Afternoon Tea

'If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; If you are depressed, it will cheer you; if you are excited, it will calm you'
- William Ewart Gladstone

Gladstone's Library is a place to retreat from the busy outside world. Enjoy the luxury of traditional Afternoon Tea in our relaxing Food for Thought restaurant or outside in the beautiful gardens. 

Every Saturday and Wednesday from 2.30pm to 4pm, we will serve three towering tiers of sweet and savoury treats alongside a pot of hot tea (or coffee). All the elements of the Afternoon Tea are freshly home-made, including our famous scones. Booking is essential and prepayment is required.

You can book Afternoon Tea at Reception or by calling 01244 532350 or by emailing [email protected]Our team are happy to cater for special dietary requirements - just let us know at the time of booking.

You can also treat someone to Afternoon Tea with one of our Gift Vouchers

Afternoon Tea is £18.50 for one, £35.00 for two or £10 for a child aged 12 years and under.


(Menu may be subject to changes depending on seasonality and availability of ingredients)