This year the Goring garden officially measures in at a few feet bigger than Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Perfect for glamorous garden parties and for that most English of games, croquet.

And where would croquet in the garden be without afternoon tea?
The Goring’s Chef, Derek Quelch, has created a scrumptious Croquet Afternoon Tea especially for the
summer, enhanced by lashings of jam and delectable teas from Fortnum & Mason, another
quintessentially English establishment and purveyors of fine tea since 1707. Tea at The Goring is
served on the Terrace overlooking the garden and on especially fine days the large shaded Veranda is
one of the most civilized places in London for an al fresco sandwich or two – and for keeping an eye on
the ball.

Jaques, who have supplied the croquet sets for The Goring, were responsible for introducing croquet to
England in 1851. Their iconic boxed croquet sets are a familiar sight during the summer season.
At The Goring this summer, Jaques’ experts will be on hand to throw light on the tactics required on
what has been described as a “capricious and cut-throat game”.

So for a different date, or for honing the croquet skills before that house party, or just a deeply English
afternoon – The Goring is the place to be this summer…