Find out who is taking part in 'Tavistock has got Talent in Scones!
Once again we are asking our brilliant businesses to come up with new and inspired flavours to celebrate our history as the Home of the Cream Tea!
2023 saw Church lane crowned 'Champion of Champions' with their ode to pizza Cream Tea. Be sure to pop in to town over the course of the week to taste some different and inventive takes on the Devonshire Classic... who will be crowned the winner this year?
A Cream Tea & Bubbles Festival will be taking place at the end of the week on Sunday 30th from 11:30-17:00.
What can you expect:
- Maypole Dancing: Experience the traditional charm of Maypole Dancing with local schools.
- Live Music: Enjoy live performances throughout the day.
- Cream Teas: Indulge in scrumptious cream teas, a quintessential British delight.
- Bubble Displays and Workshop.
- Prosecco bar and Street Food :Delicious Street Food including pie & mash and BBQ.
- Competitions: Take part in exciting competitions such as space hopper races and bubble excitement!
- Tea Tasting: Sample an array of teas.
- Artisan & Gift Market
- Children’s rides & face-painting (small charge)
- Pom Pom Make a Scone workshop (small charge)
- Cream Tea Results: The winners from the Cream Tea competition will be announced.
- Cream Tea Dance hosted by Mad About Swing at the Bedford Hotel. www.bedford-hotel.co.uk
Enjoy a classic Devon Cream Tea in the very place where it was invented - The Bedford Hotel.
Settle down on a comfy sofa, or take a table in the pretty garden, and look forward to a large, warm home-made scone served with luscious Hogs Bottom strawberry jam, local clotted cream, and plenty of tea or coffee.
Available all day, every day.
£7.50 per person
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If you fancy staying traditional with your Cream Tea, then there are many other places in town where you can sample the local delicacy..
The Bedford Hotel - their afternoon tea is a luxurious treat
Dukes Coffee House - have a taste of their pretty special homemade cheese scones, served with cheddar cheese and local chutney.
Ellis Bakery - a traditional bakery where you can pick up any sweet treat you desire
King Street Bakery - winner of Best Scone in 2023, their donuts are also legendary!
Poppy’s Café - a lovely spot to watch the world go by as you enjoy a traditional cream tea
Pym St Coffee Lounge - the new kids on the block - pop in and give them a try!
Warren's Bakery - fancy take out? They offer a fabulous box with all the trimmings - perfect for a spot of Kingfisher watching by the river.