Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lainston-house-sparsholt-winchester"><a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/lainston-house/highlights/christmas-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lainston House</a>, Sparsholt, Winchester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1360" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/lainston-xmas-afternoon-tea-25.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at Lainston House Winchester Hampshire " class="wp-image-39123" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/lainston-xmas-afternoon-tea-25.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/lainston-xmas-afternoon-tea-25-588x800.jpg 588w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/lainston-xmas-afternoon-tea-25-735x1000.jpg 735w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/lainston-xmas-afternoon-tea-25-768x1044.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Christmas afternoon tea at Lainston House, Winchester. </figcaption></figure>



<p>Lainston House is serving up the ultimate festive treat this December with its Christmas afternoon tea. Expect seasonal sarnies, warm scones straight from the oven and pastries packed with Christmassy sparkle – all enjoyed in the dreamy surrounds of this historic Hampshire hideaway. Add fizz for extra feels. <em>£48pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-four-seasons-hampshire-dogmersfield-hook"><a href="https://www.fourseasons.com/hampshire/dining/lounges/the-drawing-room/festive-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Four Seasons Hampshire</a>, Dogmersfield, Hook</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1225" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire" class="wp-image-32746" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-800x653.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-1000x817.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-768x627.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-afternoon-tea-four-seasons-Hampshire-643x525.jpg 643w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Four Seasons</figcaption></figure>



<p>Now here&#8217;s a treat. Head for the magnificently decked out Four Seasons Hampshire for a smart festive afternoon tea spread, including smoked salmon, watercress and caviar finger sandwiches, gingerbread man cheesecakes and dark chocolate Yule Log. Go on, you deserve it. <em>From £85pp</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-montagu-arms-beaulieu-new-forest"><a href="https://montaguarmshotel.co.uk/dining/afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Montagu Arms</a>, Beaulieu, New Forest</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1250" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2025.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at The Montagu Arms, Beaulieu, New Forest Hampshire" class="wp-image-39119" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2025.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2025-640x800.jpg 640w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2025-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2025/12/Montagu-Arms-Festive-afternoon-tea-2025-768x960.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Montagu Arms </figcaption></figure>



<p>At the heart of the beautiful New Forest village, festive afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, plump scones and Christmas pudding choux is serving now at Beaulieu&#8217;s Montagu Arms. Take it in the Terrace restaurant overlooking the garden or by the fire in the cosy drawing room. <em>£39pp/£49pp with a gin and tonic or glass of English sparkling.</em> </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-royal-hotel-ventnor-isle-of-wight"><a href="https://royalhoteliow.co.uk/dining/festive-dining" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Royal Hotel</a>, Ventnor, Isle of Wight</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon Tea at The Royal Hotel Isle of Wight" class="wp-image-36008" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Royal-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Royal Hotel</figcaption></figure>



<p>The go-to for smart afternoon teas on the Island (and a former haunt of Queen Victoria), The Royal Hotel&#8217;s classic service has had a luxe festive makeover. One approves. <em>£32pp</em>.<em> Add a glass of champagne, £45pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-audleys-wood-basingstoke"><a href="https://www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/images/hotels/audleys-wood/menus/xmas-2025/audleys-wood-hotel-festive-afternoon-tea.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Audleys Wood</a>, Basingstoke</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon tea at Audleys Wood Hotel Basingstoke Hampshire" class="wp-image-36016" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Audleys-Wood-festive-afternoon-tea-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Hand Picked Hotels</figcaption></figure>



<p>A slap-up afternoon tea befitting of this fine country house setting, festive afternoon tea at Audleys Wood is served in the Conservatory Restaurant or in the hotel&#8217;s historic, characterful lounge. Tuck into tasty Christmas-themed sandwiches, handmade scones and chef&#8217;s cakes and patisserie.<em> £40pp/£20 per child (4-12yrs).</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-solent-hotel-amp-spa-fareham"><a href="https://www.solenthotel.co.uk/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Solent Hotel &amp; Spa</a>, Fareham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1167" height="766" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at the Solent Hotel Whiteley Fareham Hampshire" class="wp-image-32742" style="aspect-ratio:1.5234986945169713;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea.jpg 1167w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea-800x525.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea-1000x656.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Solent-Hotel-Festive-afternoon-tea-768x504.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1167px) 100vw, 1167px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Solent Hotel </figcaption></figure>



<p>Festive smoked salmon and turkey sandwiches, amaretto and mincemeat scones, rum and raisin Christmas choux buns &#8211; the Solent Hotel&#8217;s chefs have pulled out all the flavour combos on this one. Throw in a glass of bubbles and a spa treatment afterwards and we&#8217;re all yours. <em>£37pp</em>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-queens-hotel-southsea"><a href="https://queenshotelportsmouth.com/christmas/festive-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Queens Hotel</a>, Southsea</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon Tea at The Queens Hotel Southsea Portsmouth" class="wp-image-36009" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/12/Queens-Hotel-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: The Queens Hotel, <em>Mariell Lind Hansen</em>&nbsp;</figcaption></figure>



<p>In Portsmouth this December? Take tea in the beautiful surrounds of The Queens Hotel with turkey and stuffing sandwiches, freshly baked scones and more sweet treats. <em>£35pp/£15 per child.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chewton-glen-new-forest"><a href="https://www.chewtonglen.com/christmas-and-new-year/festive-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chewton Glen</a>, New Forest</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1462" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg" alt="Festive Afternoon Tea at Chewton Glen Hotel New Forest Hampshire" class="wp-image-36007" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-800x780.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-1000x975.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Chewton-Glen-Festive-Afternoon-Tea-2024-768x749.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Chewton Glen</figcaption></figure>



<p>Afternoon tea at Chewton Glen is always an occasion. Tuck into roast New Forest Turkey and smoked salmon sandwiches, warm cranberry scones crowned with clotted cream, a slice of chocolatey Bûche de Noël Yule log and plenty more festive afternoon tea treats. Tasty. <em>£55pp</em>. <em>£68-£72pp with Champagne.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-harbar-on-6th-southampton-harbour-hotel-southampton"><a href="https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/hampshire/harbour-hotel-southampton/harbar-on-6th" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The HarBar on 6th</a>, Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1121" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel.jpg" alt="Festive afternoon tea at HarBar on 6th Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton Hampshire" class="wp-image-32745" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-800x598.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-1000x747.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-768x574.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Festive-Afternoon-Tea-Harbour-Hotel-702x525.jpg 702w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Southampton Harbour Hotel</figcaption></figure>



<p>The HarBar on the Sixth floor of the super-stylish Southampton Harbour Hotel can always be relied upon for fabulous views over Ocean Village, polished service and cool cocktails. Make it a &#8216;tipsy&#8217; festive afternoon tea with a cocktail or a glass of champs for an extra £14-£17pp. Worth it. <em>£32.50pp.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oakley-hall-hotel-near-basingstoke"><a href="https://www.oakleyhall-park.com/christmas/festive-afternoon-tea-hampshire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oakley Hall Hotel</a>, near Basingstoke</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1133" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea.jpg" alt="Oakley Hall Festive Afternoon tea Hampshire" class="wp-image-32741" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-800x604.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-1000x755.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-768x580.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/hants/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2023/12/Oakley-Hall-Festive-Afternoon-tea-695x525.jpg 695w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: Oakley Hall</figcaption></figure>



<p>Jane Austen liked to come for tea at Oakley Hall and so do we &#8211; especially when there&#8217;s a platter laden with posh smoked salmon and turkey and cranberry sandwiches, homemade scones cakes and splendid festive-themed patisserie. <em>£42pp/£58pp with a glass of Hattingley Valley English Sparkling/£16 per child.</em></p>


Festive afternoon tea in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

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