tea. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your visit.

If your selected date shows 'Not enough spaces', please click to change your ticket selection and choose a different ticket. Two people can book a table for four if no 2-seat tables remain. Your selected date will show as 'Sold out' if all tables have sold.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All (Deposit for accessible table and chairs max.2ppl)£20.00
All (Deposit for lounge chairs and low table max.2ppl)£20.00
All (Deposit for accessible table and chairs max.4ppl)£40.00
All (Deposit for high table and bar stools max.4ppl)£40.00
All (Deposit for lounge chairs and low table max.4ppl)£40.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 Please check email custom check boxes are required and each ticket type has a limited number of tix

Suitability

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Meeting point

In the Servants' Hall at the house.

What to bring and wear

There’s no dress code, but why turn up early and borrow a regency outfit for free from the dressing room (house ticket is required).

Accessibility

There is level access and the Servant’s Hall is on the ground floor. This accessed via uneven/ cobbled surfacing. Chairs with arms are available on request. There are accessible, low and high tables, please select which one you would like when booking. If you have any questions or access needs, please get in touch before booking at Lyme@NationalTrust.org.uk

Contact info

Lyme Estate Office

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