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Orangery Re-Opening

We are delighted to announce that for the month of August the Orangery Tea Room will be open 7 days a week. We will also be running the Government ‘Eat Out to Help Out” meal scheme on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday where you can get 50% of your food and drink bill to a maximum value of £10. This is available for booked Full Afternoon Teas in the Oak Dining Room, as well as for the Orangery.

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 894207 or email groups@ashburnham.org.uk

Note. To support the future of ACT, there is a temporary £5 donation being charged per vehicle coming on to our site

CURRENT OPENING HOURS:

JULY - Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm

AUGUST - 7 days a week 11am - 4pm

Revised menu being offered currently.

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.

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Booking an Afternoon Tea?

We have limited seating available for anyone wishing to pre-book an afternoon tea or come as a small group:

Afternoon tea bookings taken daily (2 - 20 people) Small group bookings taken on weekdays (8 - 20 people)
All reserved seating is allocated within a set area inside of The Orangery.
We accept bookings up to 3 months from the time of booking.

Telephone the Orangery on 01424 894203 to check table availability and book. If you have a group of 20-60 people we can offer a set menu cream tea or afternoon tea in the Oak Dining Room on weekdays, located in the main house. Call our group bookings team on 01424 894238 to check table availability and book.

“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