TO THE MANNER BORN AFTERNOON TEA
Our To the Manner Born Afternoon Tea experience offers an unforgettable journey into old-world charm and sophistication, where your guests are invited to delve into the art of embodying quintessential English gentlemen and ladies.
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This family-friendly experience is suitable for all ages. It includes a fun and interactive exploration of British heritage, a traditional afternoon tea, and an afternoon tea etiquette lesson.
Step into a world of old-world charm and refinement with our To the Manner Born Experience, where your guests can immerse themselves in the art of becoming perfectly mannered English gentlemen and ladies.
We begin by inviting them into the opulent splendour of a private space at one of our carefully selected, exclusive partner venues nestled in the picturesque Cotswolds. This lavish and traditional English setting will transport them to an era of aristocratic elegance, allowing them to embody the class and refinement of the Landed Gentry.
We start their journey by immersing them in captivating British traditions. We begin by mastering the nuances of the English accent with our entertaining and engaging tongue twisters, guaranteed to create laughter for the whole family.
They will then learn how to bow and curtsy should they happen to meet royalty during their visit and, of course, how to walk correctly by balancing a book on their heads, reminiscent of the Victorian finishing school style.
To finalise the initial segment of the event, we'll host a competition in which each family member tries to identify the ‘poshest’ English word. The individual with the most accurate guesses will be awarded a small but meaningful prize, adding a sense of achievement to the experience.
During the second part of the experience, they will savour a traditional British afternoon tea. From the marriage of King Charles II to Catherine of Braganza to Anna Maria Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, your guests will learn about the rich social history of this meal and how to enjoy afternoon tea correctly in accordance with British etiquette.
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They will discover the nuances of enjoying tea in the classic British style and learn about other British dining etiquette tips and customs.​
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By the end of the experience, your guests will have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of British customs and traditions, enhancing their cultural knowledge.
HIGHLIGHTS
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A fun, educational, and interactive engagement for all family members.
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An exclusive private dining space in a luxury Cotswold venue.
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A competition with a small prize for guessing the correct ‘posh’ English word.
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British afternoon tea with an afternoon tea etiquette lesson.​​
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This experience is available year-round, Monday – Saturday.
2 Hours.
All ages.
We recommend venues closest to your location, all curated to meet our Exquisite 5-Star Ratingâ„¢ promise. We also offer an execution-only arrangement.
Our preferred partner venues offer on-site parking.
We do not offer a pick-up service.
LEVEL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
Intermediate.
We offer a Mandarin and Japanese interpreter for non-English-speaking visitors.
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INVESTMENT:
Event photographer to capture the moment and create enduring memories. Additional cost.
On enquiry.