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welcomed by attentive service , classical furnishings and locally-sourced ingredients . Light lunches and cream teas are available daily , though full afternoon teas must be booked in advance . With a collection of traditional teas , cakes and pastries , the tea room is sure to serve the very finest of this quintessential English meal . Chiddingstone Castle itself has an array of events , activities and exhibitions this year , so be sure to check online to make a day out of your visit to their tea room .
Peggotty ’ s Tea Shoppe , Tenterden www . peggottys . co . uk
The oldest tea room in Tenterden , Peggotty ’ s Tea Shoppe is an 18th-century building that originally opened in 1975 . With a cosy tea room and courtyard garden , patrons can enjoy all things tea from its charming , homely premises . Well loved by locals , Peggotty ’ s offers a range of homemade food made using seasonal and local ingredients in their traditional recipes . With everything from soups and sandwiches to scones and cakes , all of their food is made fresh to order . Pairing perfectly with their sweeter snacks , Peggotty ’ s Tea Shoppe offers fresh pots of loose-leaf tea that can be enjoyed by the whole table . For visitors after a more immersive tea experience , they offer special cream teas for one or two people , with options of both sweet and savoury treats .
Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation , Eynsford www . eagleheights . co . uk
There aren ’ t many places combining the arts of brewing and falconry , but luckily for visitors of the Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation , this is one of those once-ina-lifetime experiences . An activity for all the family , guests can get up close and personal with the more than 50 species of birds homed in the Eagle Heights ’ park . An afternoon tea in this wildlife sanctuary includes an assortment of cakes and sandwiches alongside refreshing cups to sip on and admire the beautiful views from the tea room . Out in the fresh air , you can watch flying displays , burn off some steam at the playground and find souvenirs in the gift shop . Eagle Heights is run by a passionate team dedicated to providing educational outdoor activities to teach the public about the magnificence of the birds we share our planet with . For a fantastic day out of tea , treats and learning , the Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation is a must-visit .
Lenny ’ s of Rochester , Rochester www . lennysofrochester . co . uk
This two-floor cafe and takeaway is an independent , family-owned exemplar of great service and even greater food . With selections of delicate treats made fresh to order by their talented bakers and pastry chefs , there ’ s nothing better to pair them with than a traditional cup of tea . Lenny ’ s of Rochester offer traditional teas : chai latte , English breakfast and Earl Grey , but you can also ask their knowledgeable staff about more imaginative tea infusions and which flavours are available . For those looking for something more filling , their afternoon tea isn ’ t something you ’ ll want to miss . With an array of signature cakes , indulgent pastries and savoury bites presented on a stylish caddy , you can enjoy it in the atmospheric restaurant , or even at home as a takeaway !
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