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Traditional Afternoon Tea at Woburn Abbey England

September 10, 2019 by Vanessa Gilbreath

Afternoon Tea at Woburn Abbey

Duchess Of Bedford Portrait, so many glamorous ladies at this iconic venue. Welcomed us to the space for pre afternoon Tea 

Tea at Wobern Abbey

Our view of the Terrace was sublime, soft cotswold stone and italianate styling felt very mediteranean. Sadly rather warm so I decided to stay inside!

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Glorious view of the Abbey from the side as I walked to the Sculpture Gallery 

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Felt so special to be included in this invite only event. We were invited to attend to learn a little of the History of Afternoon Tea . Created in this rather palatial house. Originally held at 4 pm to help ladies get through the time between lunch and late evening dinner. Delicate but sustaining. Finger sandwiches an inch wide filled with light but protein filled savories. A scone, or two with lashings of Jam and clotted cream. Piled on tall enough to touch your nose when you bite into it!!! and then to finish some delicate little bites all with endless cups of tea in fine bone china tea cups, of course!

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Obsessed with the plasterwork in the Sculpture Gallery.not so much with teh chairs,these I am assured wil be updated soon 

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Sultana scones with Jam and lashings of cream ,sublime. Perfect amount of cream to Jam delicious

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Deer resplendant in the grounds as you arrive. Herds of deer wander free and enjoy this luscious landscape

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Loved the lavender edging on the gravel pathways

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Service was so smooth with extra tea as required. What a view

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Our talk on history of Tea by the Duchesses  own Butler was heaven and so inspiring

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Three tiered stands allows for sandwiches, scones and petit fours

Tea in Woburn Abbey

Glorious long view of the Sculpture Gallery where we took Tea.

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Our guide book full of treasures

Tea at Woburn Abbey

History of Tea created by the Duchess of Bedford to avaoid the sinking feeling mid afternoon

Tea at Woburn Abbey

The grotto a perfect place to stop and dine

Tea at Woburn Abbey

Table set for a Queen.Had to stop and catch my breath when I saw this amazing tablescape. Pretty yet imposing 

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