The Butterwick Hospice is staging their ladies afternoon tea event at Auckland Castle on Wednesday 26th March. Guests are invited to arrive from 1.30pm to view the spectacular St. Peter’s Chapel with its heraldic ceiling and magnificent carved alter. This is then followed by some retail therapy amongst the retail and craft area in the Gentleman’s Hallway, to include scarves, handbags, shoes, art, crafts, jewellery and much more.
Tickets are £18 and fully inclusive of a sumptuous afternoon tea as well as a tour of the Castle, viewing of the new installations, artworks and the premier viewing of the latest acquisition, Henry VII’s four poster bed, as well as other refurbished areas.
One of the guest speakers, Hilda Hodgson, will recite some of her more humorous poems from her original repertoire, which have entertained many audiences over the years.
Tickets are on sale now by calling 01388 660644 or by emailing lynnalbury@butterwick.org.uk.
Payment can be made over the telephone with a debit or credit card. Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
Bishop Auckland's local community newspaper.
