18 Mother’s Day days out to show mum you care

Dining on delicious food and sipping a cocktail in the lush surrounds of the Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at the Royal Exchange is likely to make mum feel particularly pampered. With three courses and a cocktail for two people, it's a real treat for mum and her lucky companion.

Mother&Baby's Digital Writer, Rebecca, was given this gift for a significant birthday and went along with a friend. She said "the food was wonderful, and each of the three courses was a real treat. The restaurant has a real buzz to it and does feel special. We went at Christmas and while it was beautiful, it was a little cold. I imagine it would have been perfect in the warmer months!"

Treat your mum (and her plus one!) to high end dining at its best with a three-course lunch at Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill in the luxurious surrounds of The Savoy. Two of you can enjoy a delicious three-course lunch from the set menu in the glamorous 1920s-inspired restaurant. The voucher is valid from Monday to Friday.

For just £35, you and your mum can enjoy an afternoon tea in one of over a hundred locations. This is a great option if you can't book anything for the day itself but still want to give your mum something to look forward to. The voucher is valid for 24 months so you've got plenty of time to book, and can be used at cafes and restaurants such as Marco Pierre White and Patisserie Valerie.

This Oxfordshire winery tour and tasting experience is an enjoyable way to go 'behind the scenes' at a charming English winery and get a real sense of the wine production process, from grape to glass. Mum and a lucky guest will get to discover the wine making process with an expert guide as she's taken around the vineyard and winery of the Chiltern Valley winery in Oxfordshire, before sitting down with the group for a tasting session.

With a choice of classes at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School in London, it’s up to mum which cuisine she'd like to master in this two hour session for one person. Everything from North Indian Thali and Vietnamese Street Food to Pasta Master and Indonesian Rendang classes are on offer. Expert chefs guide mum every step of the way through the two-hour session, and at the end of the session she'll be able to enjoy the fruits of her labour as well as leaving with new skills.

Got a chocoholic in your life? Treat them to this experience for two where they can explore the history of chocolate, how it's made and get to enjoy a tasting of a wide range of Chocolat Chocolat’s high quality chocolate. This experience is held in a hotel near the shop in Cambridge.

If your mum loves the theatre, what about this experience where she and a plus one can enjoy one of the city’s finest performances with a choice of TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, The Mousetrap, or Matilda the Musical. With a two-course pre-show meal in a local restaurant before taking her seat, she'll feel truly spoilt.

As if three acres of secluded gardens in Newmarket, Suffolk wasn't relaxing enough, Mum can enjoy 5-hour spa access, two treatments and a glass of bubbly with this Mother's Day day out at Bedford Lodge. A dry floatation experience and a 30-minute personalised facial will have her rejuvenated and glowing, and she can carry on the pampering at home with a complimentary ESPA Gift Bag to take home.

Create lifelong memories with mum this Mother’s Day at Moddershall Oaks with its limited edition Mother’s Day Morning package. Mum will arrive to an elderflower spritz mocktail and enjoy full use of the indoor and outdoor spa facilities throughout the morning. A choice of 25-minute treatment is included in the Mother’s Day morning package and she'll have the choice of hot drink and a pastry & fruit selection. If she's a fitness fan she can make use of the onside gym at MADE Wellness Centre, and enjoy discounted fitness & yoga classes (pre-booking advised).
This is bookable for spa visits on the 30th March between either be 8.30am-1pm or 9am-1.30pm.

One for the mums to be, this package at the luxurious Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa offers a chance to escape to 400 acres of private woodland and deer park on the edge of Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick. The Yummy Mummy package includes the use of the spa, a two course lunch in The Grill, and a fifty-five-minute treatment.

If she's a fan of Lush bath bombs (who isn't!), treat her a full treatment at a Lush Spa. Whether it's a restoring massage treatment, a fresh and reviving facial, holistic sound bath, or an indulgent bathing experience, there is something for everyone. Lush Spa treatments are available in Bath, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow City, Leeds, Liverpool, London (Covent Garden and Oxford Street) and Poole.

If your budget doesn't stretch to a full massage, how about a free hand and arm massage at a Jo Malone store? Our author, Rebecca, experienced this in store and said "it's amazing how relaxed you can be by a simple hand and arm massage. It helps that the store looks and smells like an upmarket spa but it was just a lovely way to spend 20 minutes, chatting with a friend and the therapist, and being pampered."

If you're looking for family days out for Mother's Day, how about a Mama & Mini Disco on Saturday 29th March from 1-3pm. Grown ups can unwind with a welcome glass of Prosecco Rosé or beer at Sea Containers London and soak in the panoramic views across the River Thames and the City of London. Meanwhile, little ones can burn off some steam with a high-energy disco hosted by the party experts at Sharky & George - featuring dance-offs, limbo challenges and an amazing DJ!

For a Mother's Day day out idea with a twist, how about a pottery class? She'll be able to learn a new skill, have fun, and hopefully create something worth bringing home to remind her of the day. Whether she's a budding potter or new to the wheel, a pottery lesson will be a hands-on experience that you can do together.

If mum's a speed demon, give her the time of her life with the chance to drive three supercars from a choice that includes Ariel Atom, Aston Martin, Audi R8, BMW i8, Ferrari 430, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 Turbo, Lamborghini Gallardo, Jaguar F-Type and Focus RS. She'll get to drive up to 6 miles in each, and a digital download of photos and a certificate to take away as a reminder of a thrilling day.

What mum doesn't love a cup of tea? This experience will let her, and a friend, discover the perfect cuppa under the guidance of a leading tea mixologist. She'll learn how teas are made, how they’re best enjoyed and their various health benefits. There'll be a chance to sample an array of award-winning teas and get a feel for flavour before creating three blends of her own.

One for those who love adventure but are not quite brave enough to face the heights in a plane, this thrill-seeking gift will see your mum enjoy the feeling of weightlessness and all the fun involved. She can enjoy two exhilarating flights while she's suspended in mid-air and get the sensation of skydiving, without having to leap out of a plane.

Who wouldn't want to spend two hours having a personal encounter with a pack of trained Golden Retrievers? During the experience, mum will have plenty of dog-filled fun; from doggy cuddles to playing fetch. It's worth noting that bookings haven't yet opened for 2025.