Tradition of Afternoon Tea

On these cold winter days indulge in a quintessentially British tradition of Afternoon Tea.

Relax and refresh yourself with tea, coffee, sandwiches, pastries, cakes and perhaps even a glass of chilled champagne in the lovely surroundings of Hathaway's bar at Lea Marston Hotel.

The tradition of the afternoon tea dates back to the early nineteenth century when Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford is said to have complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the late afternoon. To revive herself, the Duchess had her servants bring her a pot of tea and a light snack.  Soon she began inviting her friends to join her for this additional meal in her room at Woburn Abbey. 
Before long, all of fashionable society was sipping tea and nibbling sandwiches in the middle of the afternoon. And so became the Afternoon Tea!