Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter's Christmas Tea Party

Join us in the Great Hall for a Mad Hatter's tea party with a festive twist. The tea includes a selection of sandwiches, cakes and tarts, all carefully crafted by our chefs to reflect our unique associations with Alice in Wonderland. The Hall will also be decorated for the season with a large Wonderland inspired Christmas tree as its focus- How many connections can you find?

Tea will be served at 15:00hrs with up to 30 guests and includes a talk on the author and his extraordinary stories. There is an optional Pre-tea Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Christ Church, which will include an explanation of the many Christ Church associations which inspired Lewis Carroll’s Alice stories. 

The tea and tour are suitable for adults and accompanied children aged 10 years and over.  Alcohol will only be served to  those aged 18 years and over.  Proof of age may be requested. Guests are requested to arrive 10 minutes before the start of their event via the main Tom Gate, St Aldate’s, Oxford, OX1 1DP. Those booking the pre-tea tour will be met at Tom Gate at 1330 hrs and the Tour will start promptly at 1345hrs.

Sample menu

• A Selection of Teas
• A Selection of Sandwiches: Smoked Salmon; Egg and Cress; Brie and Cranberry; Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
• Scone with Clotted Cream and Strawberry Jam
• Caucus-Race Comfits
• 'Eat Me' Fancy
• 'Drink Me' Thirst-Quencher
• Treacle Tart
• Chocolate Pocket Watch
• Savoury Tartlet
• Wonderland Christmas Lollies
• Marzipan Mushrooms

(A vegetarian sandwich option can be selected at the checkout when booking your tickets via our online system. We are unable to cater for any other dietary requirements.)

Ticket options 

• Afternoon Tea and Talk commencing at 1500 hrs: £40 per person
• Afternoon Tea  and Talk with a Glass of Christ Church Sparkling Wine commencing at 1500 hrs:  £50 per person
• Afternoon Tea and Talk with Behind-the-Scenes Tour commencing at 1345 hrs:  £55 per person
• Afternoon Tea and Talk with a Glass of Christ Church Sparkling Wine and Behind -the-Scenes Tour commencing at 1345hrs: £60 per person                                              

Please note that all tickets are non-refundable. 

How to book

Online - Click here to book via our online booking system

Important information

Alcohol will only be served to those aged 18 years and over. Proof of age may be requested.

Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Please note that all tickets are non-refundable. 

Please contact us in advance if you have any accessibility requirements.