Tours plus afternoon tea

Afternoon tea in the Terrace Pavilion

A popular combination of a guided tour or audio tour through both Houses of Parliament followed by stylish afternoon tea beside the River Thames.

A tour plus afternoon tea includes:

This table service afternoon tea is taken in one of the riverside rooms in the House of Commons. Up to 70 people can be accommodated per sitting.

Parliament’s award winning chefs have created a tempting seasonal menu of savouries and sweets made freshly on site which combines tradition with a modern twist. Beverages include a large selection of luxury teas and freshly brewed coffee.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options can be arranged if requested when booking. Unfortunately this afternoon tea offer is not suitable for those requiring a dairy-free diet.

Afternoon tea sittings are occasionally subject to variation (e.g. change of room or menu) or cancellation due to parliamentary business.

Tours plus afternoon tea are available to visitors from the UK and overseas on most Saturdays throughout the year and on selected weekdays during parliamentary recesses.

Tickets can now be booked for afternoon tea sittings on:

  • Saturdays until 16 December 2017 at 2pm and 3.45pm
  • Tuesday to Friday between 25 July and 1 September 2017 at 2pm and 3.45pm (except 29 August 2017)
  • Tuesday to Friday between 15 September and 6 October 2017 at 3.45pm

The tour and afternoon tea must be taken on the same day and booked by 11am the day before your visit. It is recommended that the selected tour start time is at least 1½ hours (audio tours) or 2 hours (guided tours) before the required afternoon tea sitting.

The following afternoon tea prices are in addition to the price of the tour ticket:

  • Adults: £29
  • Children (recommended up to age 12): £14.50 

Bookings can be made:
  • By calling +44 (0)20 7219 4114 

More information about booking for groups is available on the Groups and travel trade page.

Afternoon tea image: Parliamentary copyright / Matt Chung

Buy tickets before you visit

Buy ticket onlineAlternatively, call +44 (0)20 7219 4114, Monday to Saturday between 9am and 5pm.

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