Tea drinkers reveal the best places to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday.
National Tea Day was first celebrated on April 21 back in 2016 to mark the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away last September.
On the day when she would have turned 97, there's no better way to pay tribute than raising a cuppa in her memory.
To help mark the occasion, brew enthusiasts on TripAdvisor have helped us compile a list of some of the best spots in Bucks to stop by for a cup of tea today.
Be sure to get out and celebrate the nation's favourite drink in one of these quintessentially British establishments:
Laura Ashley Tea Room at Villiers Hotel, Buckingham:
If the historical setting of the tea room at Villiers, a refurbished 16th-century inn, wasn't enough to excite you, our reviewers are sure to have you craving a cuppa. One person described the fare as "better than the Ritz!" while another praised "an unlimited, endless supply of tea" - perfect for your April 21 celebrations.
Priced between £15 and £28, the range of afternoon tea nibbles on offer, sandwiches, scones and petit cakes, makes for a spread fit for a royal. Open seven days a week between 12pm and 6pm.
Cliveden House in Taplow:
For a high class tea-drinking experience, you can't get much better than luxury hotel Cliveden House in Taplow. For those committed to their brew, the manor house cafe offers "an amazing choice of teas" and visitors can indulge in full afternoon tea packages, which one reviewer described as "glorious".
Afternoon tea packages with and without champagne are priced respectively from £50 and £68 per person. Served in the Cliveden Dining Room Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2:30pm and in the Great Hall on Sunday between 4:15pm and 4:30pm.
Buckingham Tea Room in Buckingham:
If you prefer a cosy village tea room over afternoon tea in a hotel, Buckingham Tea Room's the perfect spot to raise a china mug to the late Queen.
One reviewer reported: "All the food was excellent and mostly homemade, with beautiful presentation and lovely surroundings". Another praised the "antique charm" of the spot and "top notch" brews. It's also a tea room that will go easy on your wallet, with a menu starting at just £2.95 for patisserie items. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
Waddeson Manor in Aylesbury:
National Trust-owned French chateau Waddesdon Manor is the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea in the sunshine, overlooking Oxfordshire and the rolling Chiltern Hills.
One reviewer praised the "very good choice of teas alongside a tasty variety of savoury and sweet treats". Another was left surprised by "more varieties of tea than I knew existed!" You can drop by to sample the range yourself between 12pm and 3:30pm, Wednesday to Saturday. Full afternoon tea packages are priced at £29.95 per person.
Red Lion Tea Room, Bradenham:
Another traditional English tea room nestled in the village of Bradenham near High Wycombe, the Red Lion has exclusively five-star ratings for its afternoon tea fare. One person said: "We enjoyed the experience so much that we booked then and there for the following weekend."
Others praised the quick replenishment of teapots and second-to-none customer service. Open between Tuesday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm, with a menu ranging between £2 and £15.
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