Going for afternoon tea is a great way of spending some time with your elderly relatives, whilst treating yourselves to sandwiches, scones, pastries and hot drinks.
In the following guide, Age Space has listed some of the best places to have an afternoon tea with your elderly relatives in Kent, with accessibility taken into account.
Secret Garden, Ashford
At the Secret Garden in Ashford you can choose between a traditional afternoon tea or a savoury afternoon tea. If you’re in the mood for something a bit different then you could try their chocolate afternoon tea, which includes freshly baked chocolate scones, a selection of mini chocolate cakes and hot chocolate.
Tea is served from their stunning converted coach house and gardens in Mersham Le-Hatch, promising a luxurious experience for you and your elderly relatives to enjoy.
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea (Weekday): £24.95
- Traditional Afternoon Tea (Weekend): £26.95
You can include a glass of Prosecco with your afternoon tea for an additional £6.00.
Accessibility Information
There is a car park available on site, and the whole grounds are fully wheelchair-accessible.
Contact
- Telephone: 01233 501586
- Address: The Court Yard, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6NH
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Fleur de Thé, Bexleyheath & Rochester
Fleur de Thé have two tea rooms in Kent with a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, offering homemade cakes, pastries, traditional teas and coffees. You can choose between their traditional and sparkling afternoon teas, as well as seasonal menus that are sometimes offered. See their website for a full sample menu.
48 hours notice is required for their afternoon teas and they can accommodate groups of up to six.
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea: £25.50
- Sparkling Afternoon Tea: £32.50
Accessibility Information
The tea room at Danson House, Bexleyheath is fully accessible, as it is on the ground floor with an accessible toilet.
The tea room in Rochester has a ramp for wheelchair access, but its toilets are not wheelchair accessible as they are downstairs.
Contact
Danson House, Bexleyheath
- Telephone: 0208 304 6486
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Fleur De Thé, Danson House, Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL
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Rochester
- Telephone: 01634 402950
- Email: [email protected]
- Fleur De Thé, 134 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1JT
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Hythe Imperial, Hythe
The Hythe Imperial hotel offer a great selection of teas, finely cut sandwiches, delicate pastries and freshly baked scones as part of their afternoon tea offering. You can enjoy your tea in their traditionally decorated salon with Victorian-styled China and Champagne Flutes for an authentic afternoon tea experience.
Price Guide
Afternoon Tea pricing starts from £22.95 per head. You can see the hotel’s full afternoon tea menu by visiting their website.
Accessibility Information
Hythe Imperial is fully accessible for people with all mobility needs.
Contact
- Telephone: 01303 267441
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Hythe Imperial Hotel, Princes Parade, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6AE
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ABode, Canterbury
Sit back and relax in the comfort of ABode’s stylish Champagne Bar with elegant finger sandwiches and a selection of delicious cakes and scones. You will be able to choose between a selection of fine teas and a pot of coffee, or add a glass of champagne for a luxurious treat.
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea: £35.00
- Sparkling Afternoon Tea: £47.00
Accessibility Information
The Champagne Bar, where afternoon tea is served, is lift-accessible on the first floor and has no steps after the lift. You can find their full accessibility statement here.
Contact
- Telephone: 01227 766 266
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: ABode Canterbury, 30-33 High St, Canterbury, CT1 2RX
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Rowhill Grange, Dartford
Rowhill Grange’s luxurious afternoon tea offers finger food with a touch of elegance. From sandwiches with their freshly baked bread, to desserts from their pastry chefs, Rowhill Grange is a great place to take your elderly relatives for a decadent afternoon tea experience.
You can enjoy your afternoon tea in the dining area, lounge, or the gardens if it is sunny. Afternoon tea is served daily from 12:00pm until 5.00pm.
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea (Monday - Friday): £34.00
- Traditional Afternoon Tea (Saturday & Sunday): £37.00
- Champagne Afternoon Tea (Monday - Friday): £46.00
- Champagne Afternoon Tea (Saturday & Sunday): £49.00
- Dockyard Gin Afternoon Tea Experience: £55.00
Accessibility Information
There is disabled parking available at Rowhill Grange and wheelchair access to the dining room and gardens.
Contact
- Telephone: 01322 615136
- Address: Rowhill Grange, Top Dartford Road, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7QH
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The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells
The Spa Hotel have worked to perfect their traditional afternoon tea experience for guests. Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, traditional warm scones and a selection of beautiful miniature cakes, complimented by their extensive range of teas and coffees. They also offer a sparkling afternoon tea option with a chilled glass of Chapel Down Classic Brut, widely recognised as one of the best English sparkling wines!
The Hotel’s restaurant is on the ground level, so is accessible for guests in a wheelchair or those with mobility issues. They also have accessible toilets on the same level.
Afternoon Tea is served from Wednesday to Sunday, 1.30pm-4.00pm in The Orangery Restaurant, which boasts panoramic views over their spectacular gardens. They will require up to 24 hours notice for any Afternoon Tea booking.
Price Guide
- Traditional Afternoon Tea: £30.00
- Sparkling Afternoon Tea: £44.00
Contact
- Telephone: 01892 520331
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: The Spa Hotel, Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8XJ
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