- South Kensington, London
- Monday 10 February, Wednesday, 26 February, Wednesday 19 March, 14.00-16.00
- Adult: £110, Child: £88
Afternoon Tea and Tour
Take a tour of our beautiful gardens and the highlights of the collections we care for before enjoying a nature-themed afternoon tea in our magnificent member’s room.
Discover the fascinating stories behind the incredible collections we care for.
Your tour will bring to life hidden gems and often-over-looked specimens in our galleries. Plus, we’ll introduce you to our newest dinosaur Fern our dazzling bronze Diplodocus, which takes pride of place in our Evolution Garden.
From why our showstopping blue whale is named Hope to why we keep so many of Charles Darwin’s pet pigeons, we’ll show you our best of the best. After your tour enjoy a delicious modern twist on a traditional British afternoon tea.
Our Inspired by Nature afternoon tea celebrates the very best of British seasonal produce. It includes an exciting array of sweet and savoury treats all with a nature-inspired twist and specially created by Benugo’s pastry chefs. Enjoy a dinosaur-footprint macaron, an Earth pot filled with raspberry and chocolate, Earl Grey scones, a selection of loose-leaf teas and much more.
Important information
- our afternoon tea can be customised to meet your dietary requirements, let us know during the booking process
- this event is wheelchair accessible
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Members can purchase discount tickets for this event. Please bring your membership card with you to the event. Not a member? Join today.
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