With the abundance of coffee shop chains being familiar features on most high streets and shopping districts today, stumbling across quaint, old-school tearooms can be a real treat, and Frieda’s is no exception. Based in the heart of Bournemouth town centre, this colourful cafe prides itself on its English finger sandwiches, dainty homemade cakes and traditional afternoon teas.
If you like to take your tea with a view, you can book a seat on Frieda’s TeaBus, which serves up afternoon tea on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm till 3pm. The Tea Bus takes you on a 90-minute tour from Bournemouth Pier taking in Boscombe, Southbourne, Hengistbury Head, Mudeford and Christchurch.