Festive Afternoon Tea - Lyme
Celebrate the festive season in style and join us for a festive afternoon tea in the Servants' Hall at Lyme.
£30 per person | Normal admission charges apply.
The festive afternoon tea includes a welcome glass of non-alcoholic bubbly to start, a warming winter soup, a selection of sandwiches, festive sweet treats and scones, as well as unlimited tea and coffee.
Spend the day at Lyme and take in the winter wonders in the park and gardens or view our 2026 installation The World at Christmas: A journey through festive traditions and ways of celebrating together. (House ticket required, free admission for members)
Please book an appropriately-sized table for your group. This is the number of tables you require, not the size of your party. E.g. 6 people would need one table of 4 and one table of 2.Please specify the number of people in your party at checkout in the comments box.
When booking you will pay a deposit to secure your table. This will be deducted from the total cost of your afternoon tea. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your visit.
If your selected date shows 'Not enough spaces', please click to change your ticket selection and choose a different ticket. Two people can book a table for four if no 2-seat tables remain. Your selected date will show as 'Sold out' if all tables have sold.
Image credit: John Millar
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet in the Servants' Hall at the house.
- We expect high visitors numbers at Lyme during the festive period so give yourself plenty of time to arrive on site before your booking.
- There’s no dress code, but why turn up early and borrow a regency outfit for free from the dressing room (house ticket is required).
- There is level access and the Servant’s Hall is on the ground floor. This accessed via uneven/ cobbled surfacing. Chairs with arms are available on request. There are accessible, low and high tables, please select which one you would like when booking.
If you have any questions or access needs, please get in touch before booking at Lyme@NationalTrust.org.uk - Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- When booking you will pay a deposit to secure your table. This will be deducted from the total cost of your afternoon tea. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your visit.
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Celebrate the festive season in style and join us for a festive afternoon tea in the Servants' Hall at Lyme.
£30 per person | Normal admission charges apply.
The festive afternoon tea includes a welcome glass of non-alcoholic bubbly to start, a warming winter soup, a selection of sandwiches, festive sweet treats and scones, as well as unlimited tea and coffee.
Spend the day at Lyme and take in the winter wonders in the park and gardens or view our 2026 installation The World at Christmas: A journey through festive traditions and ways of celebrating together. (House ticket required, free admission for members)
Please book an appropriately-sized table for your group. This is the number of tables you require, not the size of your party. E.g. 6 people would need one table of 4 and one table of 2.Please specify the number of people in your party at checkout in the comments box.
When booking you will pay a deposit to secure your table. This will be deducted from the total cost of your afternoon tea. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your visit.
If your selected date shows 'Not enough spaces', please click to change your ticket selection and choose a different ticket. Two people can book a table for four if no 2-seat tables remain. Your selected date will show as 'Sold out' if all tables have sold.
Image credit: John Millar
Please note:
- Standard admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- Please meet in the Servants' Hall at the house.
- We expect high visitors numbers at Lyme during the festive period so give yourself plenty of time to arrive on site before your booking.
- There’s no dress code, but why turn up early and borrow a regency outfit for free from the dressing room (house ticket is required).
- There is level access and the Servant’s Hall is on the ground floor. This accessed via uneven/ cobbled surfacing. Chairs with arms are available on request. There are accessible, low and high tables, please select which one you would like when booking.
If you have any questions or access needs, please get in touch before booking at Lyme@NationalTrust.org.uk - Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- When booking you will pay a deposit to secure your table. This will be deducted from the total cost of your afternoon tea. The remaining balance is payable on the day of your visit.
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