Mothers Day Afternoon Tea & Talk

10th March £5.00 - £24.00

Sunday 10th March is Mother’s Day and what better way to spend some time with Mum than sharing a delicious  afternoon tea and enjoying a nostalgic look back at some local history as you do.

With the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings  approaching, at this years Mothers Day Tea’s and Talk event we turn the clock backs to Cowes in World War II and see how Northwood House played  a crucial role in the local war effort. These events are always very popular, so book soon to avoid disappointment!

Join us at either 1.00pm or 3.15pm for one of the sittings which will include a full vintage afternoon tea and a welcome flute of prosecco (or alcohol free sparkling fizz alternative). The menu will be perfect for lunch or a mid-afternoon treat.

Northwood House Historian and Trustee Tim Wander will give the history talk across each sitting time while you’re indulging in your cakes, scones and sandwiches.

The vintage afternoon tea menu contains a selection of savoury finger sandwiches and bridge rolls, followed by a moreish selection of cakes, fresh baked home-made scones (with clotted cream and strawberry jam) all washed down with a pot of tea, coffee or soft drinks (please state your choice when booking below).

Please state any dietary requirements and allergens on the ticket booking section which will be catered for on the day with alternative items on the table service menu. This must be stated in advance as extra dietary requirements cannot be serviced on the day without prior notice, sorry.

The House bar will be open during the afternoon for additional purchases of alcoholic or soft drinks.

Of course, the event is open to anyone with or without Mums in tow, including individuals. However it might not be suitable or interesting for children and hence we advise that children under 13 choose another way to celebrate with Mum on this special day.

Ticket prices:

Standard tickets are £19.50 each.

Paid Members of Northwood House Charitable Trust only £17.50. (Purchasers of members tickets will be checked against the database of members to validate or will be refunded)

Option to add another flute or a bottle of prosecco for your afternoon tea is available on the booking menu along with a Mermaid G&T. Other drinks area available to purchase from the bar on the day.

Unfortunately you cannot change your food choices once you have booked online unless you call the office on 293642 by Wednesday 6th March at 10am.

Timings:

1pm sitting: Arrive and wait in the Rotunda entrance for 1pm admission, event finishes no later than 2.45pm.

3.15pm sitting: Arrive and wait at the Rotunda entrance for 3.15pm admission, event finishes no later than 5pm.

Seating arrangements:

Individuals and groups of two or three persons booking will be seated on tables with our smaller groups and individuals.

Groups of four up to eight people will be seated on their own table. Eight is the maximum table size for this event.

Please book all of your group in one transaction where possible so we know the total size of your group. The person booking will be the lead name on our table plan on the day. If you need to add a person to a prior booking, or if you are booking separately to other people in a group, you will need to add these details in the booking notes in the ticket section so we know who you want to sit with.

Fund Raising:

The event is to help raise funds for ongoing maintenance and restoration projects being undertaken in 2024 including major roof repairs over the public toilets, kitchens and store rooms, costing over £70,000.

Cancellation:

No refunds are payable for any reason  if you cancel your booking after Wednesday 6th March at 10am when catering orders will have been placed.

Cancellation can only be done by email to administrator@northwoodhouse.org by the time and date above, which will be processed with in 5 working days.