The Gruffalo Easter Afternoon Tea

As Spring and Easter fast approaches, why not enjoy some family time with an Easter Hunt, afternoon tea and the chance to see one of the most popular children stories of this century come to life!

On Saturday 19^th April 2025, we celebrate the renowned children’s author Julia Donaldson and invite you into our Heritage Suite to enjoy a live story telling performance of The Gruffalo along with a scrummy Easter themed afternoon tea.

We are delighted to welcome professional story teller, Alex Jones who will bring The Gruffalo to life.

Alex is a very animated and vocal story-teller and will bring to life this popular story, performing from memory and playing all of the different characters using costume props and masks, story boards and story visuals.

Children will be encouraged to have fun and to join in with repetition of catchphrases, lyrics, action and song.

‘Story Time With Alex’ has proved a great success for children and while all children of any age are welcome, it is recommended for children from 3 up to the age of 7.

Prior to the performance, adults get to enjoy our exquisite traditional Easter afternoon tea while children will be served their very own mouth-watering themed Easter tea all to themselves.

Both adult and children’s menus are attached below for your perusal.

Dietary requirements and intolerances can be catered for providing these are highlighted in advance to include gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian or vegan afternoon teas. These cannot be offered on the day.

Please note, that additional food and drink brought onto the premises is strictly forbidden.

Timings

At time of booking, please choose which performance wave you wish to attend, timings as follows:

Wave 1 – Doors open at 12pm for tea service at 12.15pm and Gruffalo Reading at 12.30pm

Wave 2 – Doors open at 1pm for tea service at 1.15pm and Gruffalo Reading at 1.30pm

Wave 3 – Doors open at 2pm for tea service at 2.15 and Gruffalo Reading at 2.30pm

Performances last 20 -25 minutes per session, the perfect length of time for young children.

You will be welcome to remain at your table after each performance in order to continue and enjoy your afternoon tea.

The price for the afternoon is £30 per adult and £20 per child to include afternoon tea and storytelling.

A family of 2 adults and 2 children qualify for an £95 family ticket. Children under 2, not requiring catering will be required to purchase an entry only ticket of £10.00 while babes in arms are complimentary.

Full pre-payment is required at time of booking.

Places are limited and we anticipate this event to be very popular so please do not delay in booking to avoid disappointment.

TO BOOK:  Call us on 01795 428020 option 5 (Mondays to Fridays) or option 1 (Thursdays, evenings and weekends) or by completing th below enquiry form.