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Looking for an afternoon to remember? Here in South East England there are a whole host of venues offering lavish afternoon tea to suite your needs whatever they may be.

From hotels, restaurants, cafes and bistros to pubs, museums and stately homes, there really is more to be discovered where afternoon tea is involved. Many offer a range of mouth watering cakes and sweets to accompany a pot of English tea along with the traditional finger sandwiches.

So why not treat yourself, a friend, a loved one, or a family member to a sumptuous afternoon tea in South East England.

Roald Dahl Museum, Buckinghamshire

CafĂ© Twit at The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre After a walk in the lovely Chiltern Hills, drop into Café Twit at the Roald Dahl Museum for a scrumdiddlyumptious afternoon tea. Choose from traditional teas and freshly brewed coffee or try a fizzy Swishwiffler! Cakes and cookies are all home-made including Miss Honey's scones and Bogtrotter chocolate cake.

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Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Afternoon Tea at Blenheim Palace Enhance your visit to Blenheim Palace and enjoy a choice of tempting afternoon tea packages, all with a delicious selection of homemade cakes, mini pastries and scones. Served daily in the Indian Room overlooking the magnificent Water Terraces from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. Prior reservation is required.

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Crowne Plaza Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Afternoon Tea at Crowne Plaza Marlow Take a stroll along the Thames to Crowne Plaza Marlow and enjoy a sumptuous Afternoon Tea: Including a selection of finger sandwiches on mixed breads, Sultana scone with preserves and clotted cream, Assortment of infused and herbal teas £10.95 per person. Strawberries and cream £5.95, Chocolate éclair £2.95

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Kent Life, Kent

Kent Life Visit Kent Life and experience afternoon tea in the newly revamped tearooms. With a salute to Kent's rural heritage, you can enjoy locally sourced food and drink hot or cold, with a more homely, 'pantry' style atmosphere. Donate your old tea cosies and receive a free tea or coffee voucher.

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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Dorset

Afternoon Tea at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens The Colonial Restaurant set within the fabulous 30 acre Subtropical Gardens at Abbotsbury is a splendid place to have Afternoon tea. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as "one of the finest gardens I have ever visited" The high tea is among the best in the region, with a selection of delicious sweets and treats to enjoy.

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The Blue Pool Tea House, Dorset

The Blue Pool Tea House From Easter visit the Blue Pool Tea House and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the delightful surrounding of The Blue Pool Teahouse. After your gentle walk around The Blue Pool treat yourself to cucumber sandwiches, freshly baked scones, fruit cake or fairy cake, all served with a wide selection of teas from 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

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Dover Marina, Kent

Dover Marina Afternoon Teas Enjoy a special afternoon tea at the Dover Marina Hotel whilst overlooking the Dover Harbour. With a choice of 3 afternoon teas available between 2 and 5pm - including the Marina Cream Tea, Marina High Tea and the superb Marina Afternoon tea for two, what better a way to spend an afternoon in Dover.

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Exbury Gardens, Hampshire

Exbury Gardens Afternoon Tea Celebrate tea at the Exbury Tea Festival held within the delightful 200 acre woodland Gardens on 30/31 July. Activities include teas to taste and teas to buy; train rides, cream teas and demonstrations - everything connected with tea! Much of the world's tea supply comes from Camellia sinensis - found in abundance at Exbury.

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Gilbert's White's House & Garden, Hampshire

Gilbert's White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection Enjoy delicious refreshments in the award winning Tea Parlour. Discover three fascinating stories of explorers of the Natural World... Rev.Gilbert White, Captain Lawrence Oates. Frank Oates, Delight in the 30 acres of garden and parkland. Gift Shop (free admission)

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Express Afternoon Teas, Kent

Express Afternoon Teas Visiting Canterbury? Why not enjoy a special afternoon tea at the Harbledowns restaurant, Holiday Inn Express Canterbury. Choose from 2 afternoon teas available between 12 and 5pm - the Express Cream Tea £3.95 per person, or Express High Tea at £7.95 per person for those that want to treat themselves.

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The Lambert Arms, Oxfordshire

The Lambert Arms Enjoy afternoon tea at the Lambert Arms in front of a cosy log fire. Afternoon tea includes Scones with jam and cream, ginger-cake, homemade choc chip cookies and many more delicious treats. As well as a selection of herbal teas available and also fresh tea leaves for that extra special cup of tea.

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Oakley Hall ,Hampshire

Oakley Hall - A Hidden Treasure Oakley Hall is a hidden treasure amongst the rolling countryside of North Hampshire with a distinguished past. Be it a romantic getaway, discovering a gourmands dream in the restaurant or enjoying an afternoon tea in grand style, guests will discover a staff member ready to attend to their every need.

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Pelham House Hotel, East Sussex

Pelham House Hotel Pelham House is a beautiful 16th century town house hotel in Lewes, which has been exquisitely restored to create a stylish venue, which combines elegance, history and has a stunning south facing garden overlooking the South Downs. Afternoon tea at Pelham House Hotel is an ideal way to relax with friends and family.

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The Ramada Hotel, Kent

Traditional English High Tea at the Ramada Hotel Dover Enjoy a Traditional English High Tea from 2 to 5pm at the Ramada Dover. This delicious afternoon tea includes a selection of finger sandwiches (smoked salmon, cucumber, and cream cheese) oven fresh scones with clotted cream & preserves, pound cake, chocolate éclairs and assorted butter cookies.

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Sandy Balls, Hampshire

Enjoy a cream tea at Sandy Balls Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, the cosy Woodside Inn at Sandy Balls Holiday Centre is the ideal setting for a cup of tea and a delicious cake or a classic cream tea. Sandy Balls is the prefect location for a family treat or a relaxing afternoon in the countryside.

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Spinnaker Tower, Hampshire

'High' Tea at the Spinnaker Tower Located on Spinnaker Tower's view deck 2 and set against the spectacular views over Portsmouth Harbour and beyond, the Café in the Clouds 'High' Tea really lives up to its name! Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, pastries, cupcakes, scones and of course tea!

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The Montagu Arms Hotel, Hampshire

Afternoon Tea at the Montagu Arms Hotel Afternoon tea in such an elegant English setting is a ritual not to be missed. Relax on a comfy sofa by the roaring fire and enjoy a selection of delicious sandwiches, homemade cakes and freshly baked scones with heaps of New Forest jam and luscious clotted cream.

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Wickham Vineyard, Hampshire

Enjoy Afternoon Tea Overlooking A Stunning Vineyard Vatika restaurant, set within the beautiful Wickham Vineyard, serve afternoon tea featuring highlights such as Tandoor Cooked Chicken Mayo, Pork and Tarragon Sandwiches and Raisin Scones, Fennel Raspberry Jam, Clotted Cream and Date and Orange Tea Cake, along with choice of tea/coffee.

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