Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in Peterborough, where cathedral city charm meets sweet indulgence in the best possible way!
Whether you’re exploring the historic Peterborough Cathedral, enjoying a stroll through Ferry Meadows, or catching up with friends in town, there’s always time for a perfectly brewed cup of tea and a slice of cake.
Tuck into a tiered selection of finger sandwiches, fluffy scones with jam and clotted cream, and a tempting assortment of cakes and sweet treats, all served with your favourite tea—or even a glass of bubbly for that extra sparkle!
From elegant spots like The Great Northern Hotel to cosy cafés like Afternoon Tea at Alice’s and The Chalkboard, Peterborough has a variety of venues offering something special for every occasion.
Whether it’s a birthday treat, a relaxing afternoon out, or just because you love cake, afternoon tea in Peterborough is always a good idea!
Best Afternoon Tea Peterborough Has To Offer
Orton Hall Hotel & Spa
The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough PE2 7DN
Orton Hall is a great place to sit back and relax whilst you take in the views of the surroundings.
Guests can enjoy a classic selection of homemade cakes, delicious sandwiches and freshly-baked scones, all served with a selection of teas or a glass of bubbly.
Please visit the website for further details
The Chalkboard
Riverside Walk, Peterborough PE1 1EF
At The Chalkboard in Peterborough you can choose your bread and your sandwich fillings. Then you choose your scone.
You can have fruity or plain with clotted cream and jam or a cheese scone with salted butter. There are so many cakes to choose from including Victoria sponge, chocolate brownies and lemon drizzle cake.
There are also savoury tarts and sausage rolls, crudites and hummus, olives and scotch eggs.
Please visit the website for further details
Dobbies Garden Centre
Cygnet Park, Phorpres Way, Hampton, Peterborough PE7 8NY
Enjoy a traditional or children’s afternoon tea in the restaurant at Dobbies Garden Centre.
The traditional afternoon tea includes three tiers of delicious savoury and sweet treats including a selection of freshly made finger sandwiches, Dobbies scones served with Cornish clotted cream and a mini pot of jam.
The top tier has a selection of delicious, sweet treats including blackberry delice, fruit cream tart, carrot cake and a mini macaroon.
Please visit their website for further details
The Bell Inn Hotel
A1, Stilton, Peterborough PE7 3RA
The Bell Inn Hotel offers warming fires in the winter and outdoor gardens in the summer.
You can enjoy a traditional treat with finger sandwiches, a selection of cakes, traditional scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, accompanied by your choice of tea or coffee with refills.
Please visit their website for further details
The George Stamford
71 High Street St Martin’s, St Martins, Stamford PE9 2LB
Cream tea at The George is an institution – whether sitting by the fire during the colder months or in the courtyard in the summer.
Scrumptious cakes, traditionally presented scones, sandwiches – quintessentially British tea at its best!
Please visit their website for further details
The Bull Hotel
Westgate, Peterborough PE1 1RB
In the Pastroudis Bar and Cafe at the Bull Hotel in Peterborough you can relax and unwind.
It is open throughout the day, and popular with residents and the locals alike.
They serve morning coffee, light and hearty lunches and traditional afternoon tea.
Please visit their website for further details
Tea at 18
18 Wisbech Rd, Thorney, Peterborough PE6 0SB
Tea at 18 serves afternoon tea; offering a selection of scones, sandwiches, cakes and special treats.
They have a Facebook page so you will have to take a look to see what they have on offer.
Visit them on social media for further details
Burghley House – The Orangery
Burghley Park, Peterborough, Stamford PE9 3JY
Take afternoon tea in the Orangery Restaurant at Burghley House. They have special menus throughout the year including upcoming Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
The Orangery works in partnership with Absolute Taste to provide catering. They showcase the best of Burghley Estate and local produce in the Orangery Restaurant menu.
Please visit their website for further details
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