Carriages Dine in Style in South Cambridgeshire

Booked afternoon tea for my birthday, which fell on the Christmas package. The food was lovely. The decor and attention to detail were amazing. I will definitely be booking again next year

Absolutely lovely. The afternoon tea was delicious and the carriages themselves are beautiful. Amazing cocktails too. The staff are so friendly and attentive, can't wait to go back.

Very disappointing today..... 4 ladies treating ourselves before Christmas. Booked well in advance and advised that 1 x gluten free and 1 x no chocolate, it makes me very ill. (We have been previously with no issues). Lady confirmed on arrival and again by another member of staff in our compartment. Tea ordered and arrived quickly. Then it all went downhill. My (chocolate free) arrived and it was the little sandwiches and 4 scones and a tiny mince pie. I asked if this was really what I was supposed to have,? No alternative, that was what they had to offer me! I said that I did not wish 4 scones.... would anyone? If that was all I was being offered I would have the regular offering and take them home. Next server can in...she was chatty and said she totally understood. By this time gluten free has arrived and had a egg custard tart with raspberries..... oh I could eat that! Asked if possible. She went to ask and sadly no, not possible at the time, the cook would come to speak to us. I said I'd rather not as all the experience was to be with my friends not going over this again to everyone. It was really not comfortable rehashing what couldn't be changed. Chef appeared and basically told us that the menu changed seasonally and we should have been told limitations when we booked. We certainly were not advised of 4 scones!. Next another lady popped in to say we had to go to 'the barn' to pay. We finished our 2 hour session, collecting boxes to take bits home. Went to barn to pay, usually pay on train. When asked lady said that this was new method they were using. Paid. Whilst we were saying our goodbyes in the car park... no other guests went via the barn. We asked and all had paid at their table. Popped back into barn and lady said 'no I decided you should come here'/'to ask how your afternoon tea was'........ She never had asked as I would certainly have told her my total disappointment of my experience. When a booking is made in advance, with dietary needs, please do NOT accept it if you can't cater for it. A relaxed chilling time with friends became just quite awful and spoilt totally by the '4 scones' or nothing and the repetition.

Wonderful afternoon tea today with hubby...food was amazing...we do a lot of afternoon teas and this was up there with the best...unique venue...wonderful attentive staff...big shout out to Elisha and her team...would highly recommend you try...we shall be returning most definitely...Well done team Carriages

Good Food. Good Atmosphere. Good customer service

My wife and I went to Carriages to experience their Christmas afternoon tea and we wasn't disappointed. The staff were dressed with the era. The food was well presented and tasted great and the setting was out of this world. The attention to detail was amazing. We can't wait to go again when the gardens are in full bloom.

Wonderful experience with a High Tea in Lancelot. Carriages is full of authentic touches and props and old school train paraphernalia. Food was awesome. I loved it!

A lovely setting for an afternoon tea, bringing back a flood of memoirs for us oldies, with an excellent selection of sandwiches and cakes, complimented with very attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommended it.

Loved our afternoon tea! Such a nice setting and lots of character too

Had a lovely tea earlier this year and going again 6th Dec. Great Food Great Atmosphere. Great experience. Friendly staff what more could you ask for.

My wife took me to Carriages for afternoon tea for my birthday. It was perfect from start to finish. The welcome,the ambience friendly staff, and excellent food. 10/10 We felt very special

First class afternoon tea excellent service.

Special experience, enjoying delicious afternoon tea in a fancy carriage, passion and professional service provided by Elisha, amazing environment and atmosphere! Definitely come back next time Highly recommended!😊

Amazing place for afternoon tea. Transport yourself back to the golden age of Art Deco decadence with a visit to Carriages!

Wow. What a beautiful experience in a beautiful setting. Upon arrival there are some immaculate gardens to walk through, with lots of little railway acknowledgements on the way. We had high tea for 2 and sat in the stunningly beautiful Louis carriage which has been beautifully restored, perfect comfy cozy setting. The table layout was immaculate the food tasted beautiful and was beautifully presented. Lovely freindly service staff who were more than helpful and courteous. All in all a beautiful experience. Will definitely be back again.

First class carriage and service.

Service is first class. Really lovely afternoon tea. Recommend it to all.

Love the carriages. We try to drop in as often as we can in the morning for tea and scones but I have also visited in the afternoon for high tea and always have had the best experience. The cocktails are excellent too.

My family and I had such an amazing experience having afternoon tea at Carriages of Cambridge. We were seated in Oliver, a first-class Pullman style carriage which we paid an additional £20 for on top of the afternoon tea (£30.50pp) this was so worth it in my opinion for the comfort and privacy it provided. The whole grounds are stunning with lovely gardens to walk through before getting to your carriage. The whole experience was so much fun from start to finish! It really felt like we were living in the 1920s and there is so much attention to detail to make it a really authentic experience. The food was presented beautifully on two cake stands. There was a good sandwich selection of chicken and sweetcorn, egg mayo, cheese and tomato, ham and cucumber. The sweets were my favourite part especially the macaron and we were given takeaway boxes for the food we couldn't finish. The only small downside is that the train does rock slightly when people move around so not ideal for motion sickness prone people like me! However none of my family were phased by this. I really enjoyed my experience at Carriages of Cambridge and have highly recommended to others.

I've wanted to have a classic high tea for a long time and share the experience with my husband, who has a different cultural background than mine. After searching various places, I decided on Carridges. The quirkiness of having a high tea on a classic pulman train carridge looked exciting. As this outing was for my birthday, we went for the high tea and booked a private compartment in their Oliver carridge. It did not disappoint. Walking through the display gardens onto the station where the Carridges are set is lovely. We were greeted by warm, friendly staff, who checked your booking and confirmed issues around any dietary issues. We were shown to our compartment, which was lovely. A small bottle of bubbly to share and our choice of tea ordered, and our high tea arrived. The staff were very attentive about allergens, and there were no issues with what we had. There was a lovely selection of finger sandwiches, warm savouries, little desserts, and then followed by the scones. We swapped out the savoury scones for the sweet ones, and this was no issue. There was more than ample for two people, and we were offered boxes to take the remaining items home. My husband loved the tea and was furiously searching the Internet once home to find some. The one thing I would advise on is that if your sat nav is not up to date, it would be better to use Google maps on your phone. As the though the new roads can confuse. Once near, follow the actual signs for Banolds as you immediately turn left into the car park for carridges. I say this as Google Maps got confused at this point and was trying to take us into the driveway of a house. (Carridges was directly behind here).we also had the 3.15pm sitting, so bear in mind the tea time rush hour traffic when you are finished.

Fined with friends had afternoon tea which was delicious Definitely go again cannot fault anything 5 stars all round

Fantastic place great food and great experience will definitely go bk again

Excellent food, great staff, beautifully set up in well thought out grounds. The carriages are authentic and with music of the time playing it is a very relaxing experience. Do book in advance as it's very popular.

Lovely afternoon tea in great surroundings complete with sound effects

Been today for 60th wedding anniversary high tea could not find a single thing that wasn't perfect

We had such a wonderful time at the Carriages today. Everything was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be returning. Thank you

Carriages of Cambridge – Dine in Style: A Must-Visit Afternoon Tea Experience Carriages of Cambridge invites you to indulge in an afternoon tea experience like no other, taking you back to the golden age of rail travel. Set within meticulously restored vintage train carriages, the charming and intimate setting offers a sense of timeless elegance. The afternoon tea is a feast for the senses. Spoil yourself with a hand-prepared selection of fresh sandwiches, daily-baked scones served with Cornish clotted cream, jams, lemon curd, and signature handmade petit fours. Complement your meal with handpicked single-estate teas or single-origin coffees, or elevate the experience with a choice of Champagne, wines, and award-winning ales. Afternoon tea is served from Tuesday to Saturday at two sittings, 12:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., ensuring a relaxed and unhurried experience. Every detail, from the vintage china to the elegantly set tables, is crafted with care. The friendly and attentive staff go above and beyond to make each guest feel special, ensuring a memorable visit. For a truly unique and luxurious afternoon, Carriages of Cambridge is a must-visit. Whether you’re celebrating a romantic occasion, enjoying time with friends, or simply treating yourself, this unforgettable afternoon tea is not to be missed. Gift vouchers are available and can be used within a year, making it a perfect present for someone special. Enhance Your Experience with Vintage Coach Hire To make your day even more special, why not travel in style by hiring one of Carriages' beautifully restored vintage bonneted Bedford coaches? Seating up to 29 guests, these coaches offer a nostalgic journey through lush countryside, reflecting a bygone era. Perfect for transport to and from Carriages, as well as private hire for weddings, proms, or special days out, the coaches ensure an unforgettable, timeless experience.

Must be booked in advance....but a never to be forgotten experience. Been here twice now, in the Pullman coach. The service is excellent....the cakes are superb. The only very minor point I would raise is the sandwiches are fairly standard as opposed to amazing. The whole experience is brilliant.

Not the cheapest but certainly one of the best

Lovely venue, for afternoon tea, fantastic cakes and Sandwiches, lovely friendly service and great setting must visit, the Rhubarb and custard Gin Fizz was great ❤️🥂

We had a voucher bought for us to visit Carriages. We’ve enjoyed afternoon tea in lots of different places but this was by far the quirkiest, the old Train carriages are fantastic and the whole set up makes you feel like you’re stepping back in time. Fantastic range of Sandwiches and Cakes on the Afternoon Tea, the High Tea looked great too and we will be back to give it a go!

Booked this as an dining experience for my husbands birthday & it was absolutely lovely from booking right through to end of afternoon tea. Staff, service & food was wonderful. Would certainly recommend for a lovely afternoon

We were bought a gift voucher for afternoon tea. The setting was delightful and took you back to the victorian era, with 3 carriages, a signal box, signals, waiting room and toilets all done out in victorian Style. Waiting staff were pleasent and helpful. My husband who is gluten sensitive was catered for too and enjoyed his sandwiches and cakes. We both throughly enjoyed our afternoon and would recommend this place. The scones were yummy and warm. The carriage (lancelot) had the clickerty clack of the track and had a gentle rock in the carriage(nothing off putting). Very well done and in keeping.

Lovely setting. Nice food and friendly quick service. I liked the way the 1st class carrage gives you the feeling that you are travelling on the track by the slight rocking motion it has. I found the seats comfy but a little big for the carrage. A bit of a squeeze to get in because of the table. Maybe a table that could fold up and down to allow more room to get into the seats. I feel it would help to have a wet wipe not just a napkin for sticky fingers. Maybe a button to press which connects to a flashing light on the outside of each carrage to communicate when you require service. All in all a lovely birthday treat. I Would highly recommend this for anyone that is looking for a quirky treat.

Great Afternoon Tea lovely old fashioned train to sit in and eat.

What a treat in such nostalgic surroundings - wonderful.

Our kids bought us a voucher for a gift. What a wonderful experience. We actually felt like we had gone back in time with nostalgic music, railway station waiting room, ambience and decor. The staff were top class, helpful polite and went over and above. The afternoon tea was perfect. A lovely selection of sandwiches, cakes and scones. Great selection of teas. We also had a cocktail and a mocktail for the driver. There was no rush, plenty of time to savour the food and the experience. This is afternoon tea at its best.

Wonderful place afternoon tea out of this world lovely staff

Fantastic celebration for a friend's 50th birthday. Great place, service & yummy food.

Just great. High Tea in 1930s luxury / style. Food fresh with veg from local garden which we walked through. Carriage we were in rocked slightly. Staff friendly and food cooked on prem. 10 out of 10. Will go again.

Went for my mother's birthday, food amazing, staff amazing and the atmosphere amazing. We enjoyed our time here and would and will recommend it.

What a treat…on the eyes..on the palate..a very special afternoon tea in a luxurious first class train carriage ( a plush private compartment is also available). Endless tea or coffee. Highly recommended. £30 a head.

Having been in various public sector roles myself I was disappointed with the service. We twice asked for something which never arrived,plus for the price I felt that the cheapest options were used in the sandwich fillings ( cheese,egg,for a pescatarian) The teapots also need a good clean and other savoury items would be nice....

Just wow, everything is so authentic even down to the background sound of being in a train. The food is absolutely delicious and more than enough and what you can't eat you can take home with you. The grounds are so beautiful as is the whole experience. Highly recommend. Good for coeliacs

If you have the chance to go, GO

Walk -in coffee and cake meet-up with friends! Everything was just perfect. The most delicious cake of the day. And the gardens. Wow. Eat yer heart out Chelsea.

We had the afternoon tea for 2 The food was delicious and well presented Staff were friendly and helpful I will return and highly recommend

Beautiful location with stunning food and friendly service.

Superb place to visit for afternoon tea. Friendly and helpful staff. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere.

After an adventure to find this hidden gem, we had a wonderful time, the food and atmosphere was lovely. The service was very professional and despite being 45 minutes late, they were welcoming and professional. Certainly recommend for a special occasion. There is a lovely outside area, meaning on a warm day it's ideal to sit and relax. The only bad point was no chocolate cake, so the children with us were disappointed, but the experience was 10/10 for the adults

Absolutely loved it there. We went for our 30th wedding anniversary and it was made even more of a special by going to Carriages. Will definitely go again

Defo 5 stars for Carriages. Emily and her crew are spot on. They are very professional, polite and so obliging. The food was wonderful and there was more than enough. Most people, including us, were given cake boxes to take home what we couldn’t manage to finish there. Timing was well managed. We didn’t wait long to be seated or for food to be served. The 1940s atmosphere was fantastic with great attention to detail. Top marks for Carriages. We definitely recommend a visit.

Thanks for a great experience on Saturday, you looked after my wife and myself like first class passengers. The cocktails and high tea were amazing. Can't wait to come back

What a lovely place. A real carriage with slight movement to feel like you're moving on the train. Fabulous food. A must come and enjoy.

Wonderful place that transports you to a much simpler time. Great food and great custom

Went there for my mums birthday, it was ideal. Really good setting and the afternoon tea was brilliant. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Amazing place to go to, quirky set up and very good tasting food would highly recommend this.

Wonderful atmosphere, great service friendly staff

Beautiful surroundings, & a lovely birthday present

Plenty of food, service was a bit slow,but I think they were short staffed.the server we had was very polite and did apologise for the delay,we had some prosecco and a mojito,and he did apologise. I would highly recommend it.would definitely go again.

I never got to actually go.The person on the phone was so unhelpful that we’ve decided to go elsewhere

Brilliant afternoon tea, treat for my birthday from my daughter. Definitely would go again. Service excellent.

Very expensive for what you got

5stars across the board. Wonderful afternoon tea experience, sitting in authentic train carriages. We paid extra and had a Pullman carriage and it was worth every penny. We had piped 40/50's music, making the experience even more special. We started off with a Floral Tea and it was quite something to see the bulb open up in front of you. Afternoon Tea was a selection of fingers sandwiches, three wonderful little cakes and then two scones, fruit and plain each, with cream and jam. Needless to say we polished them off with a couple of drinks. You could take home anything you did not eat though. The staff were so polite and friendly and dressed to the era. If there was anything to say negative, it would be we were not offered any further sandwiches but we did not need them. I will revisit and take my husband next time. Well done Carriages of Cambridge for a wonderful afternoon.

One of the nicest, most unique and lovely afternoon tea experiences I have had. Took my Mum for her birthday and was so impressed. The setting is so different and really well done; the staff were so friendly and just the right level of attentiveness; the food was very good quality and a delicious selection and overall, a really lovely experience. We had a private compartment which was really nice to have that space to ourselves too. Would definitely recommend! 5 star!

Plenty of food so you won't go Hungary. Great for a special occasion. The carraiges are very well restored

Exceptional, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon tea, right down to the sound track of a train moving along the rails. Staff and food were excellent. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely afternoon. The staff were really helpful when part of our group got lost and arrived very late. They could not have been more accommodating. The cakes are fantastic. Will be back!

What a little Gem. Food was amazing. We had high tea.

Amazing atmosphere Fantastic food Friendly helpful service

Everything from the setting, the staff dress, the music and the private Pullman carriage was top notch and even better when the high tea arrived. Yes it's expensive but once you see the produce in the gardens and the overall experience is worth it. It's great for a treat and if you can't eat it all then you can box it up for later.

What a fantastic place. Wonderful setting great service and the most wonderful food.

Had the most wonderful experience here yesterday, there was nothing that could be faulted. The food was excellent and the staff were brilliant, I was bought this treat as a retirement gift & it was worth every penny. I will definitely be going again & would recommend to anyone. As well as amazing food, staff, the gardens & station were just perfect too.

Absolutely wonderful. Amazing venue. Beautiful food and lovely staff. The approach to the carriages is a little obscure and could help with clearer signage. But that is absolutely my only niggle. The afternoon was a delight. It was a birthday treat for our aunts 90th birthday. But it would delight any age including from 9 to 99. The settings is so well laid out with such thought and presentation. Grounds are immaculate. Everything was clean and well presented. Even the toilets were delightful. If you are deciding on an afternoon tea venue, this is the go to place.

3rd visit and never disappointed. Brilliant all around well worth a visit!

A great place to spend an afternoon. We had the high teas - as we wanted more savoury dishes We were not disappointed! Wow - what an amazing variety of sandwiches, pastries and savoury treats. The local ale was really good too! We left feeling full and fulfilled - already trying to plan a return visit!

This definitely worth a visit considering the site was created from scratch as there was never a railway station or line at this location. Carriages is in Fen Drayton. Ample car parking facilities although I arrived as part of a coach party!

Bit pricey but the cakes were amazing, I will be going back

I wasn't too keen on the cakes. The scones were dry. The jam was lovely. The small cakes were overly sweet and tasteless. The sandwiches were delicious. You cannot fault the setting or the service. I would definitely go again but not for afternoon tea. My husband enjoyed it all.

Fantastic place for morning coffee! Food was great and the surroundings are amazing.

Had an amazing high tea there. Lovely setting and couldn't fault the service or the yummy food 😋

Beyond expectations. Attention to detail including railtrack sounds and carriage movements. Staff so friendly.

This was amazing bought for a friend for Christmas. Enjoyed the first class carriage and the food was fantastic

I am very sad to give a negative review for this splendid venue and authentic restaurant. I think we had a poor experience on that day as you will see that it is by no means typical. However it left us disappointed and put us off planning a small group party as a treat for a special occasion. We went for the morning coffee and cake a very nice gardener appeared and said he would inform staff that we were waiting outside by the wait sign. A nice young man showed us into a carriage. There were no other guests and it was very cold. our table he showed us to had no table cloth. Later he brought the menus and said he put on the heating. We were left to choose and later he took our orders. There were no price for the cakes only for the beverages. Our hot drinks arrived in very cold china. Then the wait for the cakes were so long after 20 mins my husband went out to see what was taking so long by which time we had finished our hot drinks. The waiter brought the cakes soon after.Again the china was very cold. The scones when cut burst and were dry crumbly as if they were warmed from defrosted. Also very small in size. We did not see any staff to check or ask if all was well and by then too cold and decided to leave. A young lady appeared we asked for the bill . We paid then asked if the scones were defrosted and if that is why they took so long to bring to our table. She said they were freshly made then We explained that coordinating the drinks with the food did not happen. Having the hot drink with the cake is the essential part of the experience.She smiled and said well lets hope its better next time and said sorry for our experience. What also made it worse was that On our way out we looked into the amazing barn where a lady asked about our time and we relayed our disappointment which she casually dismissed and said scones should have been freshly made. I personally know a little about baking and I usually can tell when scones are freshly made then served or frozen and later reheated.Carriages has a fascinating history and a unique setting but On this occasion the service and the food offering sadly fell well short.

Simply wonderful, classy, and food perfection. Staff well trained. Will visit again

You have to visit to see the effort that has been made to make it look like a disused station With signal box, crossing gates,platform, waiting rooms etc.

Everything was amazing, that's it!

An amazing afternoon. First class service lovely people.. Food was lovely. Well worth a visit. Can not praise them enough.

A wonderful treat in gorgeous surroundings in beautifully refurbished carriages. Lovely experience. Food was amazing and the portions are generous but we got to take it home to enjoy later

Delightful staff, excellent teas. The only reason for 4 stars in atmosphere was were seated by the door and the draft was uncomfortable. Not an issue on warm day but it just took the edge of a lovely experience.

Fantastic atmosphere in a perfect setting with a 1920's and art deco theme. The food was pretty good as well. Highly recommended!!!

I can't fault the place. Went to celebrate a friend's 30th and, even with very high expectations, I was still impressed. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. Welcoming staff in a wonderful location

Wow wow when your walking to the carriage it's stunning it's like walking back in time service was brilliant high tea brilliant fantastic time a grate birthday present for my mum

Afternoon tea was spectacular. They supply boxes to take some home, which you will need as the Afternoon tea is huge. Lovely to have such a good choice of teas, its rare to find Lady Grey. I was delighted. Lovely service in a splendid railway carriage.

Had a lovely breakfast here. Arrived at 9:30 and opted for the cream tea. Will be returning for afternoon tea in the future now. Such a cute spot.

Great experience, worth the drive. Celebrating a friend's birthday with afternoon tea (sweet only) due to numbers we couldn't do the high tea. Very attentive staff, good service. Movement on the train from staff and the wind outside gave the feeling of the train in motion whuch was great. Not suitable for wheelchairs or disability aid equipment as entrances are narrow.

Beautiful place loverly sandwiches and cakes friendly helpful staff..truly loverly birthday experience...would definitely recommend...

This is my third visit to Carriages for high tea. Consistently very high quality! It's just a great way to spend a couple of hours. The whole experience takes you back in time - the original old train carriages, the station, the food, the background music. With all of that authenticity, and the extraordinary attention to detail, you really do feel transported to a time when everything feels so carefully and wonderfully crafted. The whole atmosphere is calm and relaxing and the occasional slight swaying of the carriages as people walk about gives just a hint of being on a moving train! We always book a compartment seating 4, in high- back Pullman armchairs, as the comfort and intimacy for us adds to the sense of luxury. The timing of the food and drinks coming, together with the waiting staff, are excellent.

What a lovely experience. Friendly efficient service, nice old train carriage. And the afternoon tea option we had was delicious. We had a box to use as a doggy bag to bring home the leftovers for eating later!