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Bournemouth
West Cliff Hotel
About: Treat yourself to an indulgent afternoon tea at Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel. Relax in the cozy lounge or enjoy the beautiful garden when the weather is pleasant.
Serving Times: Daily from 2pm – 5pm. There's even an Afternoon Tea Spa Day available from £80 per person.
Price:
- Afternoon Tea from £19.95 per person
- Afternoon Tea Spa Day from £80 per person
Booking: Pre-booking is advised to ensure availability.
Address: Durley Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5JS
Telephone: 01202 294774
Brockenhurst
Rhinefield House
About: Enjoy afternoon tea in Hampshire in the stunning surroundings of this grand country house. Set in the New Forest National Park in 40 acres of private grounds, afternoon tea at Rhinefield House is perfectly accompanied by a stroll around our beautiful garden featuring ornamental ponds, fountains and terraces.
Serving Times: From 1pm-3pm
Price: £40.95 Afternoon tea | £53.95 Champagne afternoon tea
Bookings: Book here.
Address: Rhinefield Rd, Brockenhurst SO42 7QB
Telephone: 01590 622922
West Dorset
Upwey Wishing Well Tearooms
About: Gather with your loved ones and enjoy beautifully arranged cakes, delicate finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones topped with clotted cream. Afternoon Tea at Upwey Wishing Well offers more than just delicious food, it offers a full experience to remember. Kindly note that a 50% deposit and 24 hours’ notice are required.
Times: From 15:00 daily
Booking: Click here
Wareham
Priory Wareham
About: As the day winds down, indulge in our exquisite Afternoon Tea at Priory Wareham. Enjoy an assortment of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream, and a variety of delectable sweets, all paired with a selection of fine teas.
Booking: Pre-booking is advised to ensure availability.
Address: Church Green, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4ND
Telephone: 01929 551 666
Wimborne
Little Pickle at the Mill
About: Little Pickle at The Mill in Wimborne is a highly recommended venue for those looking to indulge in a traditional afternoon tea.
They offer a delectable range of traditional sandwiches, cakes, and scones with jam, and clotted cream. The cosy and inviting atmosphere provides the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon with friends or family.
Alongside the traditional afternoon tea, they also provide an afternoon tea that's perfect for your little ones. Their children's afternoon tea includes sandwiches, cakes, and a mini milkshake or Babycino.
Price:
- Traditional Afternoon Tea - £18pp
- Add a Glass of Fizz - An extra £6pp
- Children's Afternoon Tea - £6.50pp
Address: Walford Mill Crafts, Knobcrook Road, Stone Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1NL
Telephone: 07961 347721
Dorset
Afternoon Tea Experiences with Swanage Railway
Champagne Afternoon Tea: Make yourself feel really special by enjoying a refreshing champagne afternoon tea in the rare 'Devon Belle' Pullman observation car as you travel through the spectacular Purbeck countryside.
Watch the fascinating steam locomotive at work through the glass windows of your carriage as your train is hauled from Swanage to Norden while you enjoy the comfort of your upholstered Pullman seat.
Price: £79.50
Dates: Click here
Afternoon Cream Tea: Join Swanage Railway in one of their 1930s Maunsell heritage carriages for a refreshing and tasty Prosecco cream tea through the Isle of Purbeck. Delight in the beautiful countryside views through the windows of your historic carriage as your steam train is hauled from Swanage to Corfe Castle, and beyond to Norden, while you enjoy the comfort of your upholstered seat.
Prices: £39.50pp
Dates: Click here
Wimborne
Wimborne Model Town Tearoom
About: Afternoon tea with a difference, the tearoom at Wimborne Model Town is a charming spot tucked inside one of Dorset's most unique attractions, and it's open to everyone, not just visitors to the model town. Located in the heart of Wimborne on King Street, it's a lovely place to stop for tea and cake, a light lunch, or a relaxed bite with the family in a setting that feels genuinely special.
The tearoom serves a regularly updated specials board alongside its main menu, and dogs on leads are very welcome too, making it a great option after a walk through town. Whether you're making a full day of Wimborne or just looking for a peaceful place to sit and recharge, the tearoom is a real little gem.
Serving Times: Open from 9am until 4pm daily
Price:
- Afternoon Cream Tea £15.95
- Traditional Cream Tea £6.45
Menu: Click here
Address: 16 King Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DY
Telephone: 01202 881924