LOCATIONS
We look forward to welcoming you into a Tiptree Tea Room.
BOOKING INFORMATION & OPENING HOURS
Tiptree Tea Room, Jam Shop & Museum
The Tiptree Tea Room are taking a limited amount of bookings inside the tea room on Monday - Friday. Please call the tea room directly to book on 01621 814524. (Please note that at the busiest part of the day between 12pm - 3pm the tea room may not be able to answer the phone straight away.) Bookings are not taken for the Secret Garden or Marquee. The Marquee is now closed for the Winter Season and will re-open in the Spring.
The Secret Garden will be also closed for the Winter Season from 1st November, however there will be limited seating available outside the Visitor Centre entrance.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change)
Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.00
Sunday 10.00 - 5.00
Winter
Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 4.30
Sunday 10.00 - 4.30
Read more about the Tiptree Jam Museum.
Email: Tiptree@trooms.com
The Essex Rose, Dedham
The Essex Rose Tea Room are taking a limited amount of bookings Monday - Friday. Please call the tea room directly to book on 01206 323101.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change
Monday - Sunday 9.00 - 4.30
Winter
Monday – Friday 9.30 - 4.00
Saturday & Sunday 9.00 - 4.00
Email: essexrose@trooms.com
The Lock, Heybridge Basin
Please Note - The Daisy Meadow Car Park at Heybridge Basin will not be accessible on weekdays from Tuesday 2nd April for 7.5 weeks due to maintenance.
Parking is available on the roads in the basin during the week however the car park will be open at weekends.
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
The Lock Tea Room are taking a limited amount of bookings Monday - Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). Please call the tea room directly to book on 01621 854466.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change
Monday - Sunday 9.00 - 5.00
Winter
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 4.00
Saturday & Sunday 9.00 - 4.30
Email: thelock@trooms.com
The Lordship, Writtle
The Lordship Tea Room are currently taking limited bookings daily. Please call the tea room direct for availability on 01245 422600.
All Year
Monday - Sunday 9.00 - 4.00
Email: thelordship@trooms.com
The Courtyard, Saffron Walden
The Courtyard Tea Room is currently not taking any bookings. Please pop along when you can and we will get you seated as soon as possible.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change
Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.00
Sunday 10.00 - 4.00
Winter
Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 4.30
Sunday 10.00 - 4.00
Email: thecourtyard@trooms.com
The Barns, Cressing temple
The Barns accepts bookings every day of the week. We have plenty of outside seating for walk-in customers (no bookings available on outside tables). Please call the tea room direct on 01376 585081 for availability.
All Year*
Monday - Sunday 9.30 - 4.00
*On show/event days, menus and times are subject to change.
Email: thebarns@trooms.com
Barleylands, Billericay
Barleylands Tea Room accepts limited bookings every day of the week. Please call the tea room direct for availability on 01268 522619.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change
Monday - Sunday 9.00 - 5.00
Winter
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 4.00
Saturday & Sunday 9.30 - 4.30
Email: barleylands@trooms.com
The View, Osea Leisure Park
The View accepts bookings every day for afternoon tea, no bookings on outside tables. Please call the tea room direct for availability on 01621 855122.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 4.00
Saturday & Sunday 9.00 - 4.30
Winter
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 3.30
Saturday & Sunday 9.30 - 4.00
Email: theview@trooms.com
*Please note the car parks at Osea Leisure Park are now chargeable.
Bond Street, Chelmsford
Tiptree at Bond Street Tea Room are taking a limited amount of bookings Monday - Friday and Sunday. Please call the tea room directly to book on 01245 257023.
All Year
Monday - Friday 9.00 - 4.00
Saturday 9.00 - 5.00
Sunday 10.00 - 4.00
Email: bondstreet@trooms.com
Tiptree at Southwold
Tiptree at Southwold are taking limited bookings every day except during school holidays. Please call the tea room direct for availability on 01502 726017.
Summer – (starts 1st March, please call ahead as closing times are subject to change
Monday - Sunday 9.00 - 4.30
Winter
Monday - Sunday 9.30 - 4.00
Email: southwold@trooms.com
FIND YOUR NEAREST TEA ROOM
TIPTREE
01621 814524
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Tiptree Jam Shop, Tea Room & Museum
Tiptree, Essex. CO5 0RF
DEDHAM
01206 323101
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High Street, Dedham, Essex. CO7 6DE
HEYBRIDGE BASIN
01621 854466
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Basin Road, Heybridge, Essex. CM9 4RS
WRITTLE
01245 422600
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Lordship Road, Writtle, Essex. CM1 3RS
SAFFRON WALDEN
01799 522892
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Rose & Crown Walk, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB10 1JH
CRESSING TEMPLE
01376 585081
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Witham Road, Cressing, Essex. CM77 8PD
BILLERICAY
01268 522619
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Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay, Essex. CM11 2UD
CHELMSFORD
01245 257023
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Bond Street, Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 1GH
OSEA
01621 855122
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Osea Leisure Park, Heybridge, Essex. CM9 4SA
SOUTHWOLD
01502 726017
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70 High Street, Southwold, Suffolk. IP18 6DN
TIPTREE DOUBLE DECKER
01621 815407
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TEA ROOM FAQS
When is Afternoon Tea served?
Afternoon Tea is served from 12pm every day but please arrive an hour at least before closing time in order to enjoy the full experience.
Do you accept groups/parties at the tea rooms?
Most of our Tea Rooms accept groups and parties but will depend on the numbers in the party/group as not all of the Tea Rooms have the capacity to take large numbers (please call your desired Tea Room for confirmation and availability)
We do not hire our Tea Rooms for exclusive use during opening times but bookings outside these times will be considered.
What does Afternoon Tea consist of and how much is it?
English Afternoon Tea served on a three tier cake stand with two freshly made sandwiches of your choice, homemade fruit scones, Tiptree Little Scarlet Strawberry preserve and Rodda’s classic Cornish clotted cream. A selection of our miniature individual patisserie items to finish, with your choice of tea or coffee.
Afternoon tea for two people costs £35 and you can upgrade with a 100ml glass of Prosecco each for an extra £10.
Can I book a table in your tea rooms?
Our tea rooms welcome a limited number of reservations, with availability varying on different days. To learn about the specific booking guidelines for each location, please visit the "Booking" section under the Tea Room tab on our website.
While calling us directly is the preferred booking method, please be aware that during busy breakfast and lunch periods, our staff may not be able to answer the phone immediately. Alternatively, you can find the email contact for each tea room in the booking details tab.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
All of our Tea Rooms and Jam Shop sell gift cards. Alternatively you can purchase an e-voucher via our partners at Pressi.co.uk
Can we have a tour of the factory?
We are sorry to say that we are no longer able to offer tours of the Factory but we do have the informative Tiptree Jam Museum that you can walk round at your own leisure for free.
Do you have gluten free options available?
The Tea Rooms offer Gluten Free options but it is always preferred to call ahead to ensure they have fresh options at the time of your visit.
How do we know when the tea rooms are operating the times for Summer or Winter?
Our Summer opening times start on 1st March and our Winter opening times start on 1st October. Please call ahead as The Tiptree Tea Rooms may need to consider closing a bit earlier than usual, due to low foot traffic in off season. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for details. Please call ahead of your visit if you are unsure on the opening times.
Are the tea rooms dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome to sit outside at any of our Tea Rooms, our Essex Rose and Southwold Tea Rooms have the capacity to allow well behaved dogs inside. Unfortunately the Tiptree, Heybridge Basin, Writtle, Saffron Walden, Cressing Temple, Barleylands, Osea and Bond Street tea rooms do not have the capacity to allow dogs inside.
We extend a warm invitation to dogs in our Secret Garden at the Tiptree Tea Room. To ensure a smooth entry, we kindly request that dogs enter the garden through the back gate, instead of accessing it through the Tea Room. (Please note, The Secret Garden will be closed completely from 1st November until the Spring) However there will be limited seating available outside the visitor centre entrance.
Are your tea rooms open on Bank Holidays?
Here at Tiptree, we take your tea time seriously, even on Bank Holidays. You can count on all ten of our inviting tea rooms to be up and running on bank holidays, unless we explicitly mention otherwise. Your relaxation and refreshment matter to us, and we're committed to being there for you on these special days. So mark your calendar, gather your friends and family, and drop by for a serene and satisfying tea experience at our Tiptree tea rooms.
However, please note that all our tea rooms will be shut on Christmas Day. We believe in celebrating the holiday with our loved ones, just like you, and we hope you understand.
What are your serving times in the Tiptree tea rooms?
The Tiptree tea rooms serve sandwiches, toasties, scones and cakes until 30 minutes before closing. All other lunches will not be served after 3pm.
What is the expiry date of my gift card?
All of the Tiptree Tea Room gift cards (excluding Pressi e-vouchers) will expire 24 months from issue. If you would like to know the specific date that your card expires please email your serial number to tiptree@trooms.com
Which tea rooms are participating in the tea room passport?
All of the Tiptree Tea Rooms are participating in the Tea Room Passport promotion. A list of the Tiptree Tea Rooms can be found on our locations page.
