Prices

£29.99 per Adult, £16.99 per Child

Standard, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free Afternoon Teas available.

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Dates and Times

Afternoon Tea Bookings are available daily at the following times (90-minutes allocated per booking):

11.00am - 12.30pm

13:00pm - 14:30pm

15:00pm - 16:30pm

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Afternoon Teas can be booked up to 2pm the day before for the following day, subject to availability. However we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

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Exclusive Afternoon Tea at Ruxley Manor

Enjoy the great British tradition of an Afternoon Tea in your own exclusive pod. You will receive a delightful spread featuring finger sandwiches, a scone with clotted cream and strawberry jam and a tempting array of mini cakes and sweet treats along with unlimited tea or filter coffee.

We change our afternoon tea menu and pod décor four times a year to reflect the seasons, so please click on the relevant link above to see your chosen menu.

Each pod can host up to six guests and will be exclusively yours for 90 minutes.

Booking in advance is essential so we can ensure our freshly baked treats are ready for your arrival. Regretfully, we are therefore unable to accept bookings for Afternoon Tea for the same day.

Afternoon Tea bookings include:

  • Sole use of one of our pods for 90 minutes
  • Selection of finger sandwiches
  • Homemade scones served with jam and clotted cream
  • Selection of sweet bites
  • Unlimited tea or filter coffee, or 1 hot chocolate or soft drink
  • Table Service
  • Music and Heater and/or Cooling Unit

Allergens

The Mulberry Tree Restaurant, Sip & Scoop and any other on-site food serving areas are not allergy free. Although your chosen food or drink may not contain an allergen, it may still be present in the tools we use or the environment. If you have an allergy, please let us know. We have detailed allergen information that we will go through with you so you can make an informed decision.

PLEASE NOTE: From time to time, we may remove items from the Afternoon Tea Menu and replace them with a suitable alternative at our discretion should an item be no longer available without notice.

Event Format

Your pod dining experience allows up to 6 diners for an Afternoon Tea and includes table service. Your Afternoon Tea is prepared by our team of Chefs just ahead of your visit to ensure everything is as fresh and delicious as possible. Each booking will last for 90 minutes, so you can enjoy your experience without rushing.

We offer a selection of wines (white, rose or red), champagne or prosecco (available by the glass or bottle) and a selection of cocktails (Pink Fizz, Raspberry Bellini and more!) which you can easily add to your experience on the day. These items are ordered from inside your pod on the day of your visit, accessible via a QR code or through your server.

Please note: All our pods have a 71cm opening that will fit a regular wheelchair, but please let us know if you require wheelchair access using the special requirements input when booking (as we can then make sure we have the ramp available for you).We have a minimum spend for a booking (which is £45.00) and reserve the right to cancel or move bookings which do not meet these requirements.

Event Specific FAQ's

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Have a query regarding our Afternoon Tea Dining Pods? Please see some of the most common questions from our customers answered below. If your query isn’t answered here please call our Customer Services Team on 020 8300 0084 and we will be more than happy to help.

Q: Do I get sole use of the pod during my visit?
A: Yes, you will have sole use of one of our pods for 90 minutes.

Q: Where do I go when I arrive at Ruxley Manor Garden Centre?
A: When you arrive at Ruxley Manor, please head to the Mulberry Tree and let a member of staff know you are here.

Q: What is the maximum amount of people that can fit in a pod?
A: The maximum capacity in each pod is 6 people. Young children under 2 (who are not eating) do not need to be included.

Q: How long do I have my pod for?
A: Each pod is reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes from your booking time. Please arrive in good time, as the time cannot be extended.

Q: Is there a minimum spend for the pods?
A: Yes, there is a minimum spend of £42.50 for any booking. Bookings that do not meet this requirement may be cancelled or moved.

Q: I have a dietary requirement; can this be accommodated?
A: We provide gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free menus. These can be selected when booking. For other dietary needs, please add them in the dietary requirements field for each person during booking.

Q: I forgot to add dietary requirements/allergies to my booking — can I add them?
A: Yes. Please call Customer Services on 0208 300 0084. Note that we require 24 hours' notice for any dietary changes.

Q: Can I order additional drinks on the day?
A: Yes, we have a drinks menu, and additional drinks can be ordered and paid for during your booking.

Q: Can I bring my young child (aged under 2)?
A: Yes. If they are not eating, they do not need to be included in your total number.

Q: Can I fit a pushchair in the pod?
A: Yes, the pods are reasonably roomy and can fit a small pushchair or car seat.

Q: Do you provide high chairs?
A: Yes. Please request this in the dietary requirements section when booking.

Q: Do the pods have disability access?
A: All pods have a 71cm opening that fits a regular wheelchair. Please let us know in the special requirements section when booking so we can ensure a ramp is available.

Q: Can I link the speaker to my phone?
A: No. The pods play a classic seasonal playlist and cannot be connected to personal devices.

Q: Do you accept walk-ins or last-minute bookings for the pods?
A: No. We require 24 hours’ notice for all pod bookings because menu items are freshly baked the morning of each booking.

Q: I need to change or cancel my ticket — is this possible?
A: Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless we close the pods.

Q: Do the pods have temperature control?
A: The pods do not have temperature control. In summer, the door can be opened and there is a window; in winter, heaters are provided.

Q: Are the pods waterproof?
A: Yes, they are all-weather pods.

General Event FAQ's

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Q. Can I just buy ticket on the day?
A. If an event has paid tickets, typically they must be purchased in advance online - unless stated differently at the top of this page. The vast majority of our events sell out, however some events may still be available for booking the day before, subject to availability.

Q. What is the refund policy?
A. If we find it necessary to close an event for any reason, we will offer you a full refund or the option to book in to an alternative session (subject to availability). If you are late for your allocated time or cannot make your session, unfortunately we cannot offer a refund. Please ensure that you are confident in being able to fulfil your booking before completing the purchase of your tickets. Tickets cannot be swapped or names changed once booked.

Q. How much car parking is there?
A. There are over 450 car parking spaces in our customer car parks, but it is often very busy during events, so we advise that you arrive at the garden centre at least 15 mins before your event.

Q. Can you take in Pushchairs?
A. You can typically store a pushchair inside the buggy park provided at the entrance; but no pushchair/prams can be taken into an event (except for Afternoon Teas). Any pushchairs/prams are left at your own risk.

Q. What Allergens Advice do you have?
A. Please note that The Mulberry Tree and Sip & Scoop are not allergy free. Although your chosen food or drink may not contain an allergen, it may still be present in the tools we use or the general environment. If you have an allergy, please let us know. We have detailed allergen information that we will go through with you so you can make an informed decision.

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