CHRISTMAS is a great time to get together with friends and family and enjoy some delicious treats.

Tempting the taste buds are several offerings from cafes and restaurants in Worcester that are holding special festive afternoon teas.

The Christmas themed treats are sure to make any festive meet up extra special.

Here's places in Worcester and a bit further afield hosting Christmas afternoon teas.

G&Tea

Friar Street, Worcester

City centre-based G&Tea will be offering its Festive Afternoon Teas throughout December until Saturday, December 23.

Enjoy finger sandwiches, warm scones, sweet treats and hot drinks served off vintage china in this nostalgic tearoom.

The cafe strongly advises booking early to avoid disappointment - £22 per person.

Centenary Lounge

The Cross, Worcester

Inspired by the interiors of 1930s art deco railway cafes and restaurants, Centenary Lounge offers a festive afternoon tea in a glitzy setting.

Enjoy an assortment of sandwiches, selection of cakes, fruit scone, clotted cream and jam with a tea of your choice for £29 per person.

The Fir Tree Farm shop & Cafe,

Trench Lane, Droitwich

Gather your friends and head for The Fir Tree Farm Shop and Cafe which is offering a festive afternoon tea menu.

It is bookings only and the are available until Friday, December 22.

On the menu is freshly made sandwiches including turkey and cranberry and cheese and chutney.

The all important cakes include mince pies, gingerbread sponge cake and traditional Christmas cake.

Churchfields

Salwarpe, Droitwich

Churchfields Farm is a delightful place to enjoy a Christmas afternoon tea - and the cafe is taking bookings now.

They are available to eat in from Thursday  to Monday with 48 hours notice - though take away is available upon request.

Diners can enjoy homemade finger sandwiches, cupcakes, mini sweet treats along with a traditional scone, jam and clotted cream.

Adult afternoon tea is £18.95 per person and child afternoon teas are £9.95 per person.

The Twisted Spoon

Upton Snodsbury, near Worcester

Tucked away in the Worcestershire countryside is the delightful Twisted Spoon Teahouse which is offering festive afternoon high tea. 

Diners can enjoy dainty finger sandwiches, hot pigs in blankets along with mini cakes and desserts.

It is served with bottomless craft coffees or artisan loose leaf teas for £28 per person or upgrade to hot homemade mulled wine, gin teapots or mini bottles of sparkling Italian Prosecco for an extra £7.50 per person.

The afternoon teas are available every day by prior booking.