Petersham Nurseries Café, Richmond

"Rustic furniture, distressed copper-topped tables and matching chairs are lit up by fairy lights strung from the glass ceiling and surrounded by thriving plants. Afternoon tea doesn’t get prettier than this – the hand-picked wild bouquet takes centre stage at the top of the hand-blown-glass tiered stand, its seasonal blooms paired with the sweet and savoury bites. Loose-leaf tea is served in a glass kettle that you’ll want for your own kitchen – the Giardino blend is as fresh as can be. It’s no surprise that this menu changes seasonally depending on what’s growing, keeping in line with the brand’s ethos of using responsibly sourced produce. There are always scones: here, they’re served with strawberry and prosecco jam and clotted cream. The stand’s top tier holds the coveted sweet treats: lemon polenta cake, meringue, raspberry and pistachio baci di dama and the standout cherry and almond tart. You’ll leave inspired to redecorate your home and garden. Price: Afternoon tea, £45; rose-petal prosecco afternoon tea, £55"

"Suggestion from Where Chefs Eat, 6 locations under Petersham Nurseries umbrella. Open 10-5 Tu-Sat, 11-5 Sun."