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Orangery Tea Room

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Our church weekend was the best we have had for years. The location, the facilities and the staff were outstanding. We can't wait to come back next year.
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Orangery Re-Opening

CURRENT OPENING HOURS:

SEPTEMBER onwards - Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm (Closed Mondays)

* Revised menu being offered currently

* No need to book for the Orangery Tea Room, tables are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis

* Please sanitise your hands, wear a face covering inside and keep your distance

* We need to take one person from your party's details for the UK Government Track and Trace

* Maximum table size is 6, to meet the 'Rule of 6'

The Orangery Tea Room re-opened on Saturday 4th of July, with revised counter service to allow for social distancing measures to be in place.

You are most welcome to sit and eat your Orangery food/drink on one of the outside tables. If the weather is not so good and we have room, you'll be welcome to eat/ drink in the Oak dining room too (but we can't make any guarantees for indoor seating right now). We look forward to welcoming you back!

We are also taking bookings for Full Afternoon Teas to be served in our Oak Dining Room. please call or email us to discuss. BOOK NOW - 01424 894201 or email bookings@ashburnham.org.uk

To all our faithful Ashburnham Place/ Orangery Tea Room guests.

We want to thank you for your financial contribution of £5 at the gate these last few months. It has really helped us financially at what is a very challenging time in our history. It has also helped us control the numbers on-site over a very busy summer period when the risk of Covid transmission is still high. We know that the vast majority of you were very happy to contribute £5 to help us but we feel it's important that for most of the year you are free to enter Ashburnham Place without charge.

For this reason, we will be removing the entry fee from Tuesday 1st of September. For those of you who have seen it as an easy way to support us into the future, we will soon be launching an Ashburnham Place membership scheme which will afford you the opportunity to help us again, and get a few added extras! Thanks again for your love and support during this testing time for us all. We look forward to welcoming you again soon"

Andy and Paul - Ashburnham Place General Directors

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 the oldest camellia in the country. The Tea Rooms are open to the public and guests can make use of the Tea Room at any point during their stay.

We only allow guide dogs/assistance dogs onsite, as our grounds are designated as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) and we do not allow dogs in the grounds due to this.

New Menus at the Orangery Tea Room

Please find a table and order at the counter when you are ready
Delicious locally sourced food and drink
Freshly made scones daily
Cream Teas or Savoury Teas available
Delicious selection of Handmade cakes

Afternoon Teas

The Afternoon Tea includes a selection of sandwiches, a fruit scone served with clotted cream and jam, an assortment of cakes and a pot of tea.

£12.50 per person Advance booking only (Minimum 2 people)

Please use the book now form if you wish to come to The Orangery for an Afternoon Tea.

Rated highly on Tripadvisor, read the reviews.

“Lovely surroundings. Great for lunch or tea and cake. It's great to walk round the grounds as well. The orangery is very well run. I would highly recommend it.”

J. Bailey. Trip Advisor