Welcome to A Blooming British Afternoon Tea, in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, a floral-inspired twist on a quintessentially British tradition celebrating the beautiful flowers and precious pollinators on our doorstep.
Inspired by the Museum’s archive artworks, its newly transformed gardens and the idyllic 30-minute nature walk across Hyde Park, our talented pastry team have crafted a menu that honours the elegance of British flora and fauna, using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Savour delicately crafted sandwiches, warm baked scones and exquisite flora and fauna-inspired pastries, paired with two bespoke teas from Camellia’s Tea House. For an added indulgence, enjoy a glass of Taittinger Champagne or Nyetimber Sparkling Wine and let the afternoon slip blissfully away.
A Blooming British Autumn Afternoon Tea: served from 1 September – 26 October 2025, then 3 – 21 November 2025.
A Blooming British Halloween Afternoon Tea: served from 27 – 31 October 2025.
A Blooming British Festive Afternoon Tea: served from 22 November 2025 – 4 January 2026
Signature & Vegan Afternoon Tea | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | £49 Monday – Friday | £55 Saturday –Sunday
Children’s Afternoon Tea (12 and under) | £30 Monday – Friday
For our littlest guests, our floral-inspired Blooming British Children’s Afternoon Tea features a delicious selection of miniature finger sandwiches, warm baked scones and flora and fauna inspired sweet bites including a delicious blackberry Ladybird and a butterfly berry and vanilla cheesecake.
This special collaboration combines the Museum’s expertise and work to protect the natural world with our ongoing sustainability efforts, and a shared passion for pollinators. Together, we support a future where people and pollinators thrive.
Ready yourself for a quintessential British tradition, passed down through the centuries and made modern and unique by our talented team. There is no specific dress code but guests are kindly invited to choose smart attire, so to best tune in to the ambience of the place.
Special services
We are pleased to offer birthday and anniversary arrangements, and we can accommodate almost any dietary requests. Special menus and table cards for groups are provided free of charge. Our Pastry chefs can also prepare delicious cakes to your taste (must be ordered in advance). Simply contact dine@royallancaster.com to specify your needs and enquire about pricing.
To book contact us via phone or email
To book contact us via phone or email
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Welcome to A Blooming British Afternoon Tea in collaboration with the Natural History Museum; a floral-inspired twist on a quintessentially British tradition, in a celebration of the beautiful flowers and precious pollinators on our doorstep.
Sit back and enjoy an irresistible assortment of delicately crafted sandwiches, warm baked scones and delectable flora and fauna inspired delicacies, accompanied by two bespoke teas from Camellia’s Tea House. For that added treat, savour a glass of Taittinger Champagne or Nyetimber Sparkling Wine and let the afternoon blissfully slip away!
Signature & Vegan Afternoon Tea | £55 Monday to Friday | £59 Saturday & Sunday
Children’s Afternoon Tea (12 and under) | £30 Monday to Sunday