Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics
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The Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics will take place on 20 November 2026 at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Guests can enjoy a selection of seasonal treats and teas in a picturesque winter setting, featuring a menu crafted with local ingredients. The experience includes options for champagne and festive cocktails.
This festive season, take a moment to slow down and indulge in Afternoon Tea in the heart of the Botanics. Enjoy a peaceful escape from the Christmas rush, set within one of city’s most beautiful winter landscapes. The perfect way to gather with loved ones and celebrate the season in comfort and style. With a menu handcrafted with seasonal Scottish ingredients and produce from our onsite Kitchen Garden, savour a tiered display of delicate savouries, sweet treats, and freshly baked scones infused with subtle botanical flavours — a nature-inspired twist on a festive favourite. Sip your way through a curated selection of teas and Fairtrade coffee, upgrade your experience and add a little extra sparkle with a glass of Pommery champagne, or warm up from the cold with mulled wine or a signature festive cocktail, perfectly created to capture the flavours of the season. Members who book a Festive Afternoon Tea in November can celebrate with a complimentary glass of fizz (one glass per person).
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Frequently asked questions
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 27 December 2026.
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics is held at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in Edinburgh (20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR).
Tickets for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics are priced at £42.50 Per Person. Live prices and availability are shown on rbge.org.uk.
The forecast for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics is Light drizzle · high 10°C, low 8°.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics can be booked via rbge.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics
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The Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics will take place on 20 November 2026 at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Guests can enjoy a selection of seasonal treats and teas in a picturesque winter setting, featuring a menu crafted with local ingredients. The experience includes options for champagne and festive cocktails.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
This festive season, take a moment to slow down and indulge in Afternoon Tea in the heart of the Botanics. Enjoy a peaceful escape from the Christmas rush, set within one of city’s most beautiful winter landscapes. The perfect way to gather with loved ones and celebrate the season in comfort and style. With a menu handcrafted with seasonal Scottish ingredients and produce from our onsite Kitchen Garden, savour a tiered display of delicate savouries, sweet treats, and freshly baked scones infused with subtle botanical flavours — a nature-inspired twist on a festive favourite. Sip your way through a curated selection of teas and Fairtrade coffee, upgrade your experience and add a little extra sparkle with a glass of Pommery champagne, or warm up from the cold with mulled wine or a signature festive cocktail, perfectly created to capture the flavours of the season. Members who book a Festive Afternoon Tea in November can celebrate with a complimentary glass of fizz (one glass per person).
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Searching near 20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR; check-in Friday, 20 November 2026.
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WhereRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics?
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics takes place on Friday, 20 November 2026. The event runs until Sunday, 27 December 2026.
Where is Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics taking place?
Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics is held at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in Edinburgh (20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR).
How much are tickets for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics?
Tickets for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics are priced at £42.50 Per Person. Live prices and availability are shown on rbge.org.uk.
What will the weather be like at Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics?
The forecast for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics is Light drizzle · high 10°C, low 8°.
Is there anywhere to stay near Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics?
Tickets for Festive Afternoon Tea at the Botanics can be booked via rbge.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£42.50 Per Person
Date
Until Sunday, 27 December 2026
Weather
chance of rain 28% · wind up to 20 km/h
Venue
20A Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills EH3 5LR
Secure checkout on rbge.org.uk — opens in a new tab
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