Yes! Just ask at the front desk for a Cafe Taster Card, which is valid Tues-Fri during our off-peak season only.

We don't offer table bookings in our Cafe, unless this is for our Afternoon Tea experience, which can be booked here;

Yes! We have gluten and dairy-free afternoon teas, as well as options in our cake counter and Cafe menu. Please speak to a supervisor in our Cafe about allergens.

Our Afternoon Tea needs to be booked in advance. You can book and view our available dates from the button below. You can find more information on our afternoon tea experience page.

We are an attraction that relies on the sales from our Forge Café and Showroom to help maintain the site. Because of this, we kindly request that visitors refrain from bringing picnics from home and instead purchase refreshments on site. The only exception is school trips where children are allowed packed lunches. Thank you for understanding.