The Best Children's Afternoon Tea

by The AfternoonTea.co.uk Team

Top 10 Children's Afternoon Tea

There is something undeniably enchanting about the tradition of Afternoon Tea. From the dainty teacups to the delicate finger sandwiches, the experience evokes images of elegance, refinement, and indulgence. But what about the little ones? Can they partake in this time-honored ritual of tea, scones, and sweet treats? Absolutely! Welcome to the world of children's Afternoon Tea, a delightful adaptation designed to captivate young hearts and foster a love for this cherished custom.

Discover the imaginative settings, delightful treats, and the joyous atmosphere that make this experience so special for little ones. Explore the unique adaptations and the magical moments that unfold during these delightful occasions, where the beauty of tradition intertwined with the limitless wonder of childhood - The joy and excitement on children's faces as they select their treats are truly priceless...


Children's Peter Pan Afternoon Tea
Aqua Shard

Aqua Shard, located on Level 31 of The Shard, offers a magical children's Peter Pan Afternoon Tea for all the family with breath-taking views of the London skyline.

The Peter Pan Afternoon Tea menu encompasses all of the magic of the classic children's fairy tale.

The newly introduced children's menu is priced at £30 per child. Including a hot chocolate and a soft drink, a scrumptious ham and cheese sandwich, warm scones, a delicious chocolate log, and pretty Tinkerbelle jelly. This menu is available for children aged 5-11 years old.

Click here for details on the adult and child menu options. 


Little Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea

The Rubens at The Palace 

Treat your little ones to the Prince and Princess Afternoon Tea in the elegant surroundings of Rubens at the Palace.

Rubens at the Palace believe everyone should enjoy Afternoon Tea, so this iconic venue have adapted their traditional menu to suit every little Prince and Princess. Treats include freshly made bite-size sandwiches, freshly baked scones, selected pastries, and a choice of milkshake, hot chocolate, tea or soft drink. If you are a guest staying in the Hotel, The Rubens also offer your children their own Master Chef Experience in the art of pastry making.

The Rubens at the Palace lies at the heart of London's biggest tourist attractions and is the closest hotel to Buckingham Palace, within easy walking distance of Victoria Station and some of London's best shops and restaurants.

For details of the children's Afternoon Tea click here or for the adult’s Afternoon Tea menu options click here.


Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour
B Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Treat your little ones to a special Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. All aboard the B Bus and indulge in a range of delightful themed treats whilst on an exciting sightseeing tour of London with this experience available Thursday - Sundays.

Taking in the best views of Central London, the bus will take you past some of the most famous London landmarks. And that includes Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Nelson’s Column, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Green Park, Piccadilly Circus and more.

Each table comes with a special built in tablet providing guests with a Peppa Pig guided animation of the London tour along with sing-a-long songs that the whole family will enjoy. Your little piggies will also be excited to each receive a copy of the Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Activity Book full of fun things to colour and do along the journey, that they can take home and keep.

Book Peppa Pig Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Here

B Afternoon Tea Bus Tour also create various themed tours for younger diners including:

Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Blamtastic BEANO Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Get 22% off vouchers for the adult B Afternoon Tea Bus Tour experience with Buyagift using code: DTFAMILYTEA


Children's Sweetshop Afternoon Tea
The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel

Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel are famous for their Mr Simms Sweetshop Afternoon Tea. Children can discover old favourites and traditional treats with this nostalgic Children's menu that captures the magic of childhood trips to the sweetshop.

Children's Afternoon Tea menu includes a selection of cheese and tomato, chocolate, cucumber and cream cheese, egg mayonnaise and jam sandwiches; fruit and chocolate chip scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam; delicious pastries and delights.

Click here to book and for more details.


Children's Afternoon Tea
The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London St James

Little ones can indulge in the most decadent of all British traditions and enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea in The Rose Lounge at Sofitel London St James, moments away from the recognised landmarks of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

Sofitel London St James put a French touch on their interactive Children's Afternoon Tea, offering an exceptional showcase of Cheese and Nutella sandwiches and a popping vanilla chocolate milkshake.

Children also have the opportunity to build their own Macaroon Burger served with Sweet Fries and tuck into warm homemade scones.

Click here for more details and to book.


Children's Afternoon Tea

Drawing Room at DUKES London

DUKES LONDON invites their younger guests to join them for a children's Afternoon Tea inside The Drawing Room.

This special seasonal menu includes a selection of Traditional Finger Sandwiches such as Ham sandwiches, Cheese sandwiches and Cream cheese and cucumber sandwiches and an assortment of Sweet Treats: Marshmallow and fruit lollipops with chocolate sauce, Popping candy and Strawberry milkshake

Click here to book or for details of the adult’s Afternoon Tea menu options click here.


Children's Jurassic Afternoon Tea
Jurassic Afternoon Tea at The Ampersand

Treat your little explorer to a Jurassic Afternoon Tea in Apero at The Ampersand Hotel.

Inspired by the award winning Science Afternoon Tea, The Ampersand have created a new Jurassic themed tea, taking its cue from a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth. The Children's Jurassic Afternoon Tea menu features a mix of exciting and curious dishes including a Raspberry & lemon crémeux volcano eruption and a Dark chocolate & caramel dinosaur egg nest.

Take a journey back in time to when the dinosaurs roamed the earth over 200 Million years ago and where gastronomy and history collide in a one of a kind dining experience.

Click here to book and for more details.


Children's Bear Tea Party Afternoon Tea
Harrods Tea Rooms

Served in the Harrods Tea Rooms on the 4th floor of the iconic department store, children are invited to indulge in their Bear Tea Party Afternoon Tea.

Boasting a selection of treats served on a teddy bear stand, including delicate finger sandwiches, a kids smoothie and a freshly-baked scone. The sweet selection consists of a chocolate bear cupcake, fruit jelly and a frozen fruit popsicle. Accompanying these treats will be a choice of teas or hot chocolate.

Click here for more details and to book.


Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Afternoon Tea
One Aldwych

Indulge your inner child and adventure into the magical, mouth-watering world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, inspired by Roald Dahl's iconic story. The team at One Aldwych have created a special Children's Afternoon Tea menu for the little ones, featuring a 'Blue as a blueberry' tart, Caramel chocolate milkshake - mixed by waterfall, and Scones with 'snozberry' jam and 'all the creams'.

Click here for more details and to book.


Children's Paddington Bear Afternoon Tea
 Norfolk Towers Hotel

Enjoy Paddington Bear Afternoon Tea at Norfolk Towers Hotel, where his signature colours of blue and red run throughout the whole restaurant. This unique experience is great for kids and adults alike. You will be welcomed into the restaurant by the Paddington bear display before enjoying this very British tradition.

Guests will receive a specially dressed Afternoon Tea stand with a delicious selection of Sandwiches and sweet treats that include a tasty Passion Fruit Eclairs & Chocolate Orange Battenberg. You will also enjoy some traditional warm scones served with a side of Marmalade infused clotted cream and Jam.

The kids menu includes Paddington’s favourite Marmalade sandwiches along with some other children favourite’s like Ham & Cheese, Tuna Sweetcorn etc… They can wash these down with a delicious Hot Chocolate or Ice-cream Shake available in 3 delicious flavours.

Click here for more details and to book.

Children's Afternoon Tea
The Langham, London

When The Langham, London opened in 1865 it started a new tradition; serving Afternoon Tea in an elegant Palm Court. The birthplace of Afternoon Tea continues to offer an award-winning experience for guests to enjoy.

Now children 12 and under can relish in this age old pastime. Featherlight scones, the freshest savouries and patisserie using the finest British ingredients, that's the experience at Palm Court. Sandwiches are served in jigsaw pieces, and the pastries are a delicious line up of treating meaning you have a recipe for the very best memories.

For more details and to book, click here. 

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