Sussex

<p>All venues look amazing and within afternoon distance from me.  Afternoon tea is such a treat.</p>



<p>Just cross your fingers for good weather!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Blakes Bar &amp; Beach Terrace (opens in a new tab)" href="https://beachcroft-hotel.co.uk/our-restaurants/blakesbarbeachterrace/" target="_blank">Blakes Bar &amp; Beach Terrace</a> at the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Beachcroft Hotel (opens in a new tab)" href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/beachcroft-hotel-beach-hut-suites-felpham/" target="_blank">Beachcroft Hotel</a>, Felpham</h2>



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<p>Enjoy alfresco dining, beach style, at this brand new bar and beach terrace serving light bites, sandwiches and traditional English afternoon tea. Finger sandwiches include smoked salmon and prawns, very appropriate for beachside eating, and come with a range of sweet treats. For an extra special experience, book the outdoor Pod with three of your favourites and add a bottle of English sparkling Rose. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Gravetye Manor (opens in a new tab)" href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/gravetye-manor/" target="_blank">Gravetye Manor</a>, East Grinstead</h2>



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<p>The Flower Garden at the uber-luxe country house Gravetye Manor is a joy to behold, so enjoy it with a delicious <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="picnic box afternoon tea (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.gravetyemanor.co.uk/dining/the-dining-room/#tab_see-menus" target="_blank">picnic box afternoon tea</a> from the Michelin-starred restaurant, packed full of Sussex goodies and produce from the kitchen garden. We love the sound of the rhubarb and lemon verbena Battenberg! Full drinks service to your table. It&#8217;s all served in a compostable box, so you can take your leftovers home &#8211; hah, like there&#8217;ll be any. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Alexander House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://sussex.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/alexander-house-and-utopia-spa-east-grinstead/" target="_blank">Alexander House</a>, East Grinstead</h2>



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<p>Enjoy a full al fresco menu at this stunning country house hotel and spa and tuck into a delicious afternoon tea, from the Spring Afternoon Tea to the Nyetimber experience, perfectly paired with the best of Sussex wine. You can even order a doggy version for Fido. While you&#8217;re there, indulge at the Utopia Spa.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/afternoon-tea-at-leonardslee-house" target="_blank">Leonardslee House</a>, Lower Beeding</h2>



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<p>Gaze over the glorious Grade I listed gardens of Leonardslee as you enjoy a deliciously dainty dish of delicacies within the drawing room of the Italianate mansion. The menu from head chef Jean Delaport of onsite Restaurant Interlude, awarded a Michelin star in 2020, features locally-sourced and seasonal delicacies and celebrates special occasions throughout the year too. Combine with a walk around the 240-acre estate to work up an appetite (or work off the scones) and you have all the ingredients for a perfect romantic afternoon, girlie get-together or family treat. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Grand Hotel (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.grandeastbourne.com/" target="_blank">The Grand Hotel</a>, Eastbourne</h2>



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<p>England&#8217;s only 5* seaside resort hotel will be serving afternoon teas on the Prince&#8217;s Lawn from April 12. As well as a traditional menu there&#8217;s a kids option which includes chocolate spread sandwiches. There&#8217;s also a full afresco menu including Sunday roasts to be served on the Chatsworth Terrace, which is covered in case (or rather, when) the weather doesn&#8217;t play ball. <br></p>


Five luxe alfresco afternoon teas

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