Summer Tea Program 2026

Important Information:

• To confirm your reservation, payment must be made in full at time of booking through the Eldon House website. 
• Orders are closed out 72 hours prior to each seating. 
• Payment are not processed over the phone unless you are making a Large Group booking. 
• You will receive an email confirmation with 72 hours once you have placed your purchase. 
• The event will be taking place on the grounds of Eldon House. This program is rain or shine. Please dress and prepare accordingly.
• In the case of severe weather (as designated my Environment Canada) the event will take place inside the Interpretive Centre. 
• Guests are required to arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before their designated time slot. 

Large Groups of 8 people or more:

• Large parties, of 8 people or more, must contact the museum to process the booking as a single order.
• The entirety of the payment must be processed at time of booking. 
• Payments can be processed over the phone or in person at the museum via cash, debit, or credit.
• Requests are reviewed in the order in which they are received.
• Seating arrangements will be made based on availability.
• Large groups must book a minimum of 2-weeks in advance.
• Large group bookings can include birthday parties, wedding showers, baby showers, retirement parties, engagement parties, celebrations of life, celebratory group gatherings, corporate gatherings, etc.
• Large groups are situated under the magnolia tree. Please note, other guests are also taking part in said tea program on the grounds.
• A small gift table 4×4 ft, and tablecloth, can be provide upon request. 
• No outside food, table arrangements, or decorations are permitted unless approved in advance by Eldon House’s Program Coordinator. 

Walk-Ins and the Cream Tea:

• Walk-ins are offered a Cream Tea at $15.00 (incl. HST) per person. 
• Walk-ins are accepted while supplies last to enjoy a Cream Tea. 
• Groups of 8 or more must follow the Large Group booking guidelines and are not permitted as walk-ins with confirmation for the Eldon House Program Coordinator. 
• It is recommended that you call Eldon House the morning of to inquire about availability for walk-ins. 
• No walk-in orders are processed over the phone or spots held. 
• Cream Tea: 1 scone with butter/margin spread and jam, fruit for garnish and 1 single serving pot of loose leaf tea. 

Set Menu:

• The Summer Tea Program is a set menu. Eldon House is not able to accommodate dietary restrictions.
• The menu is completely vegetarian.
• Please reach out to us if you have an allergies and we will do our best to accommodate.

Gratuity:

• Gratuity is not included in the ticket price.

Refunds:

• Purchases of the Summer Tea Program are non-refundable. Eldon House is not responsible for any damage, injury, loss, or illness. 
• Reservations are transferable to family or friends upon contacting the Eldon House Program Coordinator via email or phone. 
• Eldon House reserves the right to cancel this event at any time due to unforeseen situations.

Parking and Accessibility: 

• There is no public parking on site. There is public parking in and around the museum. Please Click here for Google Maps of Eldon House to locate the nearest public/city parking.
• For those with mobility requirements, we recommend stopping in front of the Eldon House gate on Ridout St. N. and escorting the individual(s) up to the front door of Eldon House, followed by the driver parking their vehicles on nearby street/public parking lots.
• The grounds are accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers. While booking your tea you can indicate that your party would also like to be seated on the covered porch (optional). The west porch has a slight incline for water run-off. There is a direct path from the front gate to the front door leading to the side porch with tea tables.
• The washroom can be accessed by the east sidewalk or through the west lawn.
• The entrance to the museum and the first floor is accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, etc. However, the second floor it accessible only by a staircase. 

Our Summer Tea Program is catered by Scotian Isle Baked Goods located on 972 Hamilton Road #13 London, Ontario. Founded on March 13, 1988, Scotian Isle has been serving Londoners for over 30 years with retail and wholesale products that can be found in grocery stores around London and surrounding areas. Scotian Isle takes pride in making many different home-made products such as Meat pies, Oatcakes, Soups, Breads, Cookies, Scones, Dessert squares, Fruit pies, Muffins, and more.

Eldon House has been procuring tea from the The Tea Haus 2017! It is located on the second floor of the Covent Garden Market. The Tea Haus is a premium loose leaf tea merchant in the heart of downtown London, Ontario. They carry a variety of over 200 teas, herbal infusions, and tea ware. You will find every tea available in store, from black tea, green tea, Oolong, white tea, decaffeinated tea, Rooibos, and herbal wellness infusions. You can rely on their knowledgeable and friendly staff to find the perfect tea for you!