While in London, you can enjoy an afternoon tea cream tea in style this
summer with the new ‘cream tea cruise’ from London’s leading river bus
service MBNA Thames Clippers.
At
the moment the Thames Clippers is running daily special mini cruises
and serving a traditional cream tea complete with a glass of Champagne
or glass of orange juice while basking in the glorious weather and
stunning London views.
Cream tea is a smaller and lighter affair than the traditional British Afternoon Tea. It consists in tea, scones, jam and clotted cream.
It’s a covered boat, so you are safe from inclement London weather. They also have an outside area for those must ‘selfies’. The day I experience the cream tea cruise, it was humid and a little overcast, but that didn’t matter, the dramatic weather just added another layer of interest to the proceedings.
This is an experience like no other as while taking in the city’s sights including the Houses of Parliament, The Big Ben, Tower Bridge and The London Eye and many other iconic buildings with spellbinding past.
A blue badge guide provided a lively and fun commentary during the sailing while pointing out interesting landmarks from the river Thames and highlighting key dates and events from the capital’s history.
It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon on the Thames, eat, drink and get to know London a bit better. Such a great city! It last 1 hour so enough for a break in the afternoon – a really special treat!
The Tea
2 scones, jam, cream, tea and 1 glass of bubbles
Anything else is extra including water. They cater for special dietary requirements.
Cream Tea prices:
Standard: £16.90
With Champagne: £21.55
With Orange Juice: £18.50
The cream tea cruise departs from London Bridge City Pier at 15:30 and lasts for one hour. The London Bridge City Pier is located just off Hays Galleria on the Southbank. Nearest Underground: London Bridge
Disclosure: I was provided with a complimentary cream tea for review purposes. All views are my own. Hot&Chilli believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest.
I live just outside of London and definitely do not act like a tourist often enough! Will be adding this to my list!
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Beautiful photo's, looks like an amazing experience and the afternoon tea looked amazing. Would love to do this at some point! xo
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I really like the sound of this ,I may book it for my next visit to London.
How nice! I've never thought about taking my parents to anything similar when they visit but I will now.
– Elodie x
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My mum was discussing this with me last week, she did this a month ago and thought it was brilliant. So I might try and do this before the summer ends.
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I love cream tea! And this seems like a great way to see London – I'll recommend this to any people coming to visit!
Actually quite reasonable prices for London and a cream tea! Lovely setting too. We'd love to do this!
Like the sound of this – good way to see things around London!
I really do enjoy cream teas they are very indulgent although I normally have to make up for it with a power walk.
What a great way to see the sights, the tea looks lovely. x
What a lovely spot to have cream tea and a great way to see London too!
I love a good cream tea and what a unique way to have one while seeing London's sights! xx
I think those are REALLY good prices!! And what a way to see some of London's big sights without the heaving crowds. x
I think thats an okay price although charing extra for water is pretty ridiculous. I wouold like to do this one day, I have been to London so many tims but never done this