You and a friend will be able to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the stunning Palm Court Restaurant of the Park Lane Hotel in London. This will be your chance to savour the quintessentially British institution that is afternoon tea. On arrival you will be greeted by staff who will seat you in the glorious Palm Court Restaurant, which was restored to its former glory in 1997 and makes a beautiful backdrop for your visit. You will be served a selection of finger sandwiches, delicious scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserves, a selection of fine French pastries and choice of exquisite teas from around the globe. The friendly staff will cater to your every need, ensuring that this is an experience to remember, and one that you will want to repeat again and again.

Do you know a special person who deserve a treat? Maybe you have a birthday to shop for? In this fantastic choice pack you can pick from a selection of different activities ideal for people who like adventure. Choose this fantastic selection box and let the voucher holder pick whatever their heart desires from the different experiences. Activities Include: Adult and Child Tour of Lord's Cricket Ground, Adult London Duck Tour, Adult Tour of Emirates Stadium for Two, Adult Tour of Old Trafford for Two, Chocolate Indulgence Experience for Two, City Explorer for Two, Classic Family Photo Portrait, Comedy Night Tickets for Two, Discover Scuba, Eden Project Entrance for Two, F1 Race Car Simulator Session, Golf Lesson with a PGA Pro, Health Club Day Pass for Two, High Ropes Adventure, London Dungeon Entrance for Two, London Eye Standard Flight for Adult, Men's Deluxe Photo Makeover, Motor Sport Entrance Ticket for Two, National Botanic Garden of Wales Family Visit, Paintballing for Two, Photographic Makeover, Salsa for Two, Traditional Afternoon Tea for Two, Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two, Steam Train Experience for Two, Chilli Taster for Two, Wine Tasting for Two, Entrance to York or Edinburgh Dungeons for Two Adults, Countryside Cycle Experience or Garden Organic Membership.

Visit the extraordinary Royal Pavilion, built originally for the Prince Regent. This lavish Palace is renowned for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. Adorned with gilded dragons, carved palm trees and imitation bamboo staircases, the palace was revered by fashionable regency society and still to this day is a distinctive landmark of Brighton. Walk amongst ornate ornaments, fabulous furnishings and rooms steeped in history and decadence. The chinoiserie decorative style covers the rooms from ceiling to floor, as large chandeliers light up the intricate detail within each space. Whilst exploring the surrounding royal luxury, you and your guest will enjoy a classic afternoon tea within The Royal Pavilion Tea Room. Situated on the upper floor, the room has been beautifully restored into an eccentric yet sophisticated space with a sunny balcony for the warmer months overlooking the glorious Royal Pavilion gardens. This is the perfect setting for a traditional afternoon tea. As a memento of your day you will take home the Royal Pavilion guide book. Your experience includes admission into the Royal Pavilion and a guide book. You can arrive any time during the opening hours of the Pavilion As part of your traditional afternoon tea, you will enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches filled with hand picked crab and chervil essence, shaved cucumber, honey roast ham and mustard and egg and land cress. You will also be treated to mini Victoria sponge, Battenberg, Millionaires Shortbread and buttermilk scones with or without fruit, honeymade strawberry jam and clotted cream. A pot of Pavilion loose leaf tea will accompany your food. Please note, you will need to book in advance by calling the number provided in your gift pack. On the day, please go to the front entrance and present your voucher.

You and a friend can choose to enjoy your afternoon tea at a selection of Marriott Hotels nationwide. Choose from eight 4 and 5 star luxury hotels which all offer the ideal setting for afternoon tea. The central London hotels are conveniently situated so you can go shopping in the West End and have a stroll through Hyde Park or along the Thames afterwards. Outside London, the hotels are in lovely locations to enjoy before and after your special treat. On arrival you will be greeted by staff who will seat you. Your afternoon tea may vary slightly depending on which location you choose but in each case you will be able to experience a classic English / Irish afternoon tea including a selection of fine finger sandwiches, delicious scones, fine pastries and a wide assortment of teas.

Afternoon tea has been a British institution since Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, asked her footman to bring her a pot of tea and light refreshment one afternoon in 1840. The ritual caught on and afternoon tea became the corner stone of high society dining. These days taking tea as a light afternoon meal has become much more accessible, but has not lost a crumb of its charm. Charming country hotels and traditional tea rooms will provide welcoming surroundings for this decadent treat which really is a special experience to take your time over. On arrival you will be greeted by staff who will seat you. Your afternoon tea may vary slightly depending on which location you choose, and in each case you will be treated to a selection of freshly made sandwiches, delicious scones with cream and jam, and, at most locations, either fine pastries or cakes of the day to accompany your tea.

Discover the magic of the city from the unique perspective of the Thames whilst enjoying sandwiches, pastries and scones, as well as an assortment of teas accompanied by music from a solo pianist. Picture sipping on a cup of fine tea such as Darjeeling, with an assortment of afternoon delights as you drift along the river and take in the magnificence that is the London skyline. The perfect way to spend an afternoon. All pastries and sandwiches are prepared on board ensuring you are served the freshest and most delicious treats. On arrival you will be shown to your table and seated. Your afternoon tea will include a selection of freshly made sandwiches, delicious pastries and succulent cakes as well as an assortment of teas. To accompany your afternoon tea there will be some entertainment from a solo pianist. Please note that you will need to book a date for the afternoon tea cruise in advance, and dates are subject to availability. You will receive a voucher to take part in your experience. This should be handed in at the Bateaux London Office before boarding the boat for your cruise and afternoon tea. You will board from Embankment Pier at 3.15pm.

What could be better than spending an indulgent time together enjoying afternoon tea in a grand setting? We have put together a selection of beautiful venues across the UK for you to discover, including luxury hotels and stately homes. Venues include Harewood House, a grand Georgian mansion set amongst rolling landscapes, the extraordinary Royal Pavilion palace, and the decadent Park Lane Hotel. Whichever you choose, the surroundings will be sumptuous. You and your guest will enjoy the quintessentially British institution that is afternoon tea. Depending on your chosen location you will be served a selection of finger sandwiches, delicious scones with clotted cream and seasonal preserves, a selection of fine pastries and a choice of exquisite teas from around the globe. Some locations also provide a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine. At selected venues your voucher entitles you to entrance for the day to the grounds and/or gardens. An audio tour may also be included.Where entrance is provided, the afternoon tea may take place in an on-site café.

Enjoy a day of splendour and beauty at Harewood House, a grand Georgian mansion set amongst rolling landscapes. Stroll round the 100 acres of garden, shady woodland and lakeside paths which overlook the landscape created by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Admire the extensive collection of flowers and foliage from across the world. You can walk round the Terrace Gallery which was designed as a link between the house and grounds. Today it has been transformed into a contemporary art gallery, with artists’ work such as Antony Gormley, Sir Sidney Nolan, Andy Goldsworthy, David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Dame Elizabeth Frink gracing their walls. Finally, you will walk round the Below Stairs, the area in which service staff previously lived and worked. Grooves in the floor still remain from years of busy footsteps of the hundreds of staff who once walked these corridors. Open up cupboards and draws to find original utensils and equipment from years gone by. To top off your exploration of Harewood House, you will be treated to a traditional afternoon tea seated at a prime table in the Terrace Café, which overlooks the Italianate Terrace and Capability Brown landscape. Your experience includes entrance to Harewood House and an afternoon tea for two. You will have access to the gardens, Terrace Gallery and Below Stairs. As part of your traditional afternoon tea, you will enjoy a selection of freshly baked cakes, from brownies, to Yorkshire curd tart, rich fruit cake, and the classic homemade scone. As well as sandwiches, cut to the traditional triangle, filled with cucumber, Yorkshire ham with light mustard mayonnaise and smoked salmon and cream cheese. A pot of loose leaf tea and coffee and two glasses of La Dolce Colline Prosecco will finish off your tea wonderfully. Upon arrival, please hand in your voucher to the Visitor Reception where you will be issued with a ticket for the afternoon tea. This should then be given to the waiter/waitress in the café.

Visit the extraordinary Royal Pavilion, built originally for the Prince Regent. This lavish Palace is renowned for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. Adorned with gilded dragons, carved palm trees and imitation bamboo staircases, the palace was revered by fashionable regency society and still to this day is a distinctive landmark of Brighton. Walk amongst ornate ornaments, fabulous furnishings and rooms steeped in history and decadence. The chinoiserie decorative style covers the rooms from ceiling to floor, as large chandeliers light up the intricate detail within each space. Whilst exploring the surrounding royal luxury, you and your guest will enjoy a cream tea within The Royal Pavilion Tea Room. Situated on the upper floor, the room has been beautifully restored into an eccentric yet sophisticated space with a sunny balcony for the warmer months overlooking the glorious Royal Pavilion gardens. This is the perfect setting for a traditional afternoon tea. Your experience includes admission into the Royal Pavilion. You can arrive any time during the opening hours of the Pavilion As part of your cream tea you will be treated to buttermilk scones with or without fruit, honeymade strawberry jam and clotted cream, a pot of Pavilion loose leaf tea will accompany your scones delightfully. Please note, you will need to book in advance by calling the number provided in your gift pack. On the day, please go to the front entrance and present your voucher.

Alnwick Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Europe – home to the Duke of Northumberland and his family. The castle has been at the centre of drama, intrigue, tragedy and romance for generations. Explore glorious medieval state rooms, the finest private art collection in the country including paintings by Canaletto and Turner and interesting museums within the walls of the castle such as The Postern Tower, housing British and Irish archaeology, The Percy Tenantry Museum and Abbotts Tower. As part of your day, you will also be treated to a delightful afternoon tea for two with a bottle of Prosecco to share with your guest within the Courtyard Café. With an array of finger sandwiches, three mini cakes and scones, this will certainly be a special treat within wonderful surroundings. As a memento of your day you will take home the Alnwick Castle guide book. You and your guest will receive free adult entry to Alnwick Castle including a free copy of guide book. Your afternoon tea will consist of a selection of finger sandwiches - Beef with horseradish and rocket, free range egg mayonnaise and cress and smoked salmon and cream cheese, homemade fruit scones with cream and jam, a selection of three mini cakes, a pot of English tea to share and a bottle of Prosecco. To book your tickets you will need to contact Alnwick Castle via the telephone number provided in your voucher pack. On the day of your experience you will need to visit the castle or garden admissions desk to redeem your tickets. For your afternoon tea you will need to go to the Courtyard Café at your allotted time.