Coronation Afternoon Tea

Coronation Afternoon Tea

What better way to mark the historic occasion than a leisurely cruise up the River Dee with a delicious lunch of cakes and sandwiches? The perfect mid-point to the bank holiday weekend!

Sailing at 12PM on Sunday 7th May 2023.

Celebrate the Coronation on the River Dee

Come and celebrate our new King and Queen Consort on this special cruise. We will be sailing from 12PM to 2PM on Sunday 7th May, the day after the Coronation, and tickets include a delicious freshly made afternoon tea.

Your ticket includes:

• A two-hour round trip cruise from The Groves in Chester, with sightseeing commentary
• Afternoon tea, served in individual trays (perfect for taking away any leftovers!)
• Refillable tea and coffee served with crockery
• A Fruit Shoot for children
• Colouring and activity sheets for children

A fully stocked bar is available onboard if you’d like to purchase any cold drinks during the cruise.

Ticket prices & menu

Adult (18+) – £29.00

*Child (under 18) with adult portion – £18.00

*Child (under 18) with children’s portion – £13.00

Young children with no catering (recommended under 5) – FREE but they do need to book

*Not every appetite is the same and you know your kids best, so please choose when booking whether they would like a regular or smaller portion:

Adult afternoon tea: Four triangle sandwiches | Fruit scone with cream and jam | Chocolate éclair | Macaroon | Chocolate brownie | Cherry Bakewell blondie | Lemon drizzle

Children’s afternoon tea: Three triangle sandwiches | Fruit scone with cream and jam | Chocolate éclair | Chocolate brownie

More Info

We cannot accommodate pushchairs onboard, and these can be left on our landing stage at the owner’s risk. Please note that there are no baby change facilities onboard.

A limited amount of wheelchair accessible seating is available – please get in touch before booking if this is required.

Please make sure that you notify us of any dietary requirements a minimum of 7 days before the cruise.