Afternoon Tea at Dobbies

Dobbies in Brighton is running afternoon tea this summer, and it's on for a good stretch: from 8 July right through to 30 September. If you're looking for something to do on a slow afternoon, it's one of those things that works just as well as a proper treat as it does as a way to kill a few hours with friends.

It's the classic afternoon tea setup — sandwiches, cakes, and tea — served in the garden centre cafe. Because it runs for nearly three months, you've got plenty of room to fit it in whenever suits you, rather than having to scramble for a single date. It's a good shout for a mid-week break or a weekend catch-up when you don't fancy the usual pub or coffee shop run.

Dobbies Brighton is over on Warren Road, BN2 9XX, so it's easy enough to get to if you're coming from across the city. The tea runs from 8 July to 30 September, so you've got the whole of the summer and the first half of autumn to work with.