Festive Afternoon Tea at Hatherley Manor

Hatherley Manor is running its festive afternoon tea daily from 17 November to 31 December 2026, served between 12:00 and 17:00. It's a Christmas-flavoured tea served beside a crackling log fire in the hotel's cosy lounge, which they describe as an indulgent way to celebrate the season. The manor suggests it's best enjoyed after a frosty winter walk around the grounds, and you can combine it with a spa day to make the afternoon a bit more of an occasion.

It's part of a wider Christmas programme at the manor, which they frame as a magical experience. Alongside the tea, there's sumptuous festive dining, lively Christmas parties, a three-course Christmas Day lunch, and a New Year's Eve party with dinner and dancing to a resident DJ.

On the practical side, the manor is about a 15-minute drive from Gloucester city centre, with free parking and the option to leave your car overnight. The afternoon tea starts from £34 per person, with a £1.50 discretionary service charge on top.