Tea is for Temple
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Middle Temple Hall, London - Dining Room interior ©Courtesy of Middle Temple
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Middle Temple Hall, London - Dining Room interior close-up ©Courtesy of Middle Temple
Includes afternoon tea
Tea is for Temple – Middle Temple is situated in the heart of London, between the Thames and the Royal Courts of Justice. Built between 1562 and 1573, the main buildings have remained virtually unchanged to this day. This your chance to see inside with a guided tour and take afternoon tea in one of the historic rooms.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to London and Optional Theatre
Arrive at your hotel during the afternoon, and you then have the rest of the day and the evening at your leisure.
Day 2
Middle Temple and Afternoon Tea
Your morning is free. An optional visit to the Museum of London with a local guide is available (price on request). Arrive at Middle Temple at 2pm for the start of the one hour guided tour.
Middle Temple is one of the four ancient Inns of Court, legal societies which have the exclusive right of admitting people to the English bar.
From the cobbled, gas-lit streets through to the Hall itself, Middle Temple has been a home for legal professionals since it was first built. Shakespeare’s first performance of Twelfth Night took place in The Hall in the presence of Queen Elizabeth I in February 1602. Shakespeare’s Henry VI, Part I, refers to the ‘Temple Garden’ where members of Middle Temple were asked to choose a side in the looming War of the Roses by plucking a red rose for Lancaster or a white rose for York.
Your expert tour guide will take you around Middle Temple, sharing its rich history. Following the tour, guests will enjoy our exclusive ‘War of the Roses’ afternoon tea in one of the historic event rooms. The savoury and sweet tea is based on recipes from Yorkshire and Lancashire and every guest will have a keepsake menu with a potted history of both Middle Temple and the War of the Roses. Dinner can be arranged in your hotel this evening or alternatively a visit to the theatre maybe.
Day 3
Return Home
Breakfast in the hotel, and you now have the morning free to explore. Please contact us for details of suggested visits.
We have a wide selection of hotels in Central London as well as on the outskirts.
Please note
This tour departs on Sunday to Thursday.
| Dates | 2 nights / 3 days |
| 2024 Dates | Prices available on request |
| 2025 Dates | Prices available on request |
Supplement for single occupancy room applies.
