Published: 15/02/2023
COPELAND Council is inviting people to enjoy a scrumptious Mother’s Day afternoon tea at the historic Distington Walled Garden.
The council will be running the event in partnership with Lakes College, on Saturday, March 18, and will be offering two sittings 12.30-2pm and 2.30-4pm.
It will be held in the soon to be open café in the garden bungalow.
Guests can enjoy a tasty afternoon tea and a manicure for £25 (or £20 without the nail care).
The manicure will be provided by beauty students from the college, and the afternoon tea will be supported by catering students.
The tea will comprise of:
• Finger sandwiches
• Sausage rolls
• Quiche or veggie filo tartlet
• Mini cakes
• Scone, jam and cream
• Tea or coffee
• Prosecco or Elderflower fizz
Takeaway afternoon teas can also be purchased at a price of £18, which includes a small bottle of prosecco.
Mike Starkie, Mayor of Copeland, said: “We’ll be opening the new café next month, and the Mother’s Day event will be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the Victorian garden and sample some of our fine food.
“The peaceful surroundings are the perfect environment to celebrate the day with loved ones. We’d advise people to book quickly as our events are always incredibly popular and places are limited.”
To book a place call 01946 598305 or email distingtonhalladmin@copeland.gov.uk
