The best traditional afternoon tea in Northamptonshire
When visiting Northamptonshire, afternoon tea at Rushton Hall is a must
Afternoon Tea is steeped in history and tradition.
Legend has it that tea was first discovered in 2737BC when a gentle breeze lifted a few leaves from a tea tree into the pot of boiling water belonging to Emperor Shen Nung as he rested.
Move forward a few hundred years and the 7th Duchess of Bedford is inviting friends to her quarters to enjoy a sandwich and cake in the 1840s.
In-between these dates, of course, Rushton Hall has established itself as the ancestral home of the Tresham family; Charles Dickens has stayed and Glen Miller is yet to play his final concert.
There could be no better setting to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.
Join us in summer when the sun streams through our bay windows, or in winter with a cosy crackling fire.
Whatever option you choose, whenever you choose to join us, Rushton Hall provides the perfect setting for your relaxing and elegant afternoon tea.
Varieties of Afternoon Tea
Rushton Hall is delighted to serve the finest Afternoon Tea in Northamptonshire, so you can experience tradition and finery for yourself.
We serve two varieties; Traditional Afternoon Tea and Traditional Champagne Afternoon Tea.
We offer a range of finger sandwiches, homemade scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserves and beautiful patisseries.
This is complemented by a selection of loose-leaf teas and tisanes. To accompany your Afternoon Tea, we have partnered with Laurent Perrier Champagne and the Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Company to offer a glass of Brut or Rose Cuvee Champagne, or non-alcoholic Sparkling Tea.
Traditional Afternoon Tea
£35 per person
Champagne Afternoon Tea
Served with a 125ml glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne
£50 per person
Rosé Champagne Afternoon Tea
£55 per person
Sparkling Tea Afternoon Tea
Served with a 125ml glass of Copenhagen Sparkling Tea
£47 per person
Afternoon Tea Timings
Currently served Wednesday to Sunday, we request that bookings for your Northamptonshire Afternoon Tea experience be made at 1.30pm, 2.00pm, 3.30pm or 4.00pm.
On Sunday booking times are 3.30pm and 4.00pm when available.
Please note that we are delighted to have added the following additional dates for Festive Afternoon Tea, due to high demand:
Monday 23rd, Tuesday 24th, Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st of December.
Your Afternoon Tea experience will include table availability for 90 minutes. While tables in the Great Hall are suitable for up to 6 guests, larger tables will require private dining. Please note that afternoon tea is primarily served in the Great Hall however, on some occasion this may be possible.
We request that guests adhere to Rushton Hall’s smart casual dress code in the Great Hall.
Please note we are unable to cater for Dairy-free or Vegan dietary requirements on our Afternoon Tea Menu.
A discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to your bill.
