Step into a world of elegance, mystery, and charm with our most immersive historical offering yet. Begin with a brief yet delightful etiquette session where you’ll learn how to properly enjoy Afternoon Tea, how it differs from High Tea, the customs behind it, and how the Victorians made tea a true social ritual.

 

Next, enjoy a peek into Victorian parlour games and the hidden meanings behind the Tussie-Mussie, tiny, fragrant bouquets used to send secret messages of love, rejection, or desire.

 

Follow us to the lower level, where you’ll be treated to a 15-minute comedy skit in our private vintage theater, offering a lighthearted glimpse into the bizarre and peculiar lifestyle of the Victorians. From there, step into a beautifully recreated Victorian bedroom and explore 10 captivating exhibits filled with “Did You Know?” facts and eye-opening discoveries. You’ll uncover the secrets behind their beauty routines, the dark side of Victorian medicine, strict intimacy customs, bizarre mourning traditions, how to sit in a hoop skirt, and even the mysterious language of the fan.

 

Then, it’s your turn to become part of the scene! Dress up in authentic Victorian attire and enjoy a mini photo shoot in one of five charming backdrops, or pose upstairs in the tea room. Photos are sent instantly by text or email, and optional beauty filters are available to enhance your vintage look.

 

Back upstairs, unwind at your table with hands-on crafts inspired by true Victorian traditions. Create a Posy Bottle, filling it with symbolic spices, sealing it with wax, and adding a charm of meaning, perfect to keep or give away. Or try our Poetry Station: answer a whimsical questionnaire and receive a personalized Victorian-style poem. You may choose to rewrite it using a quill pen or keep it just as it is, sealing it with wax and a charm for an elegant final touch.

 

This experience is as meaningful as it is fun, rich in history, beauty, and the quirky charm of a time gone by.