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The Orangery is now serving the highest quality artisan breads, bakes, and cakes made fresh onsite in our Bakehouse.

About The Orangery

In the summer of 2013, The Orangery 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 camellias in the country. The Orangery is open to the public, and residential guests are welcome to use it at any point during their stay.

Opening hours

The Orangery is open Tuesday – Sunday 10:30 am – 4 pm. The kitchen closes at 3.30 pm. (Serving light refreshments and drinks until 4 pm.)

Aerial View Over The Orangery Tea Room

Orangery visitor information

No dog walking,
picnics, BBQs, swimming
No Entry Signs

Orangery closed dates

Due to events, the site will be closed on the following dates:

Saturday 20th July to Monday 12th of August.(Opening Tuesday the 13th  of August)
Saturday 16th of November.  (Opening Sunday, 17th  of November)

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Menus

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.

We expect to be busy during the summer and sunny days. We have outdoor seating available, and food and drink for outside consumption may be served in disposable packaging.

The Orangery Busy Service

Afternoon teas

Our delicious Afternoon Tea includes a selection of sandwiches, fruit or plain scones served with clotted cream and jam, two small cakes and a pot of tea or filtered coffee.

£16 per person (minimum two people)

Terms

Bookings are taken September to June (subject to availability). We do not take afternoon tea bookings in July and August.

Advanced booking is required. Please call 01424 894201 or email bookings@ashburnham.org.uk.

Please advise us of any dietary needs at the time of booking.

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Food at the Orangery

The Orangery food is freshly prepared in the kitchen by our team. Each day, we create an assortment of recipes, soups, and scones for you to savour.

From the Garden
The Kitchen Garden serves as a sustainable food source for the Ashburnham Place community and its guests. Our gardeners work to cultivate a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits, ensuring the freshest ingredients for our dishes.

To the Kitchen
Delight in the flavours of fresh produce that journey from our Kitchen Garden directly to your table. Our commitment to using homegrown ingredients means that each meal is not only delicious but also supports sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

From the Ashburnham Bakehouse
Enjoy the taste of freshly baked sourdough bread from the Ashburnham Bakehouse. Our baker uses traditional methods and high-quality ingredients to create cakes and breads that is both wholesome and flavourful.

Free parking at the Orangery

Once on site follow signs for the Orangery car park. After parking, continue on foot, following the signs up towards the Orangery.

Disabled parking is available on the front terrace.

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If you have any questions check out our FAQs or contact us.

Enjoy a lake walk after your cream tea

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?

Looking Over The Lake At Ashburnham Place

There’s more to see

Blue Doors Garden View

Book a night in

Get away and stay in one of our comfortable guest rooms. During our meeting times, you can find time to walk, reflect, or join the community.

The Oak Dining Room

Eating at Ashburnham Place

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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