TO THE MANNER BORN AFTERNOON
TEA EXPERIENCE
A family-friendly and engaging introduction to British customs and social etiquette, designed for guests visiting historic houses and royal residences in the Cotswolds.​
Set within an elegant country house hotel setting, this experience combines a traditional afternoon tea with a light and interactive etiquette session, offering guests both enjoyment and confidence in navigating British social occasions.​​
Step into a world of British tradition and refinement with our To the Manner Born Experience, where guests are invited to enjoy a light and engaging introduction to the customs and etiquette of English society.
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Set within one of our carefully selected Cotswolds venues, the experience begins with an interactive exploration of British social traditions. Guests are guided through the etiquette of greeting, including bowing and curtsying, along with the nuances of polite conversation and social customs, all delivered in a relaxed and enjoyable way.
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A light-hearted element is woven throughout, including playful language exercises and a charming moment inviting guests to discover the “poshest” English expression.
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The experience continues with a traditional afternoon tea, during which guests are introduced to the rich social history of this enduring tradition and guided on how to enjoy the occasion in accordance with British etiquette.
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By the end of the experience, guests leave with a deeper appreciation of British customs and traditions, along with the confidence to navigate social occasions with ease.
Photo credit: Cotswolds Tourism, The Slaughters Manor House, Laura Crockett Celebrant
HIGHLIGHTS
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Guidance on curtsying and bowing when meeting royalty
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Light, engaging tongue twisters to explore the “cut-glass” English accent
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A charming competition to discover the “poshest” English expression, with a small prize
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An introduction to graceful posture and traditional deportment
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A traditional afternoon tea with guidance on British dining and tea etiquette
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A perfect precursor to visiting royal and aristocratic residences
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This experience is available year-round, Monday – Saturday.
2 Hours.
All ages.
We recommend venues closest to your location, all curated to meet our Exquisite 5-Star Ratingâ„¢ promise. We also offer an execution-only arrangement.
Our preferred partner venues offer on-site parking.
We do not offer a pick-up service.
LEVEL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
Intermediate.
We offer a Mandarin and Japanese interpreter for non-English-speaking visitors.
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INVESTMENT:
Event photographer to capture the moment and create enduring memories. Additional cost.
On enquiry.