Woodborough Hall is more than 400 years old and is steeped in history but afternoon tea is a stylish, contemporary affair
Afternoon tea is a centuries-old tradition but in recent times it has enjoyed a resurgence. Restaurants, cafes, bars and even garden centres across Nottinghamshire offer a lavish spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes - from big slabs of sponge to mini patisserie.
But first, the drinks. Loose leaf tea is served . It comes in a glass tea pot with a mini sand timer to help calculate the perfect brew. The style of pot comes into its own with one of the teas, a flowering Jasmine, which slowly unfurls over time to reveal a pretty red bloom. Freshly baked plain and fruit scones are accompanied by pots of cream and a selection of jams in passion fruit, raspberry and strawberry flavours. According to an etiquette expert it should be scones next, then cakes, but no one's going to tell you off if you dive into the enticing top layer of sweet delicacies first.
For those who like a side-helping of history with their afternoon tea, here's a brief rundown of the past. Although the present hall was built in 1660, there's been a hall at that location for centuries. Prominent owners have included William the Conqueror’s son William Peverel, a former Sheriff of Nottingham, who now has a Wetherspoon's pub named in honour in Bulwell.
Last year the Grade II* hall went into receivership as the then owners ran into financial difficulties. It reopened at the end of November 2022 under the new ownership of Kidd Hospitality, who have given the building a makeover to enhance its charm.
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