An Insider’s Guide to the 6 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Cambridgeshire

An Insider’s Guide to the 6 Best Places for Afternoon Tea in Cambridgeshire

Afternoon Tea in Cambridgeshire

An afternoon tea is one of the staples of English culture; to be enjoyed come rain or shine, with or without prosecco, but always with company. Cambridgeshire boasts an extensive list of options when it comes to enjoying freshly baked scones, finger sandwiches and cakes, but here we have tried to narrow down a list of the best, most accessible afternoon tea spots spread across the county.

If afternoon tea in Cambridgeshire is not your… cup of tea (groan)… why not try our Top 5 Accessible Days Out in Cambridgeshire?

The Carriages of Cambridge, Cambridge

If you’re looking to be transported back in time, Carriages of Cambridge has a beautiful set of restored train carriages where they serve world class cream and afternoon teas. The three carriages you can enjoy an afternoon tea on are still on tracks in a 1920’s station. Nothing we write here will really do justice to the setting like the images on their website do – check them out!

While the whole venue is accessible, they recommend booking into the Lancelot carriage if you have accessibility needs, as there aren’t the small Pullman style corridors present in the Louis and Oliver.

  • Address: Capability Barns, Huntingdon Road, Fen Drayton, CB24 4SD
  • Telephone: 01954 233 279
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The Orchard Tea Gardens, Grantchester

If you are looking for something a little out from the bustling centre of Cambridge, The Orchard Tea Gardens might be just right. For over 125 years, this venue has practised the quintessentially English tradition of afternoon teas; opening its garden to famous faces like Virginia Woolf, Francis Crick, Alan Turing and Sylvia Plath.

In addition to its stunning outside setting, it also boasts a large inside area to make it more accessible for all their patrons.

Peacock's Tearoom, Ely

Cambridgeshire Afternoon Tea - Tea and Scones

This is as home-y as it gets – Peacocks Tearoom is literally set up in the owners home and now takes up much of the ground floor. In addition to their lunch menu they have a great selection of home-made cakes (literally) and sandwiches to pair with their scones. Their crockery collection is also something to behold! They don’t take bookings, so its very much just a turn-up-for-tea type of deal.

There are no steps over 2 inches and the garden is accessible for disabled customers. There is also an accessible toilet.

Afternoon Tea at Slepe Hall Hotel, St. Ives

Afternoon Tea is served everyday at the Slepe Hall in St. Ives, a short drive from Huntingdon. You can enjoy an array of afternoon teas in this Grade II listed hotel, as well as Slepe Hall’s savoury options complete with pork pies, mini blue cheeseburger and homemade crisps.

The restaurant is on the ground floor of the hotel and is therefore easily accessible. You will be able to drop off by the entrance if necessary. Email or call to request a booking.

Dobbies Garden Centre Afternoon Tea, Peterborough

Tea and Macarons

This place is a hidden gem when it comes to delicious afternoon tea in Peterborough. Located at the café within the garden centre, guests can choose from a traditional, a Chocolate-lovers’, Vegan and Seasonal afternoon teas, all priced at a very reasonable £12.50. Of course, the option is always there to add Prosecco for an additional £6.35 per adult.

Satisfy the green-fingers of your relatives with a leisurely stroll of the garden centre before indulging their pallet with an excellent fresh afternoon tea.

The Orchard Tea Rooms, Wisbech

Delicious home-cooked food, rustic-but-quirky feeling, dog-friendly and in the-countryside setting is what you’ll find at The Orchard Tea Rooms in Wisbech. Make some local friends and enjoy some great food in this small attachment to a farm shop just out from Wisbech.

Their afternoon tea includes a choice of tea or coffee served with a selection of sandwiches, cake and a home-made scone with cream and jam. The Orchard Tea Rooms keep it simple while executing to perfection.