Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 June
Who will be crowned the winner this year? Once again, we are asking local businesses to come up with new and inspired flavours to celebrate Tavistock’s history as the ‘home of the cream tea’! 2023 saw Church Lane crowned champion of champions with their ode to the ‘pizza cream tea’. Pop into town during the week and taste some inventive takes on the Devonshire classic.
Sunday 30 June
Cream Tea and Bubbles Festival
Celebrate Cream Tea Week in style from 11:30am to 5:00pm in Bedford Square and Guildhall Car Park with a host of fun activities and tasty treats. Listen to live music; sample a scrumptious cream tea; immerse yourself in a magical world of bubbles with interactive workshops and displays; relax at the prosecco bar and try delicious street food; taste an array of fine teas; browse the Gift & Artisan Market; have a go at the Pom Pom Make a Scone workshop (small charge); take part in exciting competitions, such as space hopper races and bubble excitement; enjoy traditional maypole dancing with local schools, as well as children’s rides and face-painting (small charge). And find out the winner of this year’s cream tea competition! This free event is brought to you by Tavistock BID and Miss Ivy Events, and sponsored by The Bedford Hotel.
Sunday 30 June
Cream Tea Dance
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of delicious cream teas and joyful dancing at The Bedford Hotel from 3:30pm to 4:45pm. Our talented friends, Duncan and Lou from Mad About Swing, will welcome you with an entertaining talk and dance demonstration. Then take to the floor or sit back while we serve you our classic Devon cream tea. £15 per person, including demonstration, social dancing and cream tea. Bookings: 01822 613221.