14/08/2024
A little treat to enjoy during your stay. ☕️🫖🥪🍰
Afternoon Tea Week takes place every August during the second full week. This delightful celebration is dedicated to the quintessentially British tradition of taking tea in the afternoon. It’s a time to indulge in the classic combination of tea, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a variety of cakes, encouraging people to take a break from their busy lives, relax, and enjoy this elegant and leisurely ritual.
The tradition dates back to the early 19th century, credited to Anna, the Duchess of Bedford, who started having tea and light snacks in the afternoon to stave off hunger until dinner. This practice quickly caught on among the upper class and became a popular social event. Today, the tea ritual is enjoyed by people all over the world, symbolising a moment of relaxation and indulgence.
Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week as part of a Steam Train* experience, a delightful journey back in time! 🚂 Tag the person you'd love to share an elegant afternoon 'steam' tea with on the Strathspey Railway.
Take in the views of the beautiful Scottish countryside while relaxing with a fine selection of sandwiches, prepared to order, home baked scones and cakes, together with a choice of tea or coffee.
Upgrade to 1st class for a luxurious experience, with a private compartment, and a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
Advance booking is required, online bookings close at 6am on the day of travel. We do sometimes have late availability though, if you are hoping to book on the day please call us on 01479 810725 to check availability.
Visit our website for tickets and timetables: www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk
We are able to cater for dietary requirements, dietary requirements are requested during the online booking process, this information is then passed onto our catering team.
Afternoon tea is served on our 15:00 departure from Aviemore and will be available on all days we are operating our service, through to the end of October.
*We always aim to deliver a steam hauled service however, on occasion, due to operational issues, it may be necessary to substitute for a diesel engine.
