Afternoon Tea Week this year takes place from the 9th-15th August. Afternoon Tea Week celebrates the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and is the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some delicacies.

Venues across the UK will run a selection of exclusive discounts and exciting events to pay tribute to the nation’s favourite pastime. #AfternoonTeaWeek

If you head down to the Afternoon Teawebsite you will find offers from all over the UK.

The History of Afternoon Tea Week –

Afternoon Tea Week was established to help secure a tradition that has graced British afternoons since the 1840’s. In those days, dinner often wasn’t served until 8pm. Since a full lunch wasn’t actually a thing, what was a hungry person to do in the hours of the afternoon? Create a new mini-meal in the middle of the day of course! 

Even…