Temple Newsam Tea Festival

Pour yourself a cuppa, put your feet up and read all about Temple Newsam’s first ever festival of tea! Between 2-10 October we’ll be celebrating Britain’s much loved brew with tea dances, crafts, baking and a good old dose of Yorkshire Tea.

Tea and a Twirl

Sat 2 Oct | 11am & 1pm | The Picture Library

Take a dance lesson with Arbeau in the Picture Library followed by refreshments in the Still Room. £15 including admission to the house.

Stitch and Sew

Mon 4 Oct | 1.30pm | Walled Garden

Sew your own tea bag and chat to our team about the medicinal herbs grown in the Walled Garden. This event is restricted to ten people. Just turn up but places will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Afternoon Tea Etiquette

Tues 5 Oct | 1pm | Dining Room

Afternoon tea etiquette taught in grand surroundings of Temple Newsam House with a cuppa included. The workshop will be delivered by our very own Lady Hertford. £15 including admission to the house.

Tea Tastes Talk

Weds 6 Oct | 1pm | Dining Room

Join our Tea Tastes Talk on tea varieties, tastes and blends delivered by a member of the Yorkshire Tea blending team. £15 including admission to the house.

Creativ i Tea

Fri 8 Oct | 1.30 – 4.30pm | Still Room

Create a Camellia Sinensis tea flower. The workshop will be led by local artist Sandy Holden. £15 with a cuppa included!

Tea from Scratch

Fri 8 Oct | Home Farm

Learn how to make jam, butter and buttermilk scones from scratch with the team from Home Farm.

We’ll also be serving up Afternoon Tea on the Terrace but it’s weather dependent of course! On drizzly days we’ll make our way to the Dining Room.

Please note that paid events will require advance booking. We’ll be posting ticket links soon!