DEBUTANTE-INSPIRED COTSWOLD
AFTERNOON TEA
A refined and elegant introduction to the traditions of the English social season, offering guests an engaging insight into etiquette, deportment, and social customs.
Set within an elegant Cotswolds setting, the experience combines a traditional afternoon tea with a light and interactive etiquette session inspired by a bygone era.
This elegant experience is ideal for guests seeking a memorable and distinctive cultural outing, offering the opportunity to enjoy a refined and traditional setting while exploring British heritage.
Set within one of our carefully selected Cotswolds venues, guests are welcomed into a beautiful environment that reflects the grace and tradition of a debutante’s introduction to society, a period defined by poise, ceremony, and social refinement.
The experience begins with an introduction to the English social season, including the types of events associated with this period and the etiquette that governed them, along with how these traditions continue to influence British society today.
Guests are then guided through the art of deportment, including walking, sitting, and greeting with poise, as well as the etiquette of curtsying, offering an engaging and graceful insight into these customs.
The experience concludes with a traditional afternoon tea, accompanied by a private etiquette lesson, where guests are shown how to enjoy the occasion with confidence and ease.
Guests leave with a deeper appreciation for British heritage, having enjoyed a refined and immersive introduction to a bygone era.
Photo credit: Cotswolds Tourism, The Slaughters Manor House, Laura Crockett Celebrant
HIGHLIGHTS
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Best suited to guests aged 7 and above
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An engaging introduction to British heritage and the traditions of the English social season
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Practical guidance on deportment, including posture, movement, and greeting with poise
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A traditional British afternoon tea with a British etiquette lesson
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A private experience led by a certified British etiquette consultant
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Ideal for guests who enjoy the world of Bridgerton and Downton Abbey
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This experience is available year-round, Monday – Saturday.
2.5 Hours.
From age 7.
We recommend venues closest to your location, all curated to meet our Exquisite 5-Star Rating™ promise.
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 for an additional cost.
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OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
A professional photographer to capture the moment and create enduring memories for an additional cost.
INVESTMENT:
On enquiry