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Enjoy a Tiptree Afternoon Tea by the Sea at The Lock

Enjoy a Tiptree Afternoon Tea by the Sea at The Lock

There’s nothing quite like a freshly brewed cup of tea, warm scones, and the sound of the sea and at The Lock Tea Room in Heybridge Basin, you can enjoy all three in perfect harmony.

Cool Down This Summer at The Lock Tea Room in Heybridge!

Cool Down This Summer at The Lock Tea Room in Heybridge!

We’re excited to share that Mr Whippys are now available at The Lock Tea Room in Heybridge, just in time for the warmer weather!

Pancake Day Specials - The Lock

Pancake Day Specials - The Lock

Tuesday 4th March Celebrate Pancake Day with the Tiptree Tea Rooms at The Lock! Along with their usual Chocolate Berry and Bacon with Maple Pancakes, they will also be offering...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Afternoon Tea at The Lock Tea Room

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Afternoon Tea at The Lock Tea Room

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful Valentine’s Afternoon Tea at The Lock Tea Room?

Christmas Shopping Event with 15% Off!*

Christmas Shopping Event with 15% Off!*

Come and join us at the Lock Tea Room on Tuesday 26th November, for morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea and do some Christmas shopping as well! Enjoy a 15% discount on...
Festive Set Menu at the Lock Tea Room

Festive Set Menu at the Lock Tea Room

Available Tuesday and Thursdays in December! This December, we’re delighted to announce the return of our Festive Set Menu at the Lock Tea Room! Starting from Tuesday, December 5th, and...
Wing walker in her 80th year

Wing walker in her 80th year

Suzanne Gratton has been busy ticking off her bucket list prior to her 80th birthday in November.  Last Sunday another challenge was ticked off her list – wing walking with The Wing Walking Company in Kent to raise funds for Parkinsons’ and neurological charities.
Bread Award winners lunch at The Lock

Bread Award winners lunch at The Lock

Graham Kinnear and Cheryl Hober ,award winning bakers from The Tiptree Bread Awards, during their visit to the Tiptree farm and The Lock at Heybridge Basin. 
Rock Star & Poet – “full house” at Heybridge 8 March 2013

Rock Star & Poet – “full house” at Heybridge 8 March 2013

Martin Newell, poet, writer and former rock star entertained a full house at “the lock” tea room at Heybridge Basin on a cold wet Friday evening (8th March), part of The Essex Book Festival.
Celebrating 20 years of service and 20th anniversary of “The Lock” Tiptree Tea Room at Heybridge Basin

Celebrating 20 years of service and 20th anniversary of “The Lock” Tiptree Tea Room at Heybridge Basin

“The Lock”, a Tiptree tea room on the sea wall overlooking the Blackwater Estuary at Heybridge Basin celebrated 20 years since it’s official opening in 2003 this week with some of the original staff, friends and colleagues giving it a nautical theme.
Visit The Lock, A Tiptree Tea Room in Heybridge Basin

Visit The Lock, A Tiptree Tea Room in Heybridge Basin

From Maldon, take the B1026, Goldhanger Road and shortly before the 40mph limit ends, turn right into Basin Road. After one mile, park in Daisy Meadow car park and follow the canal towpath to the sea wall. The Lock is the low white building with a red roof, right on the river front ahead of you. Wheelchair access via sea wall ramp. Wheelchair-accessible toilet available.