18 Mar 2022
March 2022 – From walks at Walmer Castle in a garden commemorating the Queen Mother to an afternoon tea taxi tour around Manchester, Sunday 27th March is the opportunity to celebrate 'simply the best' mother figure in your life by sharing some ultimate experiences together. We've curated some top Mother's Day plans to inspire an ideal day with your loved one.
Food, drinks and a spot of shopping
Le Tram Champagne Bar by Veuve Clicquot - Selfridges, Oxford Circus
Until June
Situated in Selfridges flagship store, hop aboard the tram-themed, intimate 10-seater Champagne bar and take a well-deserved break and a slurp of fizz after shopping your socks off. Conveniently located by the Beauty Hall, this decadent space is one to savour and reset before heading back out into the bustle of London's central shopping zone.
www.selfridges.com/GB/en/features/info/stores/london/store-services/restaurants-bars
Three Little Words, Manchester
Feed the Soul Sunday, 27th March, from 2:30pm
Distillery, dining and drinks – Three Little Words, nestled in the Grade II listed railways arches, in the heart of the city, is the perfect jumping off point for to shop before you drop, then drop in with your mum to the Feed the Soul Sunday this Mother's Day – offering the ultimate chilled out Sunday roast session with fluffy Yorkshire Puddings, unlimited gravy, Bacon Bloody Marys, cocktails and live music. Every mum or mother figure who dines at Three Little Words will also receive a free Manchester Gin miniature and Manchester Gin branded glass.
threelittlewordsmcr.co.uk/news-events/
An afternoon tea taxi tour, Manchester
Hop in an electric black cab and take mum on a tour of the city to remember with Manchester Taxi Tours, whilst indulging in perfectly prepared sandwiches, cakes and scones from award-winning Slattery Patissier & Chocolatier.
manchestertaxitours.co.uk/afternoon-tea-tour/
In Bloom
Walk like a Queen (mother) at Walmer Castle, Kent
In the year we commemorate 20 years since the passing of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen's Mother, take a timely trip to the garden she was gifted for her 95th birthday at Walmer Castle, Kent. Created by leading garden designer Penelope Hobhouse, it is a beautifully subtle yet exquisite design with still water and rich planting, a must visit to commemorate the Queen Mother and experience one of the first new English Heritage gardens. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/
A coastal walk to remember on the newest stretch of the England Coast Path, Cumbria
Prepare to be blown away by beauty with a ramble beside nature along the latest stretch of the England coastal path to open in South Cumbria. The additional 11 miles between Silecroft and Green Road Railway Station have been added to what will soon be the longest continual coastal walking route in the world.
RHS Bridgewater, Salford
Take a stroll through the glorious gardens of RHS Bridgewater, opened last summer. Set in historic landscapes, this stunning, new, 156-acre garden in Salford has been lovingly created and includes The Paradise, Kitchen and Chinese Streamside Gardens.
www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater
Tea for two
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at The Highbullen Hotel, Devon
The home of cream tea, this Devonshire delicacy is best enjoyed in its founding place such as The Highbullen Hotel in the north of the county. Served amongst the fine dining options and set overlooking the beautiful hotel grounds, this traditional feast of jam, cream and freshly-baked scones offers a classic Mother's Day experience from £25pp.
The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason, London
If it's good enough for the Royal Highnesses, Queen Elizabeth, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge, it's good enough for mum. Named the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon after the royal visit in 2012, the space epitomises sophistication – the perfect spot for a tea party.
www.fortnumandmason.com/afternoon-tea
Afternoon tea bus tour at Brigit's Bakery, London
If you're planning on 'doing' London in a day to celebrate Mother's Day, this vintage Routemaster tour offers afternoon tea and tourism with a difference. Scoff a platter of fancy finger sandwiches, an assortment of mini homemade cakes, and other treats whilst taking in the sights at the heart of the capital. A gin-tour option is also available – just in case you're in need of a tipple too. Adults £45, children £35
b-bakery.com/london/bus-tours/afternoon-tea-bus-london
Sky-high Mother's Day at Hyatt House, Manchester
Take your Mother's Day celebration to the next level with Hyatt House Manchester's Sky-High Mother's Day Family Afternoon Tea. Head to the 18th floor and enjoy a traditional or sparkling afternoon tea with a backdrop of outstanding panoramic views across Manchester and across to the Peak District.
www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/england-united-kingdom/hyatt-regency-manchester
The Gods at Rabot 1745 with Hotel Chocolat, London
23-26 March
Borough Market is the setting for this reimagined, chocolate-fest of an afternoon tea by Hotel Chocolat. Expect a variety of hot chocolate options, chocolate scones, and well, chocolate everything! Named 'Afternoon Tea of the Gods', the Mayan cacoa gods that is, you can see why. From £35pp.
https://www.hotelchocolat.com/uk/restaurants/rabot-1745/
An overnight stay at the latest new hotels
A charming new guest house hotel in the historic city of York, No 1 has taken over a Grade II Listed Regency townhouse with 39 beautifully designed rooms. Just a ten-minute walk away from the iconic York Minster, the grand townhouse has huge sash windows, sky high ceilings, and a sweeping central staircase. Inside, an all-day restaurant will keep you going from breakfast through to dinner, and a cellar level spa with a focus on bespoke therapies and organic, eco-luxury skincare products.
https://www.guesthousehotels.co.uk/no-1-york/
The latest addition to Moxy Hotel's popular, affordable range of boutique hotels is located at the end of the M32 in St Pauls; a convenient location, close to the city centre and within easy reach of Bristol's Shopping Quarter. It's dog and family friendly and has all the perks and quirks Moxy Hotels are known for, such as checking in at the bar, where you get a complimentary cocktail with your key, and stylish social spaces for work and play. All the rooms at Moxy Hotel Bristol have 42-inch TVs equipped with ChromeCast.
www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/brsox-moxy-bristol/overview/
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, surrounded by exciting places to eat, drink and visit, the One Hundred is a brand new, independent, 258 room hotel. Along with its stylish rooms and suites, the hotel will offer six restaurants and bars, a great social spot for lovers of London's skyline. The drinking and dining options will include Goddard & Gibbs, an all-day seafood restaurant, wine bar and take-out hatch. www.onehundredshoreditch.com/
This brand-new city hotel is perfectly located to explore the city with your mum, just five minutes' walk from Piccadilly Gardens in the heart of Manchester. The newly built hotel offers 329 bedrooms, two dining areas, a bar, as well as use of the fitness suite with all rooms.
www.claytonhotelmanchestercitycentre.com/
Mother's Day by night
Fine dining at a new Michelin starred hotspot - Nationwide
If fine dining for the finest lady in your life is your thing, why not try one of the newly awarded Michelin Star restaurants across the country. Nineteen spots were awarded their first-ever star in the 2022 awards, including six across the capital such as The Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden and the new Mexican soul restaurant, Kol by Santiago Lastra.
Sweeties at The Standard - London
For decadent drinks in the heart of King's Cross head to Sweeties, The Standard's brand-new glitzy cocktail bar, disco, and late-night lounge with floor-to-ceiling views of St Pancras station. Opening on the 10th floor of the 5-star hotel, Sweeties boasts 'naturally mood-boosting cocktails' in a 1970s Hollywood-inspired lounge. www.standardhotels.com/en-GB/london/features/sweeties
Thoughtful Spring gifts
Howe Farm Flowers, Buckinghamshire
Located in the pretty village of Dorton, Buckinghamshire, Howe is a flower farm where you can pick your own bouquet for mum, and even stay for cake and tea afterwards. They also offer seasonal flower arranging and wreath making workshops – potentially the most thoughtful bouquet you could arrange. www.howefarmflowers.com/
Mum's the word at Morden Hall Park, London
19, 20, 25, 26, 27 March, 11am-3:30pm
The picnic area of this National Trust property will be the setting to make a gift for your mum that just keeps on giving, and growing. Plant up your very own flower and decorate its pot for a present she'll never forget. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/
Bloomery at the Potting Shed, The Cotswolds
This bright and airy floral studio near Broadway in the stunning Cotswolds is the setting to make your mum truly feel like a queen by making her a bespoke floral crown. With flowers sourced from local farms, and arrangements produced using environmentally-friendly methods, it's an experience to remember. Expect tea, delicious homemade cake and glasses of fizz to complement.
www.bloomery.co.uk/workshops-1
Spring wreath making at Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
For a more personalised gift for mum, join a Spring wreath-making workshop at Clumber Park. This 2-hour guided session includes all materials, tea and coffee. From £25pp.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/
For more inspiration head to www.visitengland.com/escape
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