About
Step through the gates of the historic Charterhouse this December for a truly memorable festive celebration. Begin your afternoon with a welcoming glass of chilled Valentin Leflaive Champagne and an exclusive walk through the indoor highlights of this historic house.
Afterwards, take your seat in the magnificent Great Chamber, London’s only surviving Tudor Great Chamber, where Queen Elizabeth I once held her first Privy Council and signed letters "from the Royal Palace in London".
Enjoy a luxurious festive Afternoon Tea featuring gourmet savoury creations such as honey-roasted ham with truffle mayonnaise, and classic Scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese and dill sandwiches. Indulge in exquisite patisserie including rhubarb and strawberry Tonka crumble, gold-flecked Jivara chocolate praline bars with chocolate chantilly, and raspberry choux filled with pistachio crème mousseline, all to savour while accompanied by a classically trained pianist performing elegant festive arrangements on the room’s grand piano.
This experience is available on limited dates only: Friday 4th December, Friday 11th December and Thursday 17th December 2026. One sitting at 1:30pm - 4pm.
Please note, full pre-payment is required for this experience. Your booking will be not be confirmed until payment has been made. After making a booking request, you will be sent a payment link in an email so please keep an eye out for this.
Details
- Times
- Three dates in December: Friday 4th, Friday 11th and Thursday 17th. One sitting at 1:30pm - 4pm.
- Nearest railway station
- Farringdon
- Where to sit
- The Great Chamber
- Dress code
- No
- Children
- Children of all ages welcome
- Music
- Festive Afternoon Tea is accompanied by a classically trained pianist performing elegant festive arrangements on the room’s grand piano.
- Gardens
- No
- Outdoor Seating
- No
- Disabled access
- Yes
- Dogs
- Guide dogs only
- Gluten Free
- Yes (48 hours notice required)
- Vegetarian
- Yes (24 hours notice required)
- Vegan
- Yes (24 hours notice required)
- Nut Free
- No
- Halal
- No
- Award Winner
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Location
The Charterhouse
The Charterhouse, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6AN
