Festive Afternoon Tea

Step inside the historic, Grade I listed Abbey Kitchen for a delightfully atmospheric Festive Afternoon Tea. Nestled within the vaulted stone rooms of the Jacobean wing of Rufford Abbey, our boutique Tea House is serving up a wonderful seasonal feast with polished table service.

Whether you are celebrating the holiday season with friends or elevating an autumn woodland stroll, reserve your table in advance for a deliciously festive taste of Nottinghamshire heritage.

Our Festive Offerings are served fresh to order with your choice of tea, coffee, or juice.

• Festive Afternoon Tea: £24.95 per person
• Childrens Festive Afternoon Tea (Under 12s): £16.95 per child

The Festive Menu

Freshly Baked Scones

Warm Cranberry Scones
Served with Strawberry Preserve, Clotted Cream and Butter

Festive Sweet Treats

Chocolate Eclair
Chocolate Yule Tide Log
Mini Carrot Cake
Individual Warm Mince Pies
Macaroons

Savouries & Sandwiches

Roast Turkey and Cranberry Finger Sandwich
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Finger Sandwich
Warm Sausage Rolls
Traditional Pigs in Blankets

Essential Booking Information

• Exclusive Festive Seating Sessions: This special event runs exclusively on 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, and 20th Dec. Tables can be booked for either 12pm or 2pm seatings.
• 100% Pre-Booked: We do not accept walk-in table dining in the main historic room. All tables must be reserved and paid for in advance to guarantee the freshness of our produce.
• Dietary Requirements: We happily cater to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Please state any dietary requirements or allergies in the notes section when completing your booking.
• Parking Included: Parking charges are included with your booking. Do not pay for parking upon arrival as we are unable to refund you. Please enter your vehicle registration number when checking in for your booking at the restaurant.