How much is afternoon tea at Alver Valley Garden Centre?
Treat yourself to one of our delicious Afternoon Teas, served from 2. Monday to Saturday. Booking is advised. These can also be bought as a gift voucher at the Garden Centre for a special occasion. The correct order to eat the traditional Afternoon Tea is to eat the sandwiches and savouries first, then move onto the scones, ending on the sweets.For a light afternoon tea, it is recommended to serve between 5 and 6 food items based on a 3 course menu. Course 1: One scone served with clotted cream & jam per person, Course 2: Two types of crustless finger sandwiches, Course 3: Two to three types of pastries and sweets.The 3 main foods served at Afternoon Tea are finger sandwiches (no crusts and with fillings such as smoked salmon, cucumber and egg mayonnaise), cake slices or small cakes (such as Victoria sponge) and scones.Usually consisting of a selection of teas, freshly prepared finger sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries with all the trimmings, a light Afternoon Tea should allow for 4 sandwiches, 2 scones and 2 cakes (of different varieties) per person.
Where is Alver Valley Country Park?
Nestled between Gosport and Lee-on-the-Solent, the Alver Valley is a 200 hectare green space, home to a rich mosaic of habitats. Part owned by Gosport Borough council and the MOD, the valley is carefully managed by conservation groups and the Council’s Countryside team. Alver Valley Country Park is nestled between Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport, covering over 200 hectares of green space. With a mix of woodland paths and open fields, it’s a great place to explore with your dog. A few safety points: Following heavy rain, the area around Apple Dumpling Bridge can flood.