Wonderland Afternoon Tea

Make your Afternoon Tea at Horsted Keynes Station even more memorable with our exclusive Alice in Wonderland immersive theatre experience. As you relax and indulge in a delicious traditional afternoon tea aboard our beautifully restored heritage carriages, Wonderland comes to life around you.

Join Alice and the White Rabbit as they lead you into a magical adventure filled with curious characters, laughter and interactive storytelling.

Throughout your visit, you’ll encounter:

• The Little Mouse at the Pool of Tears, leading hilarious races and teaching everyone a sea shanty.
• The Queen of Hearts, who puts guests on trial for stealing her precious jam tarts—can you convince her of your innocence?
• The Mad Hatter, hosting his wonderfully eccentric tea party with riddles, songs and a very special “Happy Unbirthday!”
• Alice in the Caterpillar’s Garden, where guests create magical origami flowers and butterflies to help Alice find her way home.

Each scene travels through the train, ensuring every carriage experiences every magical encounter. Characters respond to the activities already completed, making every performance feel unique and wonderfully unpredictable.

The adventure begins as Alice and the White Rabbit welcome everyone aboard before the story unfolds through a series of interactive performances, culminating in a heartwarming finale as they thank guests for helping Alice return home.

Set aboard beautifully restored vintage train carriages at Horsted Keynes Station, your adventure begins before you even take your seat. Please do note this train will not be in motion, the full event takes place at the station.

• 1:45pm – Arrive for a lively pre-show welcome on the platform
• Boarding promptly after – Step into your carriage and into the story
• Onboard experience – Watch as scenes unfold around you with live actors performing throughout the train

Perfect for families, friends and anyone young at heart, this experience combines live theatre, audience participation and the timeless charm of heritage rail travel. Beautiful Victorian-inspired costumes, imaginative props and playful performances transform the train into the magical world of Wonderland.

In keeping with our commitment to sustainability, many of the costumes and props have been lovingly created using recycled and repurposed materials, adding another layer of creativity to this unforgettable production.

This is no ordinary performance – you’re part of the adventure.

• Meet and interact with iconic Wonderland characters
• Enjoy live theatrical moments happening right at your table
• Take part in the story through your own activities pack, designed for fun, creativity, and engagement
• Capture memorable moments with the characters throughout your journey

Why not fully embrace the magic? Whether you come as Alice, the Mad Hatter, or create your own Wonderland-inspired look, dressing up is highly encouraged and adds to the immersive fun for everyone – we look forward to seeing your creations!