Arboretum Tour and Lunch or Afternoon Tea
Apr to Oct
Join Andrew Beale, the eighth generation in the family business, for a guided tour around the Beale Arboretum at West Lodge Park.
– Andrew Beale, Managing Director
You will see some of the 800 species of trees around the 35 acre estate, the spectacular conifers, the national collections of Hornbeams and Taxodiums, the new Catalpa collection, magnolia and holly beds, and the glorious maple glade.
The tour begins at 2.30pm in the front lounge and finishes at 4.00pm with either lunch prior, or English Afternoon tea afterwards, served in the Mary Beale Restaurant.
Arboretum tour Lunch at 1.00pm - £26.50
(Payable on booking).
Enjoy a two course lunch from our Table d’hote restaurant menu including Café du Monde coffee or Newby loose-leaf teas & homemade petits fours
Arboretum Afternoon Teas at 4.00pm
(Payable on booking).
Afternoon Tea Packages:
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West Lodge Park Afternoon Tea
Vegan and Gluten free menu available - see full menu
Newby loose leaf tea or Café du Monde coffee
Four finger sandwiches served on a variety of artisan breads
Chef’s choice savoury item
2 warm scones with Devonshire clotted cream & Tiptree jam
Selection of 3 homemade cakes
Prosecco Afternoon Tea:
(As the West Lodge Park Afternoon Tea, plus a glass of Rosé Prosecco)
Champagne Afternoon Tea:
(As the West Lodge Park Afternoon Tea, plus a glass of Rosé Champagne)
Please note that a full Afternoon Tea must be ordered by each person.
The tour is FREE, with a choice of a two course lunch or afternoon tea.
Please book and pay in advance here on the website or via reception on 020 8216 3900 - bookings can be made up to 10.00am on the day of the tour.
We will be walking on mainly hard paths and grass, a coat is recommended and sturdy footwear should be worn.
These tours are also free of charge for hotel residents, or guests attending conferences or functions on the day in question.
Special events list:
- Fri 25 Jan Burns Night 2019
- Thu 14 Feb Valentine's Dinner
- Fri 08 Mar Concert Dinner - March
- Sun 31 Mar Mother's Day
- Sun 21 Apr Easter Sunday
- Sun 12 May Garden Open Day - May
- Sat 18 May Beekeeping Experience Day - May
- Sun 16 Jun Father's Day
- Sat 06 Jul Beekeeping Experience Day - July
- Fri 12 Jul Taittinger Gourmet Evening
- Fri 09 Aug Summer swing dinner dance
- Fri 20 Sep Murder Mystery Evening
- Fri 11 Oct Concert Dinner – October
- Sun 20 Oct Garden Open Day - October
- Apr to Oct Arboretum Tour and Lunch or Afternoon Tea
- Fri 01 Nov Burgundy Gourmet Evening
- Sun 15 Dec Christmas Concert Dinner