First guests enjoy al-fresco afternoon tea in Covid-secure ‘dining domes’ on lawn of Queen’s House in London where Netflix hit Bridgerton was filmed
- Queen’s House in London was used as a location for filming during the creation of Netflix hit Bridgerton
- The gardens have been transformed into an al fresco dining area available until the end of the month
- From today until May 31 guests can enjoy dinner or afternoon tea inside pods to shield from any foul weather
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The first guests have enjoyed an al-fresco afternoon tea in Covid-secure ‘dining domes’ on the lawn of Queen’s House in London.
The gardens are famous for being where Netflix hit Bridgerton was filmed ahead of its successful release during lockdown last year.
The grounds of Queen’s House, a former Royal residence of James I, were transformed into an alfresco dining area.
From May 7 until May 31 dinner or afternoon tea will be available to guests who can sit in ‘dining domes’ to keep out of any bad weather.
It comes after it was revealed filming for Bridgerton’s second season has begun with the actors photographed in a scene set at Ascot last month.
The first season focused on the romance between Daphne Bridgerton, played by Phoebe Dynevor, and Simon, Duke of Hastings, the role which Rege-Jean Page bade farewell to last month – to the dismay of his many fans.
And fans seemed delighted to be able to get a piece of the action as they laughed with friends while enjoying afternoon tea in the grounds of Queen’s House.
Guests laugh with friends as they enjoy afternoon tea in the gardens of Queen’s House in London
The pods were placed in rows on the expansive grounds of the house that once belonged to James I
Guests can have dinner or afternoon tea in the pods from today until May 31
Dozens of pods were set up in the grounds as guests enjoyed quality time with friends and family
Meanwhile, London‘s restaurant scene was handed a major boost after 60 streets were converted into al fresco dining hubs when coronavirus restrictions were loosened.
Westminster Council resurrected last year’s popular move to allow hundreds of venues to expand outdoor seating capacity by spilling onto the road.
The scheme began on April 12, when Boris Johnson reopened hospitality for outdoor service.
It means modest West End pubs without beer gardens are still able to open at the earliest possible point by applying for pavement licences.
That restaurants were allowed to make use of the street proved a lifeline to hundreds of businesses last year amid tight restrictions on indoor gatherings.
Of Westminster’s 3,700 restaurants and bars, 560 took advantage of the scheme – which overlapped with Eat Out To Help Out.
The next loosening is hoped to come on May 17, when six people can meet inside pubs and restaurants.