This tea garden attached to an ancient glasshouse, hidden away in a remote corner of King George VI Park in Ramsgate, is so charming and idyllic that it has a vaguely unreal quality. Combined with the suspiciously low prices (less than half the cost of a similar treat in Costa Coffee or Starbucks), the mismatched fancy china, delicious home-made cakes and the erratic opening hours ("The Tea Garden is open weekends on fine weather days" states the website ambigously) and its proximity to extremely basic refreshment huts in the park or on the cliffs that tend to be packed with sunburnt sandy types accompanied by screaming kids and barking dogs, you would be forgiven for imagining that you'd walked into some kind of magical tea garden wormhole which only opens when the planets are in exactly the correct conjunction, or something. There are home-woven lavender spindles, actual towels and knick-knacks in the lavatory cubicle. They put complimentary Nice biscuits in the saucers of our tea cups. We were en route to a booked lunch, or would have stayed for sandwiches which we saw passing by to other tables and which looked delicious. We shared a slice of perfect Victoria Sponge, and eyed up a tempting carrot cake. Certainly it was closed when we've tried to go in on a previous visit, leaving us pressing our noses sadly up against the bars, and our friends who live locally assure us the glasshouse is open MORE often but that the tea garden is not always operational, leaving them to wander sadly through the glasshouse wishing for cake and tea. You might want to try telephoning in advance to avoid disappointment, or if you feel lucky, head in its direction on a sunny weekend, cross your fingers, click your heels together and wish. Good luck!

Amazing, friendly staff and loads of DELICIOUS food included in the afternoon tea. Everyone having a cream tea was jealous! Can't wait to go back

Check website for when open. A pleasant C19th walled garden offering afternoon tea etc at tables around the garden. The impressive curved glasshouse made up of small panes of scalloped glass is set against the back of the house. Sit and appreciate the design and engineering. Enjoyed setting, food and service.

Lovely afternoon, earing panini in the gardens of an old fashioned greenhouse

The setting was nice and relaxing had the scones cream and jam I felt it was spoilt by the jam it was cheap and tasteless cream wasn't clotted but a good portion shame jam spoilt the freshly cooked scone experience

Lovely time spent here this afternoon. First time visiting the area and we decided to take our puppy who was welcomed with open arms. Perfect spot to enjoy a cream tea or slice of cake and a cuppa whilst taking in the park and seaside for a walk.

Was a lovely serene location, well planned and risk assessed in current covid situation. Clean and comfortable with shade if required outside seating. Service and food lovely

Excellent stopover on the walk from Ramsgate to Broadstairs. Fast service and good refreshments.

My family held my brother in laws wake, it was a lovely day, the afternoon tea was spectacular, all beautiful laid out with lovely bone China cups, saucers and plates. It was a lovely farewell to a much loved family member

Mum's favourite picnic spot, we love coming here even though we live 20 miles away. The staff are warm and friendly and the food is very good.

Beautiful relaxing place for afternoon tea and cake. Not open every day but it worth the wait.

Not always open so check the website (and the weather) but when it is it's well worth a visit. Beautiful surroundings and delicious food at reasonable prices. Suggest booking a table as it is deservedly very popular

So nice here, great atmosphere and delicious tea. A place to feel good