Blackpool Afternoon Tea Week starts at £60 for two

Afternoon Tea Week is coming to The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, with a different internationally inspired dessert planned for each day of the celebration. Afternoon tea for two starts from £60, while the newly introduced children’s menu costs £9.95, making the event relevant to couples, families and groups marking a special occasion.

The celebration will take place at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom, The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ. Visit Lancashire’s event information does not provide dates or opening times, so visitors should check availability and book online through The Blackpool Tower before arranging their visit.

A daily dessert twist beneath the Ballroom’s chandeliers

The special offering builds on the Ballroom’s traditional afternoon tea of freshly prepared sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones served at the table. During Afternoon Tea Week, the menu will feature a changing dessert inspired by a different part of the world each day. The source does not identify the individual desserts, so guests looking for a particular option should review the menu available for their intended booking.

The setting is a central part of the experience. Dating back to 1894, the Ballroom is known for its ornate interior, sprung dance floor and Wurlitzer organ, which provides the musical backdrop while guests eat. The venue also hosts dance events, community celebrations and private functions, including occasions ranging from Northern Soul gatherings to BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing.

The scale of the regular afternoon tea service is considerable. According to The Blackpool Tower, the Ballroom serves more than 45,000 afternoon teas each year, amounting to approximately 135,000 sandwiches, 45,000 scones and more than 3,000 gallons of tea. Those figures place the Afternoon Tea Week menu within an established year-round service rather than a standalone food event.

Children get their own £9.95 afternoon tea

Families can choose the new children’s afternoon tea, priced at £9.95 and including a selection of sandwiches and cakes. The source does not state an age limit or whether the children’s option must be ordered alongside an adult tea, so those details should be confirmed during booking.

Rob Smith, general manager of The Blackpool Tower, said guests regularly choose the Ballroom for birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings and marriage proposals. He described the combination of traditional afternoon tea, the historic architecture and the Wurlitzer organ as what distinguishes the venue’s offering.

Prices, booking and details to confirm

Afternoon tea for two starts from £60. The supplied information does not explain which choices or extras may alter the final price, but available options can be reviewed through The Blackpool Tower’s official online booking service.

Dates, opening times, transport guidance and accessibility arrangements are not included in the event details provided by Visit Lancashire. Visitors should confirm those points directly with the venue before booking or travelling. Reservations are available at The Blackpool Tower website, and the confirmed venue address is The Blackpool Tower, Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 4BJ.

Source: Visit Lancashire Blog