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TILLY THE TRAVELLING TEA ROOM

Home of The Wren’s Nest

The vintage party venue that comes to you – with a family touch

Tilly is a lovingly restored 1960s Thomson Mini Glen caravan, full of character and vintage charm. She’s the centrepiece of our travelling tearoom – bringing afternoon teas, cakes, and celebrations to gardens, greens, and gatherings across the country.

For us, The Wren’s Nest is the heart within Tilly: a family dream come true, where warmth, hospitality, and plenty of tea make every guest feel at home.

Whether it’s a wedding, christening, birthday, corporate gathering, or simply a reason to celebrate with friends, Tilly turns every event into a special occasion.

Occasions We Love

Vintage Afternoon Tea Parties

Homemade sandwiches, cakes, and scones served on beautiful vintage china with linen tablecloths and napkins – and, of course, endless pots of tea.

Drinks Receptions

Celebrate in style with bubbles or soft drinks from Tilly, complete with delicious homemade nibbles.

Hen Parties and Bridesmaids’ Breakfast 

Mark the big day with afternoon tea, or start the morning with freshly brewed coffee, pastries, and laughter.

Weddings

 Tilly makes a magical backdrop for photos and a unique way to serve drinks or treats to your guests.

Christenings & Baby Showers

 A beautiful family setting – perfect for welcoming new arrivals and celebrating with loved ones.

Corporate Entertaining

Give your clients or team a true taste of Englishness – nothing says “thank you” like a cream tea served from a vintage caravan. And more… every event is unique, and we’ll tailor Tilly to make it yours.

What Our Guests Say

“The quality of the tea is very high. Cakes were lovely and the service delightful. The caravan deserves an award! What’s not to like?” “Tilly is amazing – so pretty, and we love the vintage feel. Unique with delicious produce. What a gem!” “The cake was amazing! Very good value.” “Very tasty sausage rolls and a lovely cuppa.”

Meet the Family

TILLY THE TRAVELLING TEA ROOM is run by the Wren family – Jane and her four daughters, Alice, Eliza, Jemima, and Mabel – who together bring a warm, family touch to every event. The girls have always dreamed of owning their own tearoom, and The Wren’s Nest is their vision come true, nestled within Tilly’s vintage charm.

Jane and her daughters have been cooking together since the girls were small. What began as family fun has become second nature – a kitchen full of laughter, fresh ingredients, and time-honoured recipes. For years, they’ve even catered for the local cricket team, purely for the pleasure of it.

Home cooking, when done with care and time-tested ingredients, is hard to beat. The flavours are subtle, the joy unmistakable – and that’s the secret ingredient behind every plate they serve.

“We love cooking, we love entertaining, and most of all, we love seeing people happy. Tilly gives us the chance to share that joy, meet wonderful people, and help make their celebrations that little bit more special.”

The Menu – A Taste of Tilly Sandwiches

Scottish smoked salmon & cream cheese

Traditional cucumber

Egg mayonnaise & cress (from our own hens’ eggs)

Ham & Dijon mustard

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The Menu – Cakes

Victoria sponge with jam, cream & fruit

Moist lemon drizzle

Coffee & walnut sponge

Carrot & orange cake

Freshly baked scones with jam & cream 

Drinks

A wide selection of teas, fruit teas, and freshly ground coffee. Dietary needs? Just let us know.

Prices

Every event is tailored to you, so costs vary depending on your needs. As a guide:

Vintage Afternoon Tea Parties: from £25 per head, plus from £100/hour for Tilly hire (includes staff, crockery & linen). 

Drinks Receptions: from £100/hour, with drinks and canapés served.

Other Events: individually costed.  Bring your own bubbly if you’d like – we’ll provide beautiful vintage glasses for a small hire charge.

Tilly’s Story

Built in the 1960s in Falkirk, Scotland, Tilly was designed to be towed by an Austin Mini. She’s a rare Thomson Mini Glen caravan and has been lovingly restored to her former glory.

Inside, she boasts a working kitchen with sink, fridge, tea urn, and gas burner, plus a cosy seating area dressed in vintage fabrics. Outside, we can attach a canopy to give shade or shelter – perfect for the unpredictable English weather.

Tilly is more than just a caravan – she’s a little piece of history, and now she’s part of our family too.