Join us in the Great Hall for a Mad Hatter's tea party with a festive twist. The tea includes a selection of sandwiches, cakes and tarts, 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 at 15:00hrs 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.
As our teas are specially created we are not able to offer any special dietary requirements. The tea and tour are suitable for adults and accompanied children aged 10 years and over. Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 years and over. Proof of age may be requested. Guests are requested to arrive 10 minutes before the start of their event via the main Tom Gate, St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DP. Those booking the pre-tea tour will be met at Tom Gate at 1330 hrs and the Tour will start promptly at 1345hrs.
Sample Menu
A Selection of Teas
A Selection of Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon; Egg and Cress; Brie and Cranberry; Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
Scone with Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
Caucus-Race Comfits
'Eat Me' Fancy
'Drink Me' Thirst-Quencher
Treacle Tart
Chocolate Pocket Watch
Savoury Tartlet
Wonderland Christmas Lollies
Marzipan Mushrooms
Ticket Options
Afternoon Tea and Talk commencing at 1500 hrs: £40 per person
Afternoon Tea and Talk with a Glass of Christ Church Sparkling Wine commencing at 1500 hrs: £50 per person
Afternoon Tea and Talk with Behind-the-Scenes Tour commencing at 1345 hrs: £55 per person
Afternoon Tea and Talk with a Glass of Christ Church Sparkling Wine and Behind -the-Scenes Tour commencing at 1345hrs: £60 per person
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable.
How to Book
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Important Information
Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 years and over. Proof of age may be requested.
As our teas are specially created we are not able to offer any special dietary requirements.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable.
Please contact us in advance if you have any accessibility requirements.
