Our Afternoon Tea menus are award-winning and our kitchens are extremely proud of the homemade sandwiches, cakes, and scones they serve. Seeing them piled high on bone china plates with accompanying pots of strawberry jam and thick clotted cream, it’s easy to see how they won over the most critical judge’s eye.

The period lounges are the perfect place to enjoy our Afternoon Tea, or if the weather is nice and warm, the terrace overlooking the lawns and lake makes a sunny alternative. Or we’ll carefully pack your high tea into a picnic hamper for you to enjoy wherever you like. 

Hunny Pot Afternoon Tea - Celebrating 100 Years of the Hundred Aker Wood

Step into the 'Hundred Aker Wood' and discover our Hunny Pot Afternoon Tea, a whimsical celebration marking 100 years since the first publication of Winnie-the-Pooh story books by local author A.A. Milne. Set in the heart of the Ashdown Forest - the real-life inspiration for the 'Hundred Aker Wood' - we felt there could be no more fitting way to honour this much-loved literary milestone.

For this special year, our afternoon tea menu takes inspiration from Pooh Bear’s favourite indulgence: 'hunny'. Expect delicate, honey-laced treats, paired with timeless afternoon tea classics. Nostalgic, charming and just a little bit playful, the Hunny Pot Afternoon Tea invites guests of all ages to slow down, savour the moment, and enjoy a taste of childhood magic in an unforgettable setting.

Available from Sunday 18th January to Monday 30th November 2026. This special menu will replace our Traditional Afternoon Tea for this period. 

Opening Times & Prices

Afternoon Tea is served in the relaxed and elegant surroundings of our Lounges between 1.00pm - 5.00pm.  Available daily to both hotel resident and non-resident guests. Please note that each table booking is for 2 hours only. 

Traditional (Hunny Pot) Ashdown Park Afternoon Tea
£38.00 per person

Champagne Afternoon Tea
The Ashdown Park Afternoon Tea, accompanied by a of glass of Canard Duchêne Cuvee Leonie Champagne
£55.00 per person

LYSERØD Afternoon Tea
The Ashdown Park Afternoon Tea accompanied by a glass of Lyserød Sparkling Tea (0% Alcohol) 
£55.00 

Sussex Afternoon Tea
The Ashdown Park Afternoon Tea accompanied by a glass of Ridgeview Bloomsbury Sparkling Wine with Truffles
£50.00 per person

Children's Afternoon Tea
£16.00 per child

Picnic Afternoon Tea

Served in a hamper with a picnic blanket and flask, our picnic afternoon tea is available for you to enjoy on our 186 acre estate. Find a spot and enjoy sweet & savoury treats from our afternoon tea menu. 

Reservations

To book, please use the widget below or contact our reservations team on 01342 824988 or reservations@ashdownpark.com. Winnie the Pooh teas must be booked directly with our team. 

Booking Conditions

A valid credit or debit card is required at the time of booking to secure your reservation. 
Please note that no charges will be applied to the credit or debit card at the time of booking. If you fail to attend your booking or cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled time, a fee of £25 per guest will be charged to the card details held on file. 
Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will not incur any charges. 
All reservations will be held and secured based on the specific experience booked. Should you choose to take an alternate experience on the day of your booking, and the alternate service is of lesser value than the originally booked service, you will be required to pay the difference in the booking value. 
A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to your bill for all food and beverage services. 
We endeavour to service all dietary requirements but to enable us to do this, please advise us upon booking. While we will do our utmost if we are informed on your day of arrival, we may be unable to accommodate any specific requests. 
Please note that we are a card-only hotel and do not accept cash payments.