Spend an indulgent afternoon enjoying the grounds at Goldsborough Hall & a delicious afternoon tea. This 17th Century Grade II listed stately hall is set in beautiful, uninterrupted parkland in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside. Goldsborough Hall is steeped in history & has its very own royal connection; HRH Princess Mary, the Queen’s aunt, lived there in the 1920s after her marriage to Viscount Lascelles. Over the past few years, owner Clare Oglesby & head gardener Ray Farrer have restored the 11 acres of gardens at Goldsborough Hall to their former glory. Garden highlights include snowdrops & spring bulbs, a woodland walk & summer herbaceous borders. In the grounds there are some magnificent & ancient trees including a giant redwood, a very rare sorbus, a pseudo acacia from the 1750s & one of the oldest horse chestnut trees left standing in the country. Typical Programme On arrival you will be welcomed at the reception & given a copy of the garden guidebook to help you make the most of your visit. You can choose to enjoy the grounds before & after your afternoon tea so that you can make the most of the 11 acres of beautiful gardens. Your afternoon tea will be served in either the magnificent Jacobean library or in Princess Mary’s drawing room. You will be served a selection of traditional finger sandwiches, delicious freshly-baked scones with Goldsborough Hall strawberry jam & clotted cream. You will also be given a selection of the following Royal cakes: Victoria sponge, Battenberg, Albert Pudding, Queen Mother’s cake & royal trifle. This will be accompanied by a selection of teas & freshly ground coffee & a glass of sparkling house wine. Duration & Group Size This experience is for two people to enjoy, there will be other guests there on the day. Afternoon Tea is served between 1pm & 4pm, please check garden opening times on booking. Minimum Age The minimum age for this experience is 18 years old. Fitness Requirements & Previous Experience There are no fitness requirements for this experience. Locations & Availability North Yorkshire
- Goldsborough This experience is available Monday to Sunday, subject to availability, throughout the year. Expiry: The experience day gift pack voucher must be redeemed & used within the 12 month validity period. Please note: This gift experience is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied up to the value stated.