Take time to enjoy a delicious afternoon tea at the Helenium Tea Room at Barnsdale Gardens.

Relax and enjoy a tempting selection of freshly made sandwiches and savouries, homemade scones, delicious cakes and sweet treats, all served on slate stands with a pot of tea or coffee. Whether you're treating yourself or someone special, an Afternoon Tea Voucher is a lovely way to enjoy time together at the Helenium Tea Room.

Want to make more of your visit? Garden entry can be added to your afternoon tea voucher, giving you the option to enjoy the Gardens before or after your tea.

How it works

Simply purchase a voucher for the number of people you'd like to treat. Your voucher will be sent to you by post.

When you're ready to visit, telephone Barnsdale Gardens on 01572 813200 to pre-book your afternoon tea, quoting the details on your voucher. Afternoon Tea is served between 3pm and 4pm and must be booked at least 48 hours in advance.

When booking, you can choose from our Standard, Vegetarian, Vegan or Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea, and let us know about any other dietary requirements.

Please note: Afternoon Tea vouchers cannot be used on Mother's Day, Valentine's Day or during December.

Voucher expires at 3.30pm on 30th November 2026.

What's included?

Afternoon Tea

A selection of freshly made sandwiches, including: egg mayonnaise and cress, ham and mustard, cucumber and cream cheese, chicken and bacon in honey mustard mayonnaise, accompanied by a sausage roll and mini-quiche.

To follow, enjoy a homemade fruit scone with clotted cream and jam, mini lemon cheesecake, macarons and mini-cakes. Served with a pot of tea or coffee.

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

A selection of freshly made sandwiches, including: egg mayonnaise and cress, cucumber and cream cheese, roasted vegetables and hummus, cheese and pickle, accompanied by vegetarian savouries.

To follow, enjoy a homemade fruit scone with clotted cream and jam, mini lemon cheesecake, macarons and mini-cakes. Served with a pot of tea or coffee.

Vegan Afternoon Tea

A delicious plant-based selection of freshly made sandwiches, including: vegan ham and cheese, vegan cheese and chutney, roasted vegetables and hummus, and vegan ham and tomato, accompanied by vegan quiche and falafel.

To follow, enjoy a homemade vegan scone with vegan butter and jam, Vegan Cake of the Day and vegan Eton Mess. Served with a pot of tea or coffee.

Gluten-Free Afternoon Tea

A selection of freshly made sandwiches, including: egg mayonnaise and cress, ham and mustard, cucumber and cream cheese, chicken and bacon in honey mustard mayonnaise, accompanied by a gluten-free mini-quiche and falafel.

To follow, enjoy a homemade gluten-free fruit scone with clotted cream and jam, gluten-free mini lemon cheesecake, gluten-free macarons and mini-cakes. Served with a pot of tea or coffee.