Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter's Christmas Tea Party 2026
Join us in the Great Hall for a Mad Hatter's tea party with a festive twist. The tea includes a selection of sweet and savoury treats, all carefully crafted by our chefs to reflect our unique associations with Alice in Wonderland. The Hall will also be decorated for the season with a large Wonderland inspired Christmas tree as its focus- How many connections can you find?
Tea will be served on High Table in the Great Hall at 3pm with up to 30 guests and includes a talk on the author and his extraordinary stories. There is an optional pre-tea behind-the-scenes tour of Christ Church, which will include an explanation of the many Christ Church associations which inspired Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories.
Guests are requested to arrive 10 minutes before the start of their event via Tom Gate on St Aldate’s. Those booking the pre-tea tour will be met at Tom Gate at 1.35pm and the Tour will start promptly at 1.45pm.
Sample Menu
A Selection of Teas
A Selection of Sandwiches:
Smoked Salmon, Chicken BLT, Egg & Cress, Brie and Cranberry
Scone with Jam and Clotted Cream
Swiss Roll Chocolate Pocket Watch Bakewell Tart
Chocolate ‘Eat Me’ Lolly
Marshmallow Mushroom Macaroon
‘Drink me’ Lemonade
Ticket options
- Afternoon Tea and Talk commencing at 3pm: £45 per person
- Afternoon Tea and Talk with a Glass of Christ Church Sparkling Wine commencing at 3pm: £55 per person
- Afternoon Tea and Talk with Behind-the-Scenes Tour commencing at 1.45pm: £60 per person
- Afternoon Tea and Talk with a Glass of Christ Church Sparkling Wine and Behind -the-Scenes Tour commencing at 1.45pm: £65 per person
How to book
Important information
Please note that tickets are non-refundable.
A vegetarian sandwich option can be selected at the checkout when booking your tickets via our online system. We are unable to cater for any other dietary requirements.
Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 years and over. Proof of age may be requested.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Suitable for children aged 10+
Please contact us in advance if you have any accessibility requirements.
