by Katie Thompson
After a day of Christmas shopping, exploring Norwich’s twinkling streets or for a pre-panto treat, afternoon tea is always a special way to spend your afternoon. We’re a city that’s stuffed full, but never stuffy, with flavours of festive flair- from traditional tiers to magical themes. (Not to mention, the first-ever Christmas Dinner Afternoon Tea! Probably.)
Whether you’ve a love of brie and cranberry or chocolate orange is the icing on your (Christmas) cake, here are our recommendations for the best festive afternoon teas in Norwich. Remember to book in advance so you don’t miss out!
Visit The Assembly House for a fabulously festive Nutcracker-themed afternoon tea!
Where else will you find a fabulously themed afternoon tea if not The Assembly House? It promises to be their most festive yet!
Here, you can lose yourself in a tower of delicious treats. From tempting sandwiches, savouries and scones to imaginative cakes and pastries, all handmade in-house, relish Assembly House favourites like their three cheese toastie alongside unique creations, including a beautifully layered gateau opera and eye-catching patisserie!
And if savoury is more your style, how about The Assembly House’s brand-new Christmas Dinner Afternoon Tea? This is turkey with all the trimmings, stacked on a three-tier stand! For four dates only, tuck into layers of mouthwatering bites, from stuffing bon bons to smoked salmon blinis. Keep room for the Quality Street layer, with a take on ‘The Purple One’ ending your tea on a high.
The Assembly House’s Christmas Afternoon Tea is available from 9 November – 4 January 2026 for £32.50pp and children £18.95. The Christmas Dinner Afternoon Tea is available on 6, 7, 20 & 26 December for £44.95pp and children £29.95.
The Maids Head’s festive afternoon tea is the perfect winter treat!
Afternoon tea is a quintessentially English tradition, so sprinkle a little Christmas cheer with the Maids Head’s Festive Afternoon Tea and you’ve got the perfect winter treat!
The Maids Head’s traditional afternoon tea is bursting with seasonal flavours, from sandwiches to cakes and pastries. When paired with flavours like last year’s black garlic pomme Dauphinoise and blood orange Jaffa cake, this menu is undoubtedly an ‘mmm’ moment! And you can enjoy it in front of the roaring fire in the hotel’s cosy lounge or their stylish WinePress Restaurant!
The Maids Head’s Festive Afternoon Tea is available from 1 – 22 December for £35pp.
The Drawing Room at Park Farm Hotel is the perfect place for a festive afternoon tea!
When you’re enjoying Festive Afternoon Tea in Park Farm Hotel’s sumptuously decorated Drawing Room, it’ll be hard not to feel even a little excited for Christmas.
Here you can celebrate in style with three tiers of delightful sweet and savoury treats that have been given a seasonal transformation. Expect delectable sandwiches (including roast turkey and cranberry sauce) followed by scones and mouthwatering cakes like clementine posset and a chocolate orange reindeer macaron!
Park Farm’s Festive Afternoon Tea is available daily from 24 November – 4 January 2026 from £33pp.
Barnham Broom’s afternoon tea has had a merry makeover!
Barnham Broom’s ever-popular afternoon tea has had a merry makeover for the Christmas season!
Their traditional three-tiered tea will feature all your favourite classics, including soft finger sandwiches, enticing savouries and homemade scones topped with the appropriate amount of clotted cream and jam. Meanwhile, their scrumptious cakes have added festive flair- we’re sure even Father Christmas would be tempted!
And it’s only a 25-minute drive from Norwich, so take your time and relax by their log fire while you sip from a range of specially selected loose-leaf teas.
Barnham Broom’s Festive Afternoon Tea is available from 22 November for £32.95pp.
Enjoy a delicious festive afternoon tea experience with views of Dunston Hall’s magnificent grounds
For a festive afternoon tea surrounded by picturesque Norfolk countryside, Dunston Hall has it covered.
Treat yourself to this indulgent treat with a Christmassy twist. Follow a selection of moreish sandwiches (including roast turkey and brie & cranberry) with warm scones with lashings of jam and cream. Then it’s all about freshly baked cakes- from chocolate mousse Christmas pudding to a slice of carrot and orange, and, of course, a mince pie with brand cream. Yum!
Dunston Hall’s Festive Afternoon Tea is available on 22 & 29 November and 6, 13 & 20 December, from £36pp and children £16.
