Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in Bedford, where riverside charm, cosy cafés, and sweet treats come together for a perfectly indulgent experience!
Whether you’ve been strolling along the Embankment, exploring local parks, or enjoying a day out shopping, there’s no better way to take a break than with a traditional afternoon tea.
Tuck into a tiered selection of finger sandwiches, fluffy scones with jam and clotted cream, and an irresistible array of cakes and pastries, all served with a pot of your favourite tea—or even a glass of bubbly for that extra sparkle!
Top spots like The Pavilion at the Park, Fancy Bakery, and The Higgins Pantry offer a variety of atmospheres, from elegant and serene to quirky and fun.
Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a special occasion, or simply a treat-yourself kind of day, afternoon tea in Bedford is a delicious way to relax and indulge
Best Afternoon Teas Bedford Has To Offer
Woodland Manor Hotel
Green lane, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6EP
In their beautiful conservatory, they serve tiers of plates generously filled with sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones, accompanied by side dishes of strawberry jam and clotted cream.
There is also a sparkling afternoon tea and a gin afternoon tea available.
Served daily, Pre-booking is essential.
Bedford Swan Hotel
The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 1RW
Enjoy the high level of service in these elegant new tea rooms as you indulge in delicious warm scones, selections of sweet treats and premium Hope & Glory teas or choose a quick coffee and a slice of one of today’s cakes of the day.
Flitwick Manor Hotel
Church Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AE
Enjoy your Afternoon Tea surrounded by stunning landscape with a relaxing atmosphere and in the Summer you can dine al fresco out on the terrace.
Their Afternoon Tea menu features a selection of classic savoury treats including a range of finger sandwiches, accompanied with scones and an array of delicious sweet treats.
Luton Hoo Hotel
The Mansion House, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3TQ
Heavy silver cutlery, crisp white linen and fine bone china tea cups all help to make Afternoon Tea at Luton Hoo very special.
So too is the Afternoon Tea menu, which includes tiers of plates piled with sandwiches, cakes and scones, with side dishes of strawberry jam and clotted cream.
There is also the choice of a variety of blended teas from all over the world. To make the occasion extra special, why not opt to enjoy the Champagne Afternoon Tea.
Elsie May’s Electric Lounge
Ground Floor 58 Market Square St Neots, PE19 2AA
Set within a building that dates back to 1927, diners will admire the restored high ceilings, parquet floors and large windows.
Indulge in a selection of freshly prepared finger sandwiches, scones and an array of decadent cakes and pastries.
Add a glass of Prosecco or a Gin and Tonic to your Afternoon Tea for an extra indulgent afternoon.
3 St Peters
3 St Peter’s Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN
Enjoy your choice of Champagne or Prosecco afternoon tea including savoury and sweet canapés from the menu.
All served on bone china crockery. The teas include many varieties such as: Flora Tea’s: Lychee Rose (Black tea), Moroccan Mint (Green Tea) and Jasmine Silver Needle (White Tea)
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Slug & Lettuce
53-55 High Stree, Bedford, MK40 1RZ
Afternoon Tea comes in a beautiful bird cage filled with tasty treats. Enjoy one of two afternoon teas, offering tasty savouries alongside scones served with Tiptree strawberry jam and clotted cream and a Limoncello drizzle sponge and cookie-crumb profiteroles.
Elstow Tea Garden
209 Church End, Elstow, Bedford MK42 9XT
This delightful venue is set in the garden of a typical English country cottage, located in the ancient village of Elstow. Enjoy an afternoon tea or a cream tea in the great outdoors.
Coffee with Art
82 High St, Bedford MK40 1NN
This shop is the second oldest building in the High Street . The shop has a warm relaxed feel to it, perfect for meeting friends to business meetings, with the lure of an extensive food menu. Fantastic coffee, loose leaf teas, freshly prepared food.
Visit the website for prices and opening times.
Kate and Pepes Vintage Afternoon teas
Kate and Pepe offer an afternoon tea, ice creams, vintage hire and catering services for Weddings, parties and events in Herts, Beds, Cambs and Bucks.
There are three tiers of afternoon tea – Silver, Gold or Platinum – all served with tea (including herbal options) and filter coffee.
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Cakestand and Crumb
7 Kings Arms Yard, Ampthill, Bedford MK45 2PJ
Offering a unique glimpse into a bygone era when afternoon tea was something to be savoured and enjoyed. Afternoon tea consists of three courses.
The first course is a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, followed by a second course of freshly baked scones with Cornish clotted cream and fruity jams.
The final course is a selection of delicious cakes.
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