Beatons Wellington Location Announced!

Yes! Beatons Tearooms and Bookshop is coming to Wellington and has confirmed that it will soon be opening its doors very soon in its new home at 17 Market Square, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 1BU!

We are happy to announce exactly where you'll be able to find just the place for loose leaf tea, home-baked cakes and light meals, along with Beatons' special brand of gracious hospitality! That means table service, elegance and attentiveness - and a place in town where you can enjoy the whole English Afternoon Tea experience too.

Beatons also offers a carefully curated selection of books for sale, finding that even in the era of online shopping, books shine through as a product that people still want to browse at leisure; select and buy something they fall in love with. Beatons is delighted to adding this to what Wellington has to offer.  

Both Wellington’s franchise owner, Ghulam Khan and Beatons’ founder, Patrick Duffy have been taken by the spirit in Wellington and how many community based organisations there are; something that is embedded in the Beatons ethos.  

Boredom Busting Children's Events...Rachel Jane Is Back!

After the great success that was our Boredom Busting Children’s events during the summer holidays last year, we’ve decided to bring it back with the help of local Hampshire author, Rachel Jane!

As you may remember, last year Rachel visited Beatons Petersfield, Crowthorne and Tisbury with her debut book ‘Milo Goes to The Seaside’. Each visit was filled with a story-telling and fun activities, and even in Tisbury, a chance to see and explore Milo the VW Campervan himself! Since then, Rachel has gone on to release two more books ‘Lil’s Cupcake Delivery’ and ‘Tallulah Goes to The Festival’ and we’re pleased to say that she is back visiting Beatons with all three of her books for more fun-filled events.

With captivating rhyme and story, Rachel’s books are perfect for ages 5 and under, so why not join us and truly bust boredom!

When and Where?

Beatons Blandford – Tuesday 20^th August at 3:30pm  FREE
Beatons Tisbury – Thursday 22^nd August at 3:30pm    FREE

‘Are you sitting comfortably?’ – first come, first seated. All you'll need to do is your drinks, cakes and ‘Knights & Ladies’ treats and enjoy; we'll take care of the rest! 

 You can find out more about the Rachel and what inspired Milo and her other books on our Hampshire Authors page here, 

Activites and Masterclasses at Beatons

You, our customers have asked and we have listened!

We are very happy to announce that we are now offering various activities and masterclasses for you to enjoy at your local Beatons throughout the year. From Tea and Cake pairings to Bottomless Brunch’s, we have a select group of activities which we think you’ll love; see below what we’re currently offering!

Beatons Bottomless Brunch at Beatons Petersfield.

Brunch, in our opinion one of the best parts of the weekend! Enjoy our menu with something you’ve had before or take the opportunity to try something new with our Bottomless Brunch. Taking place every third Sunday of the month and working on a pre-booked basis only, start off your Sunday right at Beatons. 

Tea Masterclasses 

With the help of Beatons’ Tea  Ambassador, Harry McGookin, explore our extensive loose-leaf tea menu, with the addition of our five new teas; Caramel Cream, Iron Goddess Oolong, Classic Royal Tea, Young Pu’erh and Ginger Root & Lemon. You’ll expand you’re knowledge on taste, tannings and how to brew the perfect pot of tea depending the tea’s type; as well as learning the history of tea and the process of  ‘from tea leaf to cup’. 

       English Sparkling Wine and Cake Tasting (where available)

Cake and wine, is there a more delicious combination? Explore our wide range of cakes (including gluten free and vegan      options), with the wonderful addition of English Sparkling Wine. Enjoy the variety of flavours within our cakes and see how they pair well with the flavours of the wines we serve in the tearooms.  

Tea and Cake Pairing Masterclass

From our take of the traditional Victoria Sponge to our very own tea-infused Earl Grey Tea cake or our delectable signature Carrot Cake, discover which of our cakes perfectly compliment our loose leaf teas in our latest masterclass. Perfect for those who wish to expand their knowledge of flavours or simply wish to explore our menu some more, this is the perfect masterclass to enjoy with friends and family. (Both gluten free and vegan cakes available).

Meet August's Beatons Bod - Nicky

Each month we dedicate a section of our monthly Bulletin to a new member of staff, our Beatons Bod. We like to do this as it introduces them to you, our customers and we all get to find out a bit more about them. This months Beatons Bod is Nicky, a member of the team in our Tisbury location. 

What's your role and what do you like best about your job?

I am a new waitress here at Beatons Tisbury. What I like best is the people I work with and all the different types of people who come in the tearoom that I meet.

What's your favourite drink or edible from our menu?  
I’d have to say the Avocado Medley. It’s delicious, healthy and really filling.

And how about your favourite book from our shelves?     

I don’t think I could pin point one book that’s my favourite but I do really enjoy all of the Cecil Beaton books we stock. I like his photographs and having a bit more of an insight about him.

Which of the ways we like to go about things at Beatons means the most to you and why?  

Tying in with what I said before, it’d be the way we are with our customers. We have such a unique, yet varied customer base and I like the way we do what we can to make them I feel special and enjoy their time with us.

Finally, if you were an animal, what would you be?  

I think I’d be a dinosaur—I really like them!

Tea of the Month - Ginger Root & Lemon

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Ginger Root & Lemon

Ginger Root and Lemon is a blend that literally is what is says. Packed with ginger root pieces and exquisite lemon pieces, your taste buds get a real tingle with every sip. Delicious, refreshing with an extra 'zing'!

Perfect for whether you’re feeling under the weather, the ginger root is a great anti inflammatory and contains anti-oxidants, while the lemon is a great source of vitamin C. Lemon is known for aiding digestion and improving the quality of your skin.

Summer at Beatons

Summer is here and we at Beatons are ready for it. From our delicious summer menu, to our exciting book events and activities and masterclasses, we have all you need to have a fun filled family summer.

Activities and Masterclasses

Alongside our classic book events (talks and signings), we also offer a range of other activities and masterclasses for you, our customers to enjoy. Here’s a list of what you can be enjoying this summer with your friends and family. To find out more about booking into these masterclasses, talk to your local tearoom manager.

· Beatons Bottomless Brunch at Beatons Petersfield.

Working on a pre-booking basis only, our bottomless brunch will take place every third Sunday of the month.

·  Tea Masterclasses

Enjoy trying and tasting new teas whilst exploring our tea menu and expanding your knowledge with Beatons’ Tea Ambassador, Harry.

· English Sparkling Wine and Cake Tasting

Explore our wide range of cakes (including gluten free and vegan options), with the wonderful addition of English Sparkling Wine.

· Tea and Cake Pairing Masterclass

Join us for our masterclass to discover which flavours compliment each other well and will be hit for your friends and family to enjoy.

Summer Menu

You may have noticed we’ve made some subtle changes to our menu in July to fully take advantage of the great summer produce we now have available. From our Crushed Avocado on Sourdough toast or our slightly more heavy Avocado Medley, to our classic Poached eggs on Toast, we have healthy, yet deliciously filling options for you to have at breakfast.

Enjoy our daily quiche served with a  generous side salad. You’ll get to experience the delicious flavours of Red Pepper and Feta, or Smoked Salmon and Watercress while enjoying some quality time with a friend.  For a lighter option enjoy our Chicken Caesar Salad - Chicken and Smoked Bacon served on a bed of crisp bed of Gem Lettuce; perfect for those warmer days when a larger meal feels like a bit to much.

Finally finish off your meal with one of our delectable fruit or chocolate sundaes. A juicy combination of summer fruits, strawberry and vanilla ice cream topped with almonds, syrup and whipped cream or Chocolate Decadence with chocolate and vanilla ice cream, home-made brownie, chocolate sauce, whipped cream topped off with Maltesers; items every member of the family will enjoy.

Book Events

After the success of ‘Boredom Busting at Beatons’ during the summer last year, this year it returns with a passion. Throughout the summer we will be hosting many book events in the tearooms for all ages, but especially children to well and truly bust the boredom during the summer holidays.

We’ve recently had some great book events take place; including Richard Issac’s signings at Blandford, Tisbury and New Milton, Fanny Charles and Gay Pirrie—Weir’s talk and signing in Tisbury and Chris Oswald’s very recent signing in Blandford. We very much look forward to hosting more authors this summer! To find out what events are taking place in your local tearoom, keep an eye on our blog, in our ‘Dates for your Diary’ section of the Bulletin and on our social media; or simply ask a member of the team!

Tea of The Month - Iron Goddess Oolong

Our tea of the month is always a little easier on your purse and usually has great health benefits.

Can we can tempt you to try something a bit different today?

What is it?
Iron Goddess Oolong

Ti Kuan Yin Oolong tea is grown in the Fujian province in  China and has a number of wonderful, mythological tales surrounding its origin to be known as Iron Goddess of Mercy. As an Oolong, there are a number of grades and this premium Ti Kuan Yin yields a sweet taste with a fragrant  finish which makes it a very popular choice.

A light bodied tea with a slightly sweet and floral taste, Iron Goddess would go perfectly with one of our breakfast items as a great way to start the day.