Kids love tea parties, and these child-friendly options around the capital make the perfect post-Christmas treat
The classic

Hamleys afternoon tea at The Langham

For children aged 12 years and under, The Langham has teamed up with Hamleys to offer a particularly special afternoon tea, complete with Hamleys bear to take away. The sandwiches arrive in the form of a jigsaw puzzle for little ones to tear apart, and the sweet treats that follow include Cookie Monster macarons flavoured with blueberry bubblegum, and carousel cupcake swirls.

£27.50 each, langhamhotels.com

The activity-filled one

The Goûter at The Balcon

Served in the comfort of this Pall Mall dining room’s Rose Lounge, The Goûter is a selection of child-friendly treats elegantly presented in a polished wooden box, alongside a range of puzzles and colouring-in kits. The bite-size portions include classic French Palmiers and Petit-Beurre biscuits, as well as more traditional jam sandwiches, candyfloss cones, homemade marshmallows and portions of seasonal fresh fruit.
£30 for two, thebalconlondon.com

The culinary journey

The Jungle Book afternoon tea at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel

Inspired by the Rudyard Kipling classic, The Jungle Book afternoon tea at St James’ Court will see you and your little ones enjoy tea with a character-filled, Indian-flavoured twist, including Baloo’s Himalayan honey macarons, Ikki’s chilli-pineapple cupcakes and a rather delectable pink gua...