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An exceptionally high tea at the BT Tower

by Natasha Elliott 23 Jan 2016 11:37 GMT 11 February 2016
High Tea at the BT Tower © Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust

The iconic BT Tower London will once again play host to the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust's High Tea fundraising event, a rare chance for the public to visit this most famous landmark of the London skyline.

The BT Tower is no longer open to the public and so chances to visit the famous revolving restaurant are now only available to a small number of corporate guests.

On the 11th February 2016, BT has offered the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust the use of the world-famous BT Tower restaurant to raise funds that will enable young people in recovery from cancer to take part in life-changing, confidence building sailing trips.

There are only 30 places available for this stunning experience and they are filling fast with people keen to see the breath-taking view from top of this 189 metre tower and enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.

The Post Office Tower, as it then was, held the honour of being the tallest building in London, when it was opened in 1965. It has now it has been overtaken by several others, currently as the BT Tower it stands in 11th place, but it is still one of the most recognised buildings in the world, with a lengthy list of screen credits to its name.

Frank Fletcher, CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust said; "We are so proud to have the continued support of BT for our work. This is the 5th year we have been able to stage this fundraising event at the BT Tower – it never fails to impress and it's a key part of our fundraising year. We are so grateful to BT who cover all the costs of staging the event, so that all of the proceeds go to helping the young people - thank you BT!"

For a chance to take what could be the highest of all High Teas please visit the website Or contact or call 01983 297750.

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Priced at £55 per person for this exclusive experience including a delicious afternoon tea of sandwiches, pastries, homemade scones with jam and cream, selection of fine teas and a glass of bubbly.

Launched in 2003, the aim of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is to give young people, aged between 8-24, in recovery from cancer the chance to rebuild their confidence through sailing. In its 12th year, the Trust has grown beyond every expectation into a national charity. Working with every young person Principal Treatment Centre and a growing number of Designated Units in the UK.

To date the Trust has helped more than 1,500 young people and aims to enable 750 more young people the chance to go sailing in 2016.

Find out about the impact of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust at www.ellenmacarthurcancertrust.org

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