Traditional Afternoon Tea and Castle Mini Tour
At Slane Castle, nestled in the heart of the Boyne Valley, guests can enjoy a unique Afternoon Tea and mini Tour experience that blends history, elegance, and a touch of modern indulgence with a glass of Prosecco. The visit begins in the castle’s impressive main hallway where striking fireplaces, Doric columns, and intricate plasterwork set the tone.
Guests are then seated in the magnificent King George IV Ballroom, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s finest Gothic Revival rooms. Here, afternoon tea is served on elegant, tiered stands, offering a delicious selection of savoury bites, freshly baked scones, and sweet treats. Originally designed by Thomas Hopper as a library, the ballroom boasts perfect acoustics, ornate ceilings, and tall windows that flood the room with natural light.
Following tea, a guided tour of the castle’s main floor reveals the rich history of the Conyngham family, who have lived here since 1703, alongside stories of legendary concerts and intriguing tales from the past
Traditional Afternoon Tea with a Traitorous Twist
At Slane Castle, a traditional afternoon tea unfolds with a traitorous twist, where elegance and intrigue combine beneath gilded ceilings. Inspired by the long-standing ritual that began in 19th-century England, this experience invites guests to indulge in delicate finger sandwiches, warm scones with cream and preserves, and finely crafted pastries, yet not everything is as it seems.
Seated in the magnificent King George IV Ballroom, light pours through the tall windows, secrets hidden within the ornate walls. Here, amidst refined surroundings, a subtle tension builds, who among you can be trusted?
As the final sip of tea is taken, the experience deepens with a mini Traitorous tour of the castle. Led through shadowed corridors and grand rooms, spoken tales of history of the Conyngham family and the castle itself.
This is not simply afternoon tea, it is an invitation to step into a world of mystery, and see where the Traitorous tales are told.
