Overview
The Grinchmas Afternoon Tea Sightseeing Bus Tour returns to London for the 2026 Christmas season, running from 11 November 2026 to 31 January 2027. It combines a Grinch-themed afternoon tea, interactive festive entertainment and a cosy Routemaster journey past London’s Christmas lights and landmarks.
Dates, Times & Departure
- Dates: 11 November 2026–31 January 2027
- Daily departures: 1:00pm, 3:30pm and 6:00pm
- Departure: Northumberland Avenue, outside the Corinthia Hotel, 10 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AP
- Duration: approximately 90 minutes, traffic depending
- Age: 5+
- Prices from: £50 adult / £42 child; prices vary by date, time and seat selection
What’s Included
- 90-minute Grinchmas sightseeing bus tour
- Grinch-themed green afternoon tea
- Tea and coffee included, with optional paid sparkling drinks
- Games, festive singalongs, playful challenges and onboard entertainment
- Traditional, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal menu options
- Grinch travel cup for every guest to take home
- Takeaway boxes for unfinished treats
- Views of London’s festive lights and decorations
Christmas Lights & London Sights
The advertised festive route includes Regent Street and Oxford Street lights, Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree, the London Eye, The Ritz, Hamleys, Liberty and Harrods, along with central London landmarks.
Important: The Grinch Does Not Appear
Brigit’s Bakery states that the Grinch character does not make an appearance on the tour. The experience is Grinch-themed through the food, décor, entertainment and activities rather than a meet-and-greet.
Food, Allergies & Dietary Requirements
The operator currently offers standard, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal menus. However, it cannot cater for nut-free or peanut-free requirements, combined dairy-and-gluten-free or vegan-and-gluten-free diets, or Coeliacs; gluten-free menus may contain traces. Dietary requirements should be submitted at least 72 hours ahead and allergies must be confirmed with Brigit’s Bakery.
Family Practical Information
- Under-5s and babies are not permitted on standard bookings.
- No toilet or changing facility is available onboard.
- Arrive around 15–20 minutes before departure.
- No standing or walking during the moving tour.
- Classic Routemaster buses do not have seatbelts.
- The bus does not stop for guests to get off mid-tour.
Accessibility & SEN Planning
Families should consider the 90-minute seated format, no toilet access, vintage bus layout, music/entertainment and festive visual stimulation. Do not assume wheelchair access from other Brigit’s services; verify the exact Grinchmas vehicle and boarding arrangements before publication.
Clarissa’s Corner Note
This is a current family planning guide and not a personal review. If Clarissa attends in future, keep the review separate and link the two posts both ways.
Booking
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More London Days Out
For more themed afternoon tea experiences, see our Brigit’s Bakery London Bus Tours & Afternoon Tea Experiences guide.
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