Devon's 'Cream Tea World Record' bid falls just 18 people short

It's a West County tradition, but the World Record remains in China

There was a party atmosphere at today's record attempt
Author: Andrew KayPublished 5th Jun 2022
Last updated 5th Jun 2022

Devon today failed in its bid to secure the World record for the biggest ever cream tea - falling just 18 people short.

1,070 gathered in Lympstone for the challenge , just short of the 1,088 who gathered in China in 2019.

For more about the challenge and the famous Devon versus Cornwall cream or jam first debate click here

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