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Chestnuts Tea Room


Open daily from 10am - 5pm, from 1st October 10am - 3.30pm

Come and indulge yourselves at The Chestnuts Tea Rooms at Herstmonceux Castle. We serve a delicious range of pastries, hot and cold light lunches, sandwiches, and treats for the whole family.

Enjoy a classic cream tea under our ancient Chestnut trees and choose from an assortment of classic cakes such as Victoria Sponge and Carrot Cake, to contemporary favourites such as Chocolate and Cappuccino Truffle cake.

Children can choose from their own special ‘Baby Chestnuts’ menu, and we also serve a variety of ice creams and lollies to cool them down on those hot days.

Our handy takeaway family picnic boxes and classic cream tea boxes are perfect to enjoy by the moat, or take with you as you explore and discover your own new favourite spot in our estate.

We serve a range of Fairtrade certified hand-crafted coffees, rich Fairtrade hot chocolates and a full assortment of leaf teas.

Our friendly staff will be only too happy to help with any special dietary requirements, please just ask.


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  • Family friendly
  • Plenty of outdoor seating
  • Locally sourced where possible
  • All disposables are compostable
  • Contactless only

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