The story behind the creation of our afternoon tea crockery, Where there's tea, there's history.

We are absolutely thrilled to share with you 'Where there's tea, there's history'. A 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.


To celebrate the launch of our new film, we have created an exclusive afternoon tea gift voucher. This offer is limited to 100 vouchers, so if you wish to celebrate our wonderful news with us, make sure to purchase your voucher soon. More details can be found below.

Discover how history, craftsmenship and collaboration shaped our crockery

Celebrate the launch of our new crockery with our exclusive gift voucher. 

Making afternoon tea even more indulgent, try our latest seasonal afternoon tea alongside a passionfruit mojito for £35 per person. This is a saving of £11, with twelve months to use the voucher. This gift voucher offer is limited to the first 100 purchases, so if you wish to join us, get yours today. 

Gift voucher

Afternoon tea menu

Explore our rich history

The hotel is steeped with history.

To provide a snapshot of what you would be able to see during a visit to The Swan we have created a history section on our website for you to explore.

View our history 

Would you like your own piece of Swan history?

We have been truly blown away by the number of requests from guests wishing to purchase our crockery. We are currently exploring whether this is something we can offer. In the meantime, please register your interest by clicking the button below and we’ll keep you updated on any developments.

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