In the summer of 2013 The Orangery Tea Room was established serving the highest quality teas and coffees alongside fresh, locally-sourced food.
The spectacular Orangery, designed in 1777 by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, houses delicate plants of many kinds including one of the oldest camellia in the country. The Tea Room is open to the public and residential guests are welcome make use of the Tea Room at any point during their stay.
The Orangery Tea Room is open Tuesday – Sunday 10:30 am – 4 pm. The kitchen closes at 3.30 pm. (Serving light refreshments and drinks until 4 pm.)
Due to events on site the Orangery will be closed on the following dates this year:-
July: Saturday 16th – Sunday 31st
August: Monday 1st – Monday 8th
We have a range of sandwiches & paninis, soup and daily specials at lunchtime, cakes and snacks, hot and cold drinks. It is counter service with items served at your table.
During the summer and sunny days we expect to be busy, we have outdoor seating available, and food & drink for outside consumption may be served in disposable packaging.
Our delicious Afternoon Tea includes a selection of sandwiches, fruit or plain scone served with clotted cream and jam, two small cakes and a pot of tea or filter coffee.
£13.00 per person (minimum 2 people)
Advanced booking is essential. Please call 01424 894201 or email bookings@ashburnham.org.uk.
Please advise us of any dietary needs at the time of booking.
The Orangery food is freshly prepared in the kitchen by our team. Cakes, soups and scones are prepared each day for you to enjoy.
Fresh food prepared daily by our kitchen team
The Kitchen Garden provides a sustainable food source for Ashburnham Place community and guests.
Enjoy the taste of fresh food from the Kitchen Garden to the your table.
Once on site follow signs for the Orangery car park. After parking continue on foot following the signs up towards the Orangery Tea Room.
Disabled parking is available on the front terrace close to the Tea Room.
You are welcome to walk around Broad Water Lake whilst you are here. Other lake walks are open to our residential guests. Why not book a stay with us?
There’s more to see
Get away and stay in one of our comfortable guest rooms. Find time to walk, reflect or join the community during our meeting times.
Our dining experience is set across four unique spaces, from the historic beautifully panelled Oak Dining Room to the modern comforts of our Courtyard Dining Room.
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Ashburnham Christian Trust
Ashburnham Place
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 9NF
United Kingdom
Reception/Bookings Office is open
Tuesday – Sunday 9am – 4pm
Monday – not open
Switchboard: 01424 892244
Individual and Orangery Tea Room: 01424 894201
Group Bookings: 01424 894238/01424 894207
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