Afternoon Tea at The Fishing Lodge
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About this event
Our stunning new bridge has given the public access to The Food Museum's Fishing Lodge for the first time.
Built in the mid-18th century, this building was used by the former residents of Abbot’s Hall as a summerhouse to take tea while looking out over the tranquil pond.
In the mornings the Lodge will be open for as part of the general visit. In the afternoons, it can be pre-booked as a private space to take afternoon tea.
For £30 per person, you will have the Lodge and island to yourselves for 2 hours to enjoy a picnic hamper including a historically accurate selection of sandwiches and cakes. The minimum party size is 2 and the maximum is 8. No under 12s (with the exception of babes in arms.)
Afternoon teas must be pre-booked and we require 72 hours notice before a booking. For further information contact us on 01449 612229
Sadly we are unable to offer vegan or gluten-free options.
The Fishing Lodge restoration and new bridge have been carried out thanks to the generosity of DCMS/Wolfson Museums and Galleries Improvement Fund, Suffolk Growth, Mid Suffolk District Council, private donors and trusts and foundations.
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About the Venue
The Food Museum, located in Stowmarket, aims to connect people with where their food comes from. We explore themes connected by food – social, historical, technological, industrial, environmental – and give visitors hands-on experiences which bring collections alive, teach skills and create memories.
The museum is set across 75 acres of glorious Suffolk countryside, with 17 fascinating historic buildings to explore and a collection of over 40,000 objects used to tell broad and inclusive stories. See working demonstrations of milling inside mid-18th century Alton Water, visit our demonstration kitchen and sample the day’s offerings, or join us on a tour of the Dairy Cottages as part of your visit.
With an annual programme of events, exhibitions and activities, there’s plenty for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Take advantage of the museum’s annual pass and visit the museum throughout the year, or upgrade to a membership to join in with weekly Toddler Time sessions and access discounts and entry to events.
Dog Friendly
Dogs on leads are welcome at the museum and in all buildings apart from Abbot’s Hall, Crowe St Cottages, Bone Building and Alton Watermill, with the exception of assistance dogs which are welcome throughout.
