3pm Start - State Dining Room
Welcome glass of Delicious Mulled Wine, Festive Fizz, or soft drink.
3.15pm - Afternoon Tea is served
Feel free to relax and enjoy further drinks next to the fire in our elegant State Drawing Room with its 18th Century chinoiserie hand painted wallpaper, affectionately called the 'Chinese Room',or explore our extensive gardens at Rose Castle.
Tickets: £40 per person
Sandwiches
Hot Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Lemon
Cumbrian Turkey, Sage Stuffing and Bacon
Egg, Watercress and Paprika
Savoury
Braised Beef and Horseradish Tartlet
Rosemary and Shallot Sausage Roll
Scones
Cinnamon & Apple
Cranberry
Sweet
Mince Pie with Pear and Frangipane
Pistachio and Chocolate Gateaux
Satsuma Mousse with Vanilla Jelly
Our bar will remain open so you can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and dwell in our "Chinese Room" with two working stone fireplaces - ideal for feeling snug in winter!
Why not extend your time at Rose Castle by booking to stay with us just before or immediately after your Festive Afternoon Tea?
Rose Castle has 15 guest bedrooms, all of which have been lovingly restored to the highest standards. The 800-year-old Castle makes a great place to unwind, reconnect with loved ones and create memories made to be cherished.
Double/Twin Castle Bedrooms are £120 per person each for two people, including a luxurious morning breakfast
Single Castle Bedrooms are £140 per person, including a luxurious morning breakfast
These bedroom prices are exclusively available to those attending the Rose Castle Festive Afternoon Tea event
Stay the night before your Festive Afternoon Tea, or
Stay the night of your Festive Afternoon Tea
Our Head Chef Noel works closely alongside Janet, our Head Gardener, to bring food from the gardens to our table throughout the calendar year.
Our orchards have been bursting with apples, damsons with wild flowers and roses nearby. And both the vegetable garden and apothecary garden grow produce for our stores. Even our bread is homemade!
Enjoy a wholesome meal in our State Dining Room, to get the full experience of staying overnight at Rose Castle.
Why not invite friends to join you for dinner? Why not indeed!
Why not take a stroll around our beautiful gardens and take in the fresh winter air? Explore the Bishop's Lawn, our walled Pettinger's Garden, with its fell views, and our Apothecary Garden. Amble through the apple orchard, or explore the Moat Woodland, past the Old Fishpond to the Main Drive - there is lots to discover!
Accessibility: There is disabled access to all ground floor and first floor areas of the castle, including the State Dining Room (called the "Chinese Room" for its Chinoiserie hand-painted wallpaper). Our grassed areas are not wheelchair-friendly but there are pathways around the gardens that are suitable for wheelchair users.
Dietary requirements: Upon booking you will receive a form which asks for any dietary requirements. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please email hello@rosecastle.com or call us on 01228 642980.
Dogs: Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted inside Rose Castle or in the formal gardens, for this event.
Parking: There is plenty of free parking space available within the castle grounds.
Bar: Our bar will be open for the purchase of wine, beer, cider, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, teas and coffees. Please note that we can only accept card payments.
Facilities: Toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the castle and will be available for general use.
Rose Castle
Dalston
Cumbria
CA5 7BY
01228 642980
hello@rosecastle.com
Registered Number: 10261035 in England & Wales. Registered Office: Rose Castle, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA5 7BY
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