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Blunsdon House Hotel
About: Blunsdon House’s classic afternoon tea is a delicious variety of sweet and savoury treats. From classic scones, to smoke salmon sandwiches, you can enjoy the best of homemade cakes and more.
Booking: Essential.
Serving Times: Daily between 3.00pm and 5.00pm
TGtS Recommends: Sparkling Afternoon Tea £20 per person
Menu: Click here
Address: The Ridge, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 7AS
Telephone: 01793 721701

Cast Iron Bar & Grill
About: Enjoy High Tea in the Cast Iron Bar & Grill at Swindon Marriott Hotel with family and friends. It includes a delicious selection of traditional finger sandwiches, home-made scones with fruit preserves and cream, fancy cakes and your preference of the finest tea or coffee.
Booking: Essential.
Serving Times: Daily from 12.00pm to 5.00pm
TGtS Recommends: Traditional Tea, Coffee and a Glass of Prosecco £16.00 per person.
Menu: Click here
Address: Swindon Marriott Hotel, Pipers Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 1SH
Telephone: 01793 512121

Cricklade House Hotel
About: If you're searching for somewhere traditional and tranquil to induldge in an afternoon tea, Cricklade House Hotel is the place for you! Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds with beautiful panoramic views it's the perfect destination to unwind whilst enjoyed delicious food.
Booking: Recommended.
Serving Time: Weekdays and Saturday – 2pm – 6pm & Sunday – 3pm – 6pm
Price: £15.00pp
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Address: Cricklade House, Common Hill, Cricklade SN6 6HA
Telephone: 01793 750751

Chiseldon House
About: Tea at Chiseldon House is everything that you'd expect it to be and more. The menu covers all of the classics including freshly made sandwiches, plain and fruit scones filled with clotted cream and jam, delicate cakes and a tea sorbet. However, to shake things up a bit you can choose between four further options; Afternoon Tea, High Tea, Champagne Tea and Hendricks Gin Tea, so there are plenty of accompaniments to go with your tea, coffee, or hot chocolate from just £17 per person.
Booking: Essential.
Serving Times: Daily from 2.00pm to 5.30pm.
TGtS Recommends: Hendricks Afternoon Tea £26.50 per person
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Address: New Road, Chiseldon, SN4 0NE
Telephone: 01793 741010

The Grey Herron
About: They offer 3 different fabulous Afternoon Tea packages that offer deliciously traditional assorted sandwich triangles and plain scones with strawberry jam and Cornish clotted cream. Depending on which package you choose you can then try their fantastic selection of cakes such as; Mini Éclairs, Fondant Fancies, French Macaroons, and Mini Chocolate Brownies. Enjoy all of this with a beautiful cup of tea or coffee.
Prices:
- Option 1 - £12.95pp
- Option 2 - £14.95pp
- Option 3 - £24.95pp
Booking: Reservation only, therefore booking is key!
Serving Time: Monday - Friday at 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Menu: Click here to view their menu
Address: Vastern Wharf, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 7PB
Telephone: 01793 849999

De Vere Cotswold Water Park
About: With all the classics included, afternoon tea at De Vere Cotswold Water Park is exactly what you’d expect. In the breath-taking surroundings of the hotel's lounge bar, you can enjoy finger sandwiches, fresh scones with jam and clotted cream, a selection of cakes and specialist teas. Not to mention, there’s also Champagne!
Booking: Essential.
Serving Times: Daily between 7.00am and 5.00pm
TGtS Recommends: Champagne Afternoon Tea £21.95 per person
Menu: Click here
Address: Lake 6, Spine Road East, South Cerney, GL7 5FP
Telephone: 01285 864000

The Rosemary Restaurant
About: Enjoy an afternoon of delicious cakes, sandwiches and of course traditional scones. Afternoon tea can be enjoyed in the conservatory, the Rosemary Restaurant or the outdoor terrace.
Booking: Essential
Serving Time: 10.30am - 5.00pm
Menu: Click here to view their menu.
Address: The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7SD
Telephone: 01793 861 779

Lydiard Park
About: Why not treat a friend or family member to afternoon tea at Lydiard Park in the atmospheric setting of the restored coach house stables. Enjoy a selection of hand-cut sandwiches, warm home baked scone with clotted cream, a slice of cake and French macaroon, served with unlimited tea.
Entry to the Georgian Walled Garden is also included. Prosecco upgrade available for an additional charge. A gluten free sandwich and cake option is available. Maximum 20 people per sitting.
Booking: Essential
Serving Times: Monday to Friday from 11.00am to 4.00pm.
TGtS Recommends: Cream Tea £4.05 per person
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Address: Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA
Telephone: 01793 465280

Jennie's Kitchen
About: Jennie's Kitchen offers a fantastic traditional Afternoon Tea which consists of a selection of delicious Finger Sandwiches, Large Fruit Scone, Rodders Clotted Cream and Strawberry or Raspberry Jam, Two Cake selections and of course a pot of tea or coffee!
Booking: Traditional Afternoon tea for only £11.95 for groups.
Serving Times: 9.00am - 4.00pm (Excluding Tuesdays)
Address: Wheatleys Barn Farm, Fridays Ham Lane, Ashton Keynes SN6 6QP
Telephone: 01285 860048

The Polly Tea Rooms
About: Polly's is a quintessentially English tea room, famed for it's authentic afternoon tea experience. Select your sandwich accompanied by a fresh scone, mini cake selection and a pot of tea from their endless selection.
Booking: Is advised.
Serving Times: Daily from 12.00pm to 4.00pm
TGtS Recommends: High Tea £29.90 for two
Menu: Click here
Address: 27 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1LW
Telephone: 01672 512146
FAQs
What is included in afternoon tea? Classic afternoon tea contains an array of petite sandwiches with traditional fillings, like Salmon, ham and egg, scones served with clotted cream and jam and a selection of cakes and pastries which are all paired with a cup of tea.
Where is the best afternoon tea in Swindon? Find out for yourself with our Afternoon Tea in Swindon guide but we would highly recommend the beautiful Blunsdon House Hotel, The Grey Herron and De Vere Cotswold Water Park.
Where can I go for afternoon tea in Swindon? Check out our afternoon tea in Swindon guide to find out the best places to go for a delicious afternoon tea in Swindon.