For those with great expectations
At Miss Havisham's Tearooms, we offer a delightful selection of breakfasts, lunches, and our renowned afternoon teas, all served in a charming, vintage setting. To ensure you secure your preferred time and avoid disappointment, we highly recommend booking your table in advance.
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Mon – Sat | 10:00–16:00Find us
80 High Street
Welcome
We take pride in offering a delightful array of breakfasts, lunches, and our signature afternoon teas. Each cake is lovingly crafted by our talented owner and baker, Kate, ensuring every slice is as fresh as it is flavourful.
Whether you're stopping by for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or indulging in afternoon tea, our menu caters to all tastes with quality and charm.
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Our signature
£22.50 per guest
A round of traditional freshly made sandwiches, a selection of cakes and a homemade scone with jam & clotted cream, with unlimited house tea or one of any other hot drink.
A round and a half of traditional freshly made sandwiches, sausage rolls, mini quiches and a cheese scone with onion chutney & cream cheese, with unlimited house tea or one of any other hot drink.
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Seven or more? Send a group enquiry | Prefer to talk? Call 01908 563270
Step inside Miss Havishams Tea Rooms and step straight into the pages of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Our name is inspired by the unforgettable Miss Havisham, a character as rich in mystery and charm as the rooms you'll find here. Each of our uniquely themed spaces draws inspiration from the novel's setting and characters, from the elegance of a Victorian parlour to the intrigue of a candlelit study. Just as Dickens' story invites you into a world of atmosphere and detail, our tea rooms invite you to linger, explore, and enjoy a timeless experience steeped in history (and tea).
Charles Dickens himself had strong ties to Stony Stratford, visiting often and staying at the historic Cock Hotel. Local history even weaves its way into his novels: Joseph Hambling, a well-known dance teacher with a school on Church Street, is said to have inspired the character of the ever-refined Mr Turveydrop in Bleak House. It's a town steeped in literary connections, making Miss Havishams Tea Rooms the perfect place to celebrate the world and words of Dickens.
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Give the gift of something truly delightful this season with Miss Havisham's Tea Rooms gift vouchers. From indulgent Cream Teas to our beautifully crafted Afternoon Teas and plenty more treats in between, there's a perfect experience waiting for someone special.
Buy nowFor special occasions, our team is delighted to craft a bespoke experience tailored to your celebration, adding those personal touches that make moments truly memorable. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or any special gathering, let us make it extraordinary.
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