We absolutely love a themed afternoon tea, so we were thrilled to be among the first to experience Brigit’s Bakery’s brand-new Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour.
The tour was scheduled for 9:45 a.m., but the bus didn’t arrive until 10:20 a.m. While I appreciated the call to inform us of the delay, a few kids, including mine, were getting antsy. There’s a small bench next to the bus stop, so it’s a good idea to arrive a bit early to secure a seat in case your tour is also running late (hopefully not).
The menu
Unfortunately, I couldn’t enjoy the main treats due to my nut allergy. It’s a shame, but I understand the precaution—better safe than sorry. Little Miss, on the other hand, sampled a bit of everything and absolutely adored the marmalade sandwich shortbread cookie.
I enjoyed some peppermint tea and tried the scones, which were delicious.
This link will take you to the vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and Halal menus.
The tour
Similar to the Peppa Pig tour, each table features a built-in screen where you can watch a Paddington-guided animation of the London tour.
Paddington and Mrs. Bird narrate the tour, sharing fascinating details about some of London’s most famous landmarks, including Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and more.
I felt the tour was lacking in interaction. During the Peppa Pig bus tour, we enjoyed sing-alongs and had a great entertainer onboard engaging with all the kids. While I understand the Peppa tour is aimed at a younger audience, I think adding more interaction would enhance the Paddington tour. Hopefully, this is something they will consider in the future.
The important bits
- There are no toilets onboard so make sure you go beforehand.
- Price: Adults are from £45 and kids are from £35.
- The tour lasts approximately 1hr and 45 minutes but this can potentially be longer due to traffic.
- The tour is suitable for kids 5 and over but you can check out the Peppa pig tour where the minimum age is 2.
- Pick up address: No. 8 Northumberland Av, London, WC2N 5BY
- The Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is available weekly from Wednesdays to Sundays.
There’s no denying it’s an expensive day out, but I believe it’s worthwhile. This experience would make an excellent Christmas or birthday present. I’ve always said experiences are better than material things. Memories last a lifetime, and this would be a lovely one to cherish.
Our tickets were complimentary but all views are my own. Also the bear isn’t included. That belongs to little miss 🙂
