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In the nineteenth century it used to be the
preserve of lords and ladies, but visitors to Haigh Country Park can now
get a taste of the high-life from this weekend, Sunday 4th May, as the
tradition of ‘Afternoon Tea at Haigh’ is revived.
Quintessentially English, afternoon tea originated in the UK and is
found in countries that used to be part of the British Empire. It
comprised of a light meal traditionally served between 3 and 5 o’clock.
Changes in social customs and working hours have put paid to afternoon
tea being an everyday event for most people and nowadays it’s seen as
more of a special treat.
The scrumptious offerings at Haigh include two packages, aptly named
‘Lord Balcarres’ and ‘Lady Crawford’ after the former residents of the
estate, containing a selection of: tea, coffee, sandwiches, pastries and
cakes, all served in the elegant surroundings of Haigh Hall priced at
£6.95 per person. For a real taste of decadence, champagne is served by
the glass.
Afternoon tea is served between 1pm and 5pm on Sundays and is the
perfect social occasion to share with friends or family, or a great way
to enhance a day out at Haigh.
Jill Smith, Sales and Events Officer at Haigh commented “In reviving the
tradition of afternoon tea we are able to offer visitors to the park
something extra special. We have created a sense of occasion by
combining a visit with delicious foodstuff, served in the stunning
surroundings of the Hall. At the end of a hard-working week people like
to unwind and treat themselves to a small indulgence, and this is their
perfect chance. We welcome bookings, but would also like to invite
people to drop in and pay us a visit during their day out at Haigh”.
After all of that indulgence, visitors can take a stroll through the 250
acres of country park and woodland to burn off those extra calories.
For more information contact Haigh Hall bookings on 01942 832895 or
visit the website at
www.haighhall.net
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact Georgina Bentley on 01942 486930 or at
g.bentley@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active . It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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