Afternoon Tea Experiences at The Swan at Lavenham
Indulge in the quintessentially British tradition of afternoon tea in the historic village of Lavenham, best enjoyed with a glass of Champagne and great company.
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.”
No matter the season, no matter the occasion, settle down under the beams of The Gallery restaurant or in the comfort of our lounge, and savour a selection of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and Tiptree jams, followed by a collection of exquisite cakes and pastries.
Traditional Afternoon Tea | £32 per person
Prosecco Afternoon Tea | £41 per person, includes a glass of Prosecco per person
Champagne Afternoon Tea | £49 per person, includes a glass of Moet Champagne
Discover the story behind our afternoon tea crockery...
'Where there's tea, there's history' is our newly launched short film which tells the story behind the creative and manufacturing process undertaken to create The Swan's afternoon tea crockery.
The crockery itself depicts a collection of stories from the hotel’s long-standing history. From its strong connection to the US Air Force, RAF and Army during World War II to famous visitors such as Dolly Parton and many more moments in time.
Practical Information:
Service times
Monday to Saturday | 12 pm – 4 pm
Sunday | 3 pm - 4 pm
Dress code - We ask that guests dress for the occasion and adhere to a smart casual dress code in The Gallery.
Afternoon tea is served in The Gallery restaurant and is available in the lounge by request. Regrettably afternoon tea is not available in the garden.
Making your reservation
Each of our afternoon teas are prepared fresh each day and so we kindly require all bookings to be made the day prior at minimum.
Afternoon tea can be booked online by clicking the button below
Or you can call us on 01787 247477, or email us at [email protected]
Please note, if you are unable to see or select 'Gallery Afternoon Tea' as an option this does mean we are either fully booked for your chosen date, or unable to cater for your party size on that date.
We are happy to cater to coeliac diets, offering gluten-free and dairy-free options. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know at booking stage.
Afternoon Tea Vouchers
Give yourself the perfect excuse to catch up with someone you love.
Afternoon Tea is the ultimate delectable treat, making it the ideal gift to give a friend, partner or loved one. Our traditional Afternoon Tea combines a selection of savoury bites and sweet delights. Click here to browse a sample menu.
Afternoon Tea for Two - £64
The perfect gift, spoil your loved one and a guest with our seasonal selection of delicious sweet and savoury treats. Priced for two people.
Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two - £98
A wonderful gift, enjoy afternoon tea for two with a glass of Champagne per person.
Please note imagery may be of past afternoon tea designs and therefore may not be what is served.