Windsor Castle and Afternoon Tea Packages offer visitors a unique and quintessential English experience. From traditional cream teas to luxurious afternoon tea settings, there are a variety of options to choose from in the Windsor area. Whether you’re looking to explore the historic Windsor Castle or simply indulge in a classic British pastime, these packages provide the perfect blend of sightseeing and culinary delight.
Afternoon Tea Options
1. Sir Christopher Wren Hotel
- Traditional Afternoon Tea: £34.50 per person, includes finger sandwiches, scones, cakes, and free-flowing tea and coffee.
- Gluten-free and Vegan options available with 24 hours’ notice.
- Children’s Afternoon Tea: £19.95 per child.
- Served from 12pm to 6pm on weekdays and 12:30pm to 6pm on weekends and bank holidays.
2. The Castle Hotel Windsor
- Afternoon Tea: From £40 per person, includes a range of finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.
- Children’s Afternoon Tea: £22 per child.
- Reservations: 01753 851 577.
3. Great Fosters
- Afternoon Tea: From £35 per person, includes bavarois, eclairs, and a changing array of fancies.
- Dog-friendly option: £20 per dog.
- Reservations: 01784 433822 (option 3).
4. Fairmont Windsor Park
- Afternoon Tea: From £55 per person, includes beetroot bread, cheese scones, prawn and crayfish tartlets, and Valrhona chocolate opera.
- Reservations: 01784 535 555.
5. Royal Berkshire Hotel
- Afternoon Tea: From £42 per adult and £22.50 per child, includes finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats.
- Reservations: 01344 623322.
Windsor Castle and Afternoon Tea Packages
1. Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie
- Package includes Windsor Castle tickets and sparkling cream tea at The Clarence Brasserie.
- Cost: £109.
- The tour lasts approximately 1 ½ – 2 hours, and the cream tea can last 1-1 ½ hours.
2. Windsor Castle Visit & Tea
- Package includes Windsor Castle tickets and cream tea at The Clarence Brasserie.
- Cost: From £115.00.
- The tour and cream tea last approximately 3-4 hours.
Special Deals and Offers
Hotel Stay and Windsor Castle Tickets
- A two-night stay at The Castle Hotel Windsor, including breakfast, afternoon tea, and a three-course dinner.
- Cost: Not specified.
Windsor Carriages Picnic Hamper
- A picnic hamper experience within Windsor Great Park, available on tailor-made carriage bookings.
- Cost: Not specified.
Booking and Reservations
- Sir Christopher Wren Hotel: Book a table online or by phone.
- The Castle Hotel Windsor: Reservations: 01753 851 577.
- Great Fosters: Reservations: 01784 433822 (option 3).
- Fairmont Windsor Park: Reservations: 01784 535 555.
- Royal Berkshire Hotel: Reservations: 01344 623322.
- Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie: Book online through Activity Superstore.
- Windsor Castle Visit & Tea: Book online through Into The Blue.
Timings and Hours
- Sir Christopher Wren Hotel: Afternoon Tea served from 12pm to 6pm on weekdays and 12:30pm to 6pm on weekends and bank holidays.
- The Castle Hotel Windsor: Afternoon Tea served daily.
- Great Fosters: Afternoon Tea served daily.
- Fairmont Windsor Park: Afternoon Tea served daily.
- Royal Berkshire Hotel: Afternoon Tea served daily.
- Windsor Castle Entrance & Sparkling Cream Tea at Clarence Brasserie: Windsor Castle open from 10:00 to 17:15 (March to October) and 10:00 to 16:15 (November to February). Clarence Brasserie open daily.
- Windsor Castle Visit & Tea: Windsor Castle open from 10:00 to 17:15 (March to October) and 10:00 to 16:15 (November to February). Clarence Brasserie open daily from 11:00 to 17:00.
Additional Information
- Windsor Castle: The oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, with a history spanning over 1,000 years. It is one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.
- The Clarence Brasserie: A family-owned and run brasserie and tea rooms located opposite Windsor Castle, offering traditional cream tea with homemade scones and sandwiches.
References
- https://sirchristopherwren.co.uk/food-drink/afternoon-tea/
- https://www.windsor.gov.uk/food-and-drink/afternoon-tea
- https://castlehotelwindsor.com/offer/explore-royal-windsor/
- https://www.activitysuperstore.com/windsor-castle-entrance-and-sparkling-cream-tea-at-clarence-brasserie
- https://www.intotheblue.co.uk/experiences/windsor-castle-tea/