Carriages Dine in Style in South Cambridgeshire

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.

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

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

Lovely afternoon tea in great surroundings complete with sound effects

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.

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

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.

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.

What a treat in such nostalgic surroundings - wonderful.

Wonderful place afternoon tea out of this world lovely staff

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Great afternoon tea and very accommodating in terms of providing a gluten free option

Everything was perfect. Thanks

This place is amazing! It has a beautiful station all restored beautifully plus 3 Pullman style coaches. It is beautiful! The food was fantastic and the staff were lovely! The reason I dropped a star (couldn't do 4.5 stars) was due to wheelchair access. Getting on to coach Lancelot required going up a very steep ramp. It was too steep. My electric wheelchair tipped backwards. Luckily my able bodied friend could support it. This was terrifying. Also the only accessible toilet was in the ladies in the reception, not on the train or in the station. There was no unisex accessible toilet. Apart from this it was brilliant!

Fantastic idea, fantastic place with sweet foods that are fab. Can get a little noisy with some people with a broken volume control The staff are a credit to the whole experience

Loved it. I went with a friend for the champagne afternoon tea. The food was delicious, and the staff was very professional, would go again.

A great experience, enjoying afternoon tea in old railway carriages. Great ambiance, great food and great service. No wonder you need to book well in advance.

A very pleasant afternoon tea with the parents.

First time visiting and will certainly be back was amazing we were in private compartment in Oliver

I definitely enjoyed this. The experience was very different to anything I've had before. Highly recommend a visit

Had a mixture of High Tea and Afternoon Tea between 6 of us and food quality was excellent. Nice ambience and efficient service. We couldn't manage all the food so took the leftovers home. Quite expensive but worth it.

What a lovely place. Carriages you sit in are very comfortable and nice and warm on our chilly day visit. Service and staff were lovely. Food is LUSH. Would definitely recommend and already booking a return visit.

Lovely atmosphere, great surroundings. Great service and fabulous food. Definitely worth a visit for a special treat we really the high tea

Amazing afternoon tea, and very special atmosphere.

Just had a truly wonderful afternoon tea at carriages. The platform & waiting room had every detail like a roaring coal fire, vintage cigarette machine & telephone, we were shown to our carriage, (we had a private compartment that could seat four) and the friendly member of staff checked our order and returned with the most delicious afternoon tea with freshly made finger sandwiches, two tasty scones accompanied with jam & cream and a selection of beautiful cakes. My husband had the savoury version with a home made scotch egg, a lamb bonbon and a large slice of sausage roll, he also had finger sandwiches an a cheese scone with sour cream and chilli relish plus cakes !!! Nothing was too much trouble for the waiting staff who checked several times to see if we needed anything. While we were enjoying this feast the most magical period songs from Fred Astaire, Dorris Day, Frank Sinatra, Cab Calloway and others played over the speakers and you could actually feel and hear the train moving even though you don’t leave. The whole experience felt so special and they even asked if we would like to take home anything that we hadn’t managed to eat because we were so full We loved it so much we will be returning with 3 of our grown up children over Easter. I would recommend this to everyone

Fabulous afternoon tea. Excellent sandwich choice, lovely warm scones. Very good service. Attentive septal without being too obtrusive.

Lovely afternoon tea. Could not fault anything about our visit there. The setting was perfect. The food was amazing. The staff were very professional and friendly. We will definitely be going back very soon.

An amazing valentines high tea, food was perfect. The staff were extremely attentive.everything was perfect

Wow what a wonderful afternoon tea, so much food and so beautifully presented, the carriage Louis was just so lovely and very comfortable. We had two boxes to bring the food home that we couldn't eat. What a fantastic birthday gift, I would highly recommend Carriages of Cambridge thank you.

Great food and service very accommodating of pushchair and baby