Family-friendly hotel The Ickworth is a place of adventure, a melting pot of period & modern style, & a mecca for deliciously wicked afternoon teas. There are 1800 acres of beautiful National Trust parkland to discover, the Grand Tour bicycle route to tackle, & a great children's playground & tranquil lakes right on the estate too. You'll need energy for all of this exploration, so tuck into freshly-baked scones with preserves & clotted cream, rich fruit cake, sticky toffee or banana cakes, & light fruit meringues. Freshly-cut classic sandwiches include smoked salmon & dill mayo, cucumber with celery salt, cheddar & local chutney, & Suffolk ham with piquant mustard. Accompany this feast with your choice of loose leaf tea or freshly-brewed coffee, & you'll feel the satisfaction of having eaten very well indeed. The grand dcor of marble floors, chandeliers & modern furnishings gives way to Italianate Gardens & the whole gorgeous Ickworth estate, & you could even make a day of it with a trip to nearby Bury St Edmunds or Cambridge. ...

The 5-star Waldorf Hilton London is a haven of elegance almost too good to be true. Part of the Tea Guild Society, the hotel is renowned for its stunning architecture, customer service & scrumptious English afternoon tea. Served at the on-site Homage Restaurant, you & your guest will indulge in a traditional assortment of finger sandwiches, fresh scones & light, buttery tea pastries throughout the afternoon. If that hasnt tempted you enough, a harpist usually performs in the restaurant at weekends so prepare to be hypnotised by the magical & dreamy plucks of this ancient string instrument. Refreshments & treats will be served on handmade crockery from the Royal Crown Derby, who also supply Buckingham Palace. The perfect gift for those in need of a quintessentially British afternoon! ...

Indulge in an afternoon tea to remember at Thoresby Hall, set in idyllic Nottinghamshire countryside. Enjoy a unique experience in the truly magnificent Blue Grill, an area of the old building restored to replicate the grandeur of the original house. The walls are dressed with blue damask & the elegant room looks out over the peaceful surrounding countryside. It is a truly breathtaking setting in which to take a traditional tea. Your sumptuous treat

Includes:: tea, herbal tea, or coffee to wash down scones with jam & clotted cream, cakes, pastries, & a selection of sandwiches made with fresh farmhouse white & granary wholemeal breads filled with traditional fillings. Do leave enough time to stroll in the grounds either before or after you tea, as they really are spectacular!

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Tylney Hall is a magnificent Grade Two listed Victorian mansion, set in 66 acres of beautifully landscaped parkl&. Step back in time & enjoy the refinement of a forgotten era with this high tea for two, served in one of the hotel's period lounges or the cosy library. Delectable sandwiches, including ham with red onion marmalade & smoked salmon with black pepper & lemon, are served on finest Spode china, along with scrumptious cakes like devilish chocolate marquis & strawberry mille feuille with fresh cream. Scones with preserves & unlimited pots of loose-leaf tea or fresh-brewed of your choice complete the sumptuous offerings. Before or after tea, why not take the air in the stunning grounds, & imagine you are the Lord or Lady of this perfectly-preserved stately abode. ...

A unique experience to dine in the heart of London, on board the UK’s only super yacht luxury hotel in their Lands End ...

It's time to host an afternoon tea party with the wow-factor. In this gorgeous gift book, Bea Vo, author of Tea with Bea, shares her favourite recipes for ideal tea-party treats. The book features 28 perfect recipes for cakes, cookies, & fancies
- every recipe you need to host a picture-perfect tea party for your friends & family.
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Full of surprise, insight, humour, perspective, celebration, inspiration & a kind of offh&, poignant poetry, AGE DOESN'T MATTER UNLESS YOU'RE A CHEESE
- title courtesy of Billie Burke
- shares hundreds of the best things men & women over sixty have said about how to love, work, laugh & live. Collected by authors with a perfect ear for"es, Kathryn & Ross Petras, whose The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said, the 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said Calendar, & other titles together have over 2.5 million copies in print, AGE DOESN'T MATTER brings together Albert Einstein's equation for happiness, Colette on the virtues of astonishment & Julia Child's secret of longevity: " Red meat & gin."

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Now you can play your own version of the table game of Air Hockey in your own room. With its powerful hover action, the air powered soccer disc literally floats on a cushion of air thereby turning any smooth surface into an instant pitch. The disks outer rim protects furniture while allowing for great rebounding! Can be used indoors or out. Requires 4 X AA batteries (not included). ...

This totally unique experience allows to you experience the sheer exhilaration of skydiving, in a specially constructed wind tunnel, the likes of which are usually used to test the aerodynamics of F1 racing cars! After all the necessary training you will step into the airflow & taste the thrill of freefall in a totally safe & controlled environment, & what s more, its suitable for almost anyone from age 5 so even the kids can have a go. Itinerary: Upon contact with the supplier you will be issued with a report time; it is important that you arrive no later than the report time given. You will have a briefing & receive all necessary instruction. You will learn & practice freefall & body flying techniques. You will get kitted up in flight suit, specialist headgear, goggles, earplugs, knee & elbow pads, before entering the tunnel with your instructor for the first of two one minute skydives. You will receive a souvenir DVD recording of your experience. Location: Buckinghamshire (South East). Key information: On purchasing this experience you will be issued with a voucher valid for ten months. You are then free to contact the venue to book a time for your indoor skydive. This voucher entitles one person to two flights of one minute each. Maximum weight 18 stone. Minimum age 5 years. For under 18s a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. This waiver can be signed on the day, or is available online in advance. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has ever had a dislocated shoulder. Check with your doctor first if you have a history of neck/back/heart problems. You must not be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs. All necessary equipment is provided. You should wear casual clothes, ideally a t-shirt without a collar, & trainers. Included is free locker hire. You will receive a free DVD recording of your skydive to keep as a souvenir! ...

This totally unique experience allows to you experience the sheer exhilaration of skydiving, in a specially constructed wind tunnel, the likes of which are usually used to test the aerodynamics of F1 racing cars! After all the necessary training you will step into the airflow & taste the thrill of freefall in a totally safe & controlled environment, & what 's more, its suitable for almost anyone from age 5 so even the kids can have a go. Itinerary: Upon contact with the supplier you will be issued with a report time; it is important that you arrive no later than the report time given. You will have a briefing & receive all necessary instruction. You will learn & practice freefall & body flying techniques. You will get kitted up in flight suit, specialist headgear, goggles, earplugs, knee & elbow pads, before entering the tunnel with your instructor for the first of two one minute 'skydives '. You will receive a souvenir DVD recording of your experience. Location: Buckinghamshire (South East). Key information: On purchasing this experience you will be issued with a voucher valid for ten months. This voucher entitles two people to two flights each of one minute Please note that you will not be able to fly at the same time. Once purchased, you are free to contact the venue to book a time for your 'skydive '. Maximum weight 18 stone. Minimum age 5 years. For under 18 's a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. This experience is not suitable for anyone who is pregnant or has ever had a dislocated shoulder. Check with your doctor first if you have a history of neck/back/heart problems. You must not be under the influence of alcohol or non-prescription drugs. All necessary equipment is provided. You should wear casual clothes, ideally a t-shirt without a collar, & trainers. Included is free locker hire. You will receive a free DVD recording of your skydive to keep as a souvenir! ...