[British Hills] Enjoy an authentic picnic hands-free with the "British Picnic Hamper"

British Hills (Tenei Village, Fukushima Prefecture), which has welcomed over 1.1 million visitors since its establishment in 1994, will be selling a "Picnic Hamper" that allows guests to easily enjoy a British-style picnic. This set will be available for a limited 5 groups each day from May 11 (Mon) to May 29 (Fri), 2026. The set includes menus equivalent to the British afternoon tea served at Ascot Tearoom, along with an essential "hamper" (basket), picnic mat, cutlery, and more, allowing guests to enjoy an authentic picnic hands-free. Spend an elegant early summer moment surrounded by the clear air of the highlands at British Hills.

▲British Picnic Hamper

▲Menu image (photo for 2 people)

What is a "Picnic Hamper"?

A "Picnic Hamper" is a British-style picnic basket filled with food and a complete set of tableware. With this plan, you can enjoy an authentic British picnic hands-free, recreating this traditional style.

History of the Picnic Hamper

The origin of picnics is said to date back to 17th-century France. When it spread to Britain in the mid-18th century, it became popular as a culture of enjoying meals in lush green countryside. In the 19th century, a circle called the "Picnic Society" was formed in London's high society, which became the catalyst for the flourishing of picnic culture in Britain. In the 19th century, Fortnum & Mason, a long-established department store in London, began selling "Hampers" (baskets) filled with groceries at the request of high society, which became the origin of today's "Picnic Hamper."

Sales Period

May 11 (Mon) - May 29 (Fri), 2026, limited to 5 groups per day

Reception Hours

10:00 - 15:00 (Last return time 17:30)

Price

3,200 yen/person *Orders accepted for 2 people or more

How to Order

・You can order at the Ascot Tearoom counter, similar to takeaway orders (no reservation required, same-day reception)

・We will ask for the representative's name and contact number when ordering.

Set Contents

・Hamper basket

・Picnic mat

・Paper plates, paper cups, disposable cutlery, napkins, tea bags, milk, sugar, hot water pot

・Meal menu

Menu

Light meals and desserts are the same as those offered in the afternoon tea.

・Traditional Sandwich

・Quiche Lorraine

・2 types of Scones (Please choose 2 from Plain, Raisin, Cheese)

・Double Cream & Jam

・Carrot Cake

・Fruit Tart

*Day visitors will be charged a separate admission fee. (Adults 400 yen/person, elementary school students 200 yen/person, preschoolers free, staying guests free)

*Admission tickets can be used as 200 yen or 100 yen vouchers at Staff Pub, Ascot Tearoom, Gift Shop Victorian Alley, and Kitchen Car Highland Oasis, respectively.

Reference

【British Hills HP】https://www.british-hills.co.jp/

【Picnic Hamper Details】https://www.british-hills.co.jp/stay/news/516/

【Access】https://www.british-hills.co.jp/access/

Kanda Gaigo Group: 2-13-13 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Chairman: Motoyasu Sano

British Hills: 1-8 Shibakusa, Tarao, Tenei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Prefecture / President: Hajime Nozawa

*All photos and menus are examples. Contents are subject to change without notice. Please be aware.

*All listed prices include tax and service charge.

Contact for media inquiries regarding this matter

Sano Gakuen (Kanda Gaigo Group) Group Communication Department

〒101-8525 2-13-13 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

TEL: 03-3258-5837 (Weekdays 9:30-17:00)

FAX: 03-5298-4123

MAIL: media@kandagaigo.ac.jp

*Kanda Gaigo Group Official Twitter (X) account here: @kandag_official