There's nothing quite like catching up with friends over a perfectly brewed cup of tea and a slice of something delicious.
And with the return of Weston Park’s afternoon tea events throughout 2025 there’s no better place to enjoy such a treat.
“Let's face it, we Brits love our tea - 100 million cups a day prove that,” says Andrea Webster, head of marketing at Weston Park.
“But there's something extra special about making time for a proper afternoon tea, especially in our gorgeous Victorian Orangery overlooking the gardens or in our magnificent dining room.
“There really is nowhere more elegant than Weston Park to enjoy traditional afternoon tea.”
The much-loved tradition started back in the 1840s when Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, decided she couldn't wait until 8pm for dinner and started serving up tea and treats to fill the gap.
The idea quickly caught on – and us Brits have never looked back.
Served in one of the most beautiful settings on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, guests enjoying a Weston afternoon tea package can look forward to freshly made sandwiches, warm scones with clotted cream and local preserves, and a selection of homemade cakes.
Everything is prepared using seasonal ingredients from the estate's own walled garden and orchards.
“We're particularly proud of our garden-to-plate approach,” added Andrea.
“There's something rather lovely about enjoying treats made with ingredients grown just a stone's throw away."
The 2025 afternoon tea calendar includes specific dates throughout the year, starting on Sunday, March 9. For a full list of dates, as well as details on how to book, visit https://weston-park.com/whats-on/afternoon-tea/.
