After having a 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' time at a Mary Poppins-themed tea room earlier this year, it felt only right to head back and see what festive delights they are serving up in the run up to Christmas. In October, I broke my afternoon tea duck at Horwich's charming Poppins Tea Rooms and was well and truly won over by the friendly service and delicious food.
When I visited again earlier this week, it looked like a completely different venue, having been decorated spectacularly ahead of the festive period. Outside there was snowy artwork on the window, complete with the penguins from Mary Poppins, but it was once I stepped inside that I really started to get that warm and fuzzy feeling.
In the corner of the entrance room is a huge Christmas tree, complete with a Mary Poppins decoration and tea pot baubles, while on the counter itself is a retro scene of some carollers. I was greeted by Sharon - the 'incredibly friendly' server from my initial review - and she took me through to the main dining area, before seating me next to another gorgeous Christmas tree - this time with a gold and silver theme, with letters spelling out 'joy' and an angel on top.
