Going out for afternoon tea is always a fun outing idea with your older relatives, whether it’s a special occasion or not! Essex is blessed with a wide range of lovely afternoon tea locations, from traditional, quaint tea rooms to decadent hotels.
In this guide, we have listed the best locations for afternoon tea across Essex, so we’re sure you’ll find one to suit you and your relative’s taste. We have also included any accessibility information where available.
Best Afternoon Teas in North-East Essex
Prested Hall, Colchester
Afternoon tea at Prested Hall is served with vintage china, on crisp, white linen tablecloths. They offer over a dozen different teas to choose from and the seasonally-changing food is freshly prepared by their talented chefs. Afternoon tea is available from 12:00pm – 4:00pm in one of their reception rooms, or on the lawns outside if the weather is nice!
Price Guide
- Standard Afternoon Tea: £22.50
- Champagne Afternoon Tea: £30.00
Accessibility
Contact the tea room in advance to discuss your relative’s mobility needs and they will be able to accommodate to them.
Contact
- Telephone: 01376 573300
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Bluebird Tearooms, Clacton
The Bluebird Tearooms in Clacton is a beautifully quaint, traditional tearoom. They give you the chance to take a leap back in time and experience an old-fashioned, luxury afternoon tea, with an impressive range of sandwiches and delicious, homemade cakes.
Price Guide
Approximately £20.00 per head for a Standard Afternoon Tea.
Accessibility
Contact the tearooms to discuss your relative’s accessibility needs in advance of attending and they will let you know what they are able to accomodate.
Contact
- Telephone: 01255 223281
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook Page
Best Afternoon Teas in Mid-Essex
Mrs Salisbury's, Maldon
Mrs Salisbury’s Tea Room has locations on the Maldon High Street and Maldon Promenade Park. The former of these is proudly located in the blue plaque dwelling of local legend, Edward Bright – the ‘Fat Man of Maldon’.
Mrs Salisbury’s offer a selection of finger sandwiches, scones, cakes & sweet treats together with unlimited tea and coffee.
Price Guide
Afternoon tea costs start at £24.95 per person.
Accessibility
Contact the tearooms to discuss your relative’s accessibility needs in advance of attending and they will let you know what they are able to accomodate.
Contact
- Telephone (High Street): 01621 888863
- Contact Form
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County Hotel, Chelmsford
The County Hotel in Chelmsford have a range of afternoon tea options to choose from: Traditional, Great British, Vegan and Children’s Afternoon Tea. You also have the option to incorporate a bottle of Prosecco or Champagne in to your afternoon outing. They have table sizes and rooms available for all occasions. Teas are served everyday from midday until 5:00pm.
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea: £24.00 (add Prosecco for £7.00 or Champagne for £11.00)
- Savoury Style Afternoon Tea: £28.00
Accessibility
There is level-access to the restaurant where the afternoon tea is served. There is also a large car park which is free for guests.
Contact
- Telephone: 01245 455700
- Visit Website
Best Afternoon Teas in West Essex
Tea Amo, Saffron Walden
Tea Amo prides itself on being a “Quintessentially English” tea room. Based in Saffron Walden, Tea Amo is a friendly vintage tea room with a delicious and popular afternoon tea, including finger sandwiches and fruit or plain scones. They boast an impressive range of the finest loose leaf teas and their own freshly roasted ground coffee.
Price Guide
- Standard Afternoon Tea: £18.00
Accessibility
Chairs can be moved to make space for a wheelchair indoors and there are tables outside that are suitable for wheelchair users. Please get in contact in advance to discuss your accessibility needs.
Contact
- Telephone: 01799 529102
- Email: [email protected]
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Mayfield Farm Bakery, Harlow
Mayfield Farm Bakery’s traditional afternoon tea includes a selection of freshly made sandwiches and two dainty scones made by their bakers on the day of your afternoon tea, served with local jams and Devonshire clotted cream. Additionally, there are five mini patisserie, made by their dedicated patisserie chefs. Not to be missed!
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea: £24.00
- Savoury Afternoon Tea: £24.00
Accessibility
All areas of the Mayfield Farm Bakery are accessible by wheelchair.
Contact
- Telephone: 01279 411774
- Visit Website
Best Afternoon Teas in South Essex
Marygreen Manor, Brentwood
Marygreen Manor in Brentwood’s Traditional Afternoon Tea consists of a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches with scones, clotted cream, delicious jams and a variety of sweet baked treats. They can also easily cater to birthday celebrations – in part by adding the delight of a chilled glass of champagne!
Price Guide
- Marygreen Afternoon Tea: £25.00 (add a glass of Champagne for £34.00)
Accessibility
Contact the tearooms to discuss your relative’s accessibility needs in advance of attending and they will let you know what they are able to accomodate.
Contact
- Telephone: 01277 225252
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Roslin Beach Hotel, Southend
If you decide to visit the The Roslin Beach Hotel in Southend for afternoon tea you will be met with a light, but delicious range of foods. They offer delicious finger sandwiches, seasonal cakes, pastries and freshly baked scones, accompanied by Devonshire clotted cream and Essex’s own Tiptree jams. Alongside, there is an unlimited selection of fine teas or coffee. If you are in the mood for something a little stronger, they also offer a glass of champagne!
Price Guide
- Traditional Midweek Afternoon Tea: £32.50
- Traditional Weekend Afternoon Tea: £37.50
- Sparkling Midweek Afternoon Tea: £40.50
- Sparkling Weekend Afternoon Tea: £45.50
Accessibility
All fully accessible by wheelchair. You can view the hotel’s full accessibility guide here.
Contact
- Telephone: 01702 586375
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website