Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-ashford-arms-bakewell"><a href="https://theashfordarms.com/book-now-for-festive-afternoon-tea-at-the-ashford-arms/">The Ashford Arms</a>, Bakewell</h2>



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<p>Hunker down in the Peak District&#8217;s newest cosy gastro destination for a seasonal, locally sourced ingredients that bring festive favourites alive. Think bites of turkey with pork and cranberry stuffing, pigs in blankets with brie and chutney and honey-roast spiced ham. With sweet treats like mini winter berry pavlovas, and cranberry scones. Available throughout December, £22pp (upgrade to festive fizz for an extra £4.50).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-colwick-hall-nottingham"><a href="https://colwickhallhotel.com/nutcracker-afternoon-tea/">Colwick Hall,</a> Nottingham</h2>



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<p>A lavish, Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea filled with festive delights. Muddy loves the imaginative, magical elements of this one &#8211; with sugar plum fairy-inspired white chocolate mousses with plum compote and Nutcracker ginger biscuits (pictured). The whole afternoon tea has been designed as a joyful journey through The Nutcracker – magic! Served daily in December between 12pm and 4pm, £25pp (Mon0Thurs), £27.95pp (Fri-Sun).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hart-s-hotel-amp-kitchen-nottingham"><a href="https://www.hartsnottingham.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/3.-CHRISTMAS-AFTERNOON-TEA-2023-revised-211123.pdf">Hart&#8217;s Hotel &amp; Kitchen</a>, Nottingham</h2>



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<p>In the city? Stop off for a decadent afternoon tea with all the festive trimmings at Hart’s. Available Mon-Sat during&nbsp;December&nbsp;the menu sounds super-tempting, with sarnies on Hambleton bread and Hambleton mince pies. Costs £47.90 for two. Perfect for squeezing in after a spot of Christmas shopping.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-pudding-pantry-nottingham"><a href="https://www.thepuddingpantry.co.uk/christmas-afternoon-tea">The Pudding Pantry</a>, Nottingham</h2>



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<p>Famous for its creative wizardry when it comes to afternoon teas, the Pudding Pantry’s festive offering is off the scale. Beer braised brisket sliders, roasted walnut and camembert quiches and Baileys butterscotch macarons are just some of the tasty treats that have us drooling. From £26.95pp, or £32.95 with mulled wine.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-children-s-country-house-sudbury"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/the-childrens-country-house-at-sudbury/events/8920c6ba-945c-4fec-af39-ac9da46f7f46">Children’s Country House</a>, Sudbury</h2>



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<p>One for the whole fam. Sudbury Hall’s Great Hall is all dressed up as a fairytale for Christmas, so book your seat in the Parlour for afternoon tea afterwards to top off a fabulously festive family day out. The captivating Cinderella story unfolds in a hands-on way throughout the house, with each room depicting a different Cinders scene. The Christmassy afternoon tea, with sandwiches, sweet festive treats and scones is the cherry on the top. Book for Sat 12 or 19 Dec, £19.95pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-woodborough-hall-woodborough"><a href="https://woodborough-hall.co.uk/afternoon-tea/">Woodborough Hall</a>, Woodborough</h2>



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<p>Take it up a notch with a posh afternoon tea&nbsp;at elegant Woodborough Hall. Say&nbsp;<em>Joyeux Noël</em>&nbsp;while tucking into delicate finger sandwiches, plumptious scones and a scrumptious selection of fine&nbsp;pastries. Here’s a Muddy fave, with walks on the doorstep and pretty surrounds. It&#8217;s family-friendly too, with kid-sized options available. Adults £35, kids £14.50.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-cavendish-hotel-baslow"><a href="https://cavendishhotelbaslow.co.uk/eat-drink/afternoon-tea/">The Cavendish Hotel</a>, Baslow</h2>



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<p>Another elegant and quintessentially English experience, afternoon teas don&#8217;t come better than this. Perched on the edge of the gorgeous Chatsworth Estate, you can have a yomp through the fields and past glorious Chatsworth House before cosying up to a festive afternoon tea of pigs in blanket sausage rolls, festive finger sandwiches and festive treats such as clementine and mulled wine panacotta and Mont Blanc macarons. Costs £42.50pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cup-amp-saucer-clay-cross"><a href="https://www.cupandsauceronline.co.uk/general-6">Cup &amp; Saucer,</a> Clay Cross</h2>



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<p>If cute café culture is what you’re after, book in a Christmas afternoon tea at this small indie tea house. And this one’s not just for those with a sweet tooth. Homemade savouries include Turkey, stuffing and cranberry sandwiches, mini roast potatoes and brie and cranberry tarts. Then wheel out the teacup trifles, mini mince pies and Christmas cookies. Filling rather than dainty. Saturdays are pretty much booked solid, but weekday slots in December are still available. Costs £20pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thoresby-hall-hotel-ollerton"><a href="https://www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk/globalassets/about-warner-breaks/dining/menus/afternoon-tea/festive-menus-2024-afternoon-tea-core.pdf">Thoresby Hall Hotel,</a> Ollerton</h2>



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<p>Promising a quintessentially English afternoon tea in the picturesque setting of Thoresby Park country estate, this one is perfect for festive drama. Sink your chops into roast turkey sandwiches, spiced Christmas scones and mulled fruit fools before stretching your legs around the picturesque parkland and formal gardens. Served in the beautiful Blue Room overlooking the grounds. Available until 13 January, £45.45 for two</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-dragon-willington"><a href="https://thedragonatwillington.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/TD-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Menu-WEB.pdf">The Dragon</a>, Willington</h2>



<p>Pull up a canalside seat and hunker down for the day at this cosy, Muddy Award-winning destination pub. Elastic waistbands at the ready because this comforting festive afternoon tea offering includes turkey and cranberry sarnies, mincemeat scones with rum cream and sticky stem ginger cake. Costs £21.99, plus optional fizz for an extra £6.29.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hardy-s-farndon"><a href="https://www.hardysfarndon.co.uk/afternoon-tea">Hardy’s</a>, Farndon</h2>



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<p>With bespoke, pre-bookable sandwich fillings and plenty of choices, this festive afternoon tea packs quite a punch. As well as your choice of slider sarnies, you’ll find your tiers filled with the likes of mini pigs in blankets, brie and cranberry quiche, trifle, choux buns and more. There’s an option to pre-order and takeaway if you want to transport Christmas to someone who struggles to get out and about too. Costs£40 for two.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-calke-abbey-ticknall"><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/calke-abbey/events/5a58d130-f7cc-4ef8-8106-ac7e711bb9a9">Calke Abbey</a>, Ticknall</h2>



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<p>Peak festive feels at this National Trust grand dame, where you can tour the house in its Christmas finery and then enjoy a special festive afternoon tea in the café, decked for the occasion. Festive tunes-a-plenty as you tuck into seasonal sweet and savoury treats, and a cup of tea or filter coffee.</p>



<p>For more festive fun near you, check out our<a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/xmas/"> Christmas features.</a></p>


12 of the best festive afternoon teas in Notts & Derbyshire

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