On our Christmas 2 and 3 course party nights, (Friday & Saturday evenings from November 17 th – December 23 rd)it will not be possible to book for a space in the upstairs party bar without dining. Given how much tea people drink, there's growing interest in understanding whether this habit has any medical benefits. It appears that molecules found in tea can protect cells in a dish from some kinds of damage, but despite copious research, there is conflicting evidence on whether tea-drinking provides benefits beyond warm hands and an alert mind. A cancellation after the Cancellation Window stated above, or if you do not show for your booking, will result in your deposit being forfeited. Horsey Windpump Tearoom, Horsey, Near Great Yarmouth – National Trust run tea room next to Horsey windmill.

Afternoon tea is taken seriously here, with traditional locally sourced and made offerings, including their mouth-wateringly good strawberry jam and my all-time favourite lemon drizzle cake. Both King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit a surplus food distribution centre outside London on Tuesday, where they will meet staff and volunteers and hear about the ways food waste can be used for social good. But what are the molecules behind the taste of this beloved beverage? And does how you take your tea say something about who you are?Afternoon tea in the Assembly House Hotel in Norwich is a real treat and is considered the best afternoon tea in Norwich by many. Served in a beautifully decorated Georgian room, the classic tiered stands, fine white china and traditional offerings make this a perfect spot to celebrate a special occasion. Table for Drinks of over 10 people (not 2 or 3 course Christmas dining & dancing)– up to 48 hours prior to Event

Prima Rosa Tea Rooms & Crafts, 82 Lower Street, Salhouse – home-made cakes, crafts and gifts made by local artisans, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Our flamboyant flamingo is here to change all that! A Tipsy teapot afternoon tea is most definitely something to celebrate! Finger sandwiches and savoury treats are served on 3, 4 or 5 armed chandeliers, candelabra hold sausage pinwheels and parmesan doily cups!If you have booked a 2 or 3 course dining and dancing option, your dining table or reserved area will be allocated to your party for 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will then have a further table or reserved area allocated to you in the upstairs party bar for further drinking and dancing. The upstairs table or area will be reserved for you until you leave. Mingo Keith, the intrepid adventurer and explorer of wonderland fame, has brought the idea of an afternoon tea party to life and created an exciting afternoon tea experience, here in Kings Lynn, in the heart of West Norfolk. For a really special occasion, take your afternoon tea picnic style on the hotel’s English Harbour Yacht and enjoy an afternoon of boating on the Norfolk Broads. Elmham Tea Post, 62 Holt Road, North Elmham – a lovely gem of a tea room with fantastic homemade offerings! John Azah, the chief executive of Kingston Race and Equalities Council, wished the King a happy birthday for next week. “How did you know?” King Charles replied. “I can’t escape.”

Or try the unique ‘Beforenoon’ tea menu which features breakfast with a cake stand full of breakfast treats like granola, yoghurt and fruit compote shots and mini blueberry muffins.You’ll also enjoy bottomless tea and perhaps a glass of fizz – champagne or prosecco – if it’s a special occasion. The event aims to bring people together to celebrate their 75th birthdays in the beautiful surroundings of Highgrove Gardens, in recognition of their contributions to the communities. At an engagement in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, on Wednesday, the King joked that he was finding it hard to forget his fast approaching birthday. The project will run for at least five years, aiming to join the dots between the UK’s huge amount of food waste and increasing need. Doggie Diner, 16 Mount Street, Limetree Court, Cromer– the one-of-a-kind canine cafe for humans and hounds has a well-deserved reputation. Offering both dog and human menus, this is the perfect place to take your pooch for a treat after a walk on Cromer Beach.