Sunday Afternoon Tea with a Traitorous Twist - Slane Castle

What to Expect

Slane Castle runs a themed Sunday Afternoon Tea series through the year, and the 9 August 2026 sitting carries the title “with a Traitorous Twist”, built around the castle’s history rather than a generic tea menu. It is held in the King George IV Ballroom, one of the castle’s grandest rooms, with two sittings on the day, at 1pm and 4pm, so groups can pick whichever suits their schedule. The format follows the house style for these events: a glass of bubbly on arrival, followed by a full afternoon tea spread of delicate sandwiches, warm scones and sweet treats, all prepared in-house. After tea, guests are taken on a short guided mini-tour of the castle itself, using the “Traitorous Twist” theme to frame some of the lesser-known stories from the Conyngham family’s history there. At €65 per person, it sits at the premium end of the afternoon tea market regionally, reflecting both the setting and the added castle tour, and Slane offers a discount for groups of six or more. These themed teas have run periodically at the castle rather than every single Sunday, with past editions built around different storylines, so this is very much a one-off sitting on this date rather than an open-ended weekly booking.

Good to Know

• Sunday 9 August 2026, two sittings: 1pm and 4pm.
• Venue: King George IV Ballroom, Slane Castle.
• €65 per person; discount available for groups of six or more.
• Includes a glass of bubbly, full afternoon tea, and a short guided mini-tour of the castle afterwards.
• Advance booking essential; contact info@slanecastle.ie or +353 (0) 41 988 4477.

Getting There

Slane Castle sits on the edge of Slane village, about 50km north of Dublin on the N2. The castle estate has its own car park for visitors and event guests.