Festive sandwiches, a spiced cranberry scone and seasonal sweet treats take centre stage in the new Christmas afternoon tea at Merriments Café & Gardens in Hurst Green, East Sussex.
Priced at £25 per person, including tea or coffee, the Christmas afternoon tea offers a seasonal twist on a café favourite – an invitation to gather with friends and family for a festive treat.
Enjoy afternoon tea in the Conservatory Café, where visits do not require garden admission. For details and to book, visit Christmas afternoon tea. Mulled wine and Christmas cakes are also available in the café.
More festive dates for the diary
Alongside afternoon tea, Merriments’ Christmas market takes place on Saturday 12 December 2026, from 9am to 4.30pm, with local gifts and handmade items in outdoor marquees, plus festive café food and drinks. Children can meet a Shetland pony, lambs and a pygmy goat from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Santa’s Grotto opens on both 12 and 13 December.
Wreath-making workshops run from 9am to 12pm on Friday 27 November and Sunday 6 December. At £45 per person, they include materials, tea or coffee, a mince pie and garden entry; each session is limited to 10 people and advance booking is required.
The café’s Christmas dining menu is available for daytime bookings from 13 November to 23 December 2026, at £28 for two courses or £33.50 for three, including tea or coffee and a mince pie. A £10 deposit per person is required; book via merriments@caravantech.co.uk
Sunday Music Sessions launch on 15 November 2026, from 1pm to 3pm, with Lewis Kemp performing covers in the café. No separate event booking is needed, but table reservations are recommended; further dates will be announced online and on social media. Daily special offers include a Monday cream tea with garden entry for £6.
The gardens and Conservatory Café are open daily. Café visits do not require garden admission; garden entry is £5 for adults until the end of February, with children under 15 free.
Location
Merriments Gardens, Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, East Sussex TN19 7RA. Visit merrimentsgardens.co.uk
