Wiltshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bowood-house-hotel-calne"><a href="https://www.bowood.org/bowood-hotel-resort/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Bowood House Hotel</strong></a><strong>, Calne</strong></h2>



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<p>Festive tea with mulled wine? Sounds good to us! <a href="https://bowood.org/event/festive-dining-afternoon-tea/">Bowood Hotel</a> is celebrating Christmas with a seasonal high tea – think seasonal sarnies, scones with mulled fruit jam and top notch pâtisserie. From £39pp. Top tip: Bag a seat in the Library, near the roaring fire.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-manor-house-castle-combe"><a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/the-manor-house/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoF52eFCpr7Bx9InrZiHKqtQ4FnMB3MjICpfYH8wdV9qtrob3Tj_qdBoCuXsQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Manor House,</a> Castle Combe</h2>



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<p>The clever peeps at The Manor know how to dial it up at Christmas. Stepping into the hotel is like venturing into a winter wonderland, and the afternoon tea is fabulous. Tiered cake stands, laden with treats? Tick. Roaring fires? Tick. These guys really know how to deck the halls and sprinkle every room with seasonal joy.&nbsp;£45pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-duke-hotel-hilmarton"><strong><a href="https://www.dukehotelhilmarton.co.uk/event-details-registration/christmas-eve-afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Duke Hotel</a>, Hilmarton</strong></h2>



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<p>Fizz and festive treats await at The Duke Hotel in Hilmarton. Head to The Duchess Lounge Café on Christmas Eve for pigs in blankets, mini quiches, mince pies and a mini dessert selection. Phew. Elasticated waistbands at the ready. £85 for two, must be <a href="https://www.dukehotelhilmarton.co.uk/event-details-registration/christmas-eve-afternoon-tea">prebooked</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bishopstrow-house-hotel-warminster"><strong><a href="https://www.bishopstrowhotel.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoPYOTJbZOUsUi--NYDL2H2EBTfUNKJ5P5FgtPRwDfnP3l-u-jyp4FhoCL7wQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bishopstrow House Hotel</a>, Warminster</strong></h2>



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<p>Get your glad rags on and make merry at Bishopstrow, where a decadent afternoon tea awaits. Think brioche rolls filled with smoked salmon, Yuletide Battenberg and Christmas pudding profiteroles. Oh, and don’t forget the cranberry scones with clotted cream. Yum. £36.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lucknam-park-hotel-colerne"><strong><a href="https://www.lucknampark.co.uk/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoLgRnrFCrLmkb72tlL_X7VaPGH25rNCTDuQMHyPdY-AKV3CIUUGpPRoCSrwQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lucknam Park Hotel</a>, Colerne</strong></h2>



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<p>Jingle those bells and head to Lucknam Park, for a festive five star treat. This is a super elegant setting, and the food is lip-smackingly good. Tuck into mince pies with brandy butter, turkey finger sandwiches and mulled-wine infused macarons. Afterwards, walk it all off with a saunter through the stunning estate. From £48pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-old-bell-hotel-malmesbury"><strong><a href="https://www.oldbellhotel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Old Bell Hotel</a>, Malmesbury</strong></h2>



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<p>For Instagrammable Christmas décor, The Old Bell has you covered. The afternoon teas (£30) are delicious, with the likes of spiced apple &amp; white chocolate macaroons and delicate sandwiches. Do the kids have a penchant for posh nosh? They can get in on the action for just £15. Top tip: On Monday 23<sup>th</sup> kids can meet Santa <em>and</em> score an afternoon tea for free (with a paying adult).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-whatley-manor-easton-grey"><a href="https://www.whatleymanor.com/festive-2024/festive-la-carte-menus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whatley Manor</a>, Easton Grey</h2>



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<p>Pinkies poised! Whatley Manor is upping the ante on its quintessentially English afternoon tea. The Christmas version sounds divine, with festive sausage rolls, finely cut smoked salmon sandwiches, festive choux and a glazed chocolate marquise. Of course, there’s the option to tuck into a glass of Gusbourne Blanc de Blancs too. Oh, go on then&#8230; £49.50.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-woolley-grange-hotel-bradford-on-avon"><a href="https://luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk/locations/woolley-grange/dining/afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Woolley Grange Hotel</a>, Bradford on Avon</h2>



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<p>Grab the kids and shimmy over to Woolley Grange. This place is seriously child friendly, and on select dates in December you can tick off both tea <em>and</em> Santa in one afternoon. Scoff the likes of macarons and mince pies, then head over to the grotto to see the man himself. Afterwards, little ones can burn off steam by exploring the Woolley Christmas trail in the gardens. Tickets £30, which includes a gift.</p>


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