A Manchester restaurant was transformed into a magical Alice in Wonderland space for an afternoon tea event.

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Guests gathered in Neighbourhood restaurant and opened giant tea pots filled with sweet treats and chocolates. References to Lewis Carroll’s tale were everywhere: playing cards hung from ceilings and ‘Drink Me’ trinkets adorned the tables.

Entertainment for children was also on offer with a dressing up box, an Alice in Wonderland croquet lawn, pin the tail on the Cheshire Cat and magician, Nathan Newcastle. Guests included Jude Cisse with her children - one was celebrating his fourth birthday - and Shauna Muamba.