From decadent afternoon teas and long delicious lunches to special days out and luxurious spas – Shakespeare’s England is the ideal place to treat your Mum this Mother’s Day.
Here’s our guide to celebrating Mother’s Day in Warwickshire:
Great Days Out for Mother’s Day
You can find a host of fun, family activities for a great day out with Mum in Shakespeare’s England. Splurge out on a shopping trip, take a family ramble in the Warwickshire countryside, or visit one of the many family friendly attractions.
Charlecote Park is a beautiful 16th-century house surrounded by a landscaped deer park, on the banks of the river Avon. It is the perfect place to explore on a walk with friends or family, or to enjoy a day out exploring some of the beautiful English Countryside when visiting Stratford-upon-Avon. This Mother’s Day, visitors can capture special memories together with their Mother’s Day photo frame, and why not stop by the gift shop to buy Mum a gift to remember her day?
Forget chocolate and flowers! Celebrate Mother’s Day with all the family at Stratford Butterfly Farm! Take part in a Meet the Mini-Beast handling session where you can get close to creatures such as Madagascan hissing cockroaches, giant African land snails and a variety of stick insects. On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March: ‘Meet the Minibeasts’ handling session will take place at 11:00 in the Discovery Zone.
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Mother’s Day Dining
From cosy country pubs to award-winning fine dining, Shakespeare’s England has a foodie spot for all tastes. Treat Mum to a traditional Mother’s Day Sunday lunch with the family, or spoil her with a night out or a leisurely brunch.
We’ve included a few ideas below, or you can browse our Eating Out directory to find the perfect place for a tasty treat.
At the Coach House, Stratford-upon-Avon you can treat mum to a delicious Mother’s Day, and she’ll enjoy a free glass of Prosecco*! A perfect reason to book a table at the winner of two Best Pub Awards in Coventry and Warwickshire!
There is free entry to St Mary’s Guildhall in Coventry for Mothers who dine at Tales of Tea on Mother’s Day. Enjoy a Mother’s Day brunch from the delicious new brunch menu and relax to live music performed by Chelsie Jade. More information here. *T&C’s apply.
Dine at The Arden Hotel and treat Mum to a delicious three course lunch! Their Mothering Sunday dining also includes a gift for every mother in the party. Three courses is £34.95. A children’s menu is available or alternatively a dish from the main menu for 1/2 price for children under 12. Book a table here
The perfect Mother’s Day treat is a traditional Afternoon Tea! Mallory Court Hotel and Spa are offering a traditional afternoon tea on Sunday 19th March with a gift for Mum for £37.50 per person.
You can browse other dining spots in Shakespeare’s England here.
A Luxurious Spa Gift
Encourage your hardworking Mum to kick back, it’s her turn to be looked after! Warwickshire offers a great selection of decadent spa retreats, whether she prefers a peaceful spa day with some downtime by the pool, or a relaxing spa break in the grand surroundings of a country house hotel. Looking for inspiration?
Visit our Shakespeare’s England Spa Guide to select the perfect Mother’s Day retreat for Mum.
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Thanks to the many independent and artisan businesses in Shakespeare’s England you can find a host of ideas for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Go traditional and send her a bespoke bunch of flowers, or treat her to a memorable experience such as cocktail making classes, or a behind the scenes tour of a World Famous Theatre!
Order a beautiful bespoke floral gift for Mum from the wonderful Flowers at Coombe. Based within the glorious Coombe Abbey Hotel , their talented florists can created a stunning arrangement tailored to your Mum’s favourite blooms. Available for collection or delivery within 5 miles of Coombe Abbey. More information here.
Does your Mum love the great outdoors? Take her on a countryside adventure with Go Cotswolds and book yourselves onto their hugely popular Cotswolds in a Day Tour! Explore some of the prettiest gems in the Cotswolds, take in the stunning scenery and discover some Cotswolds hidden gems too. Book a tour online, or purchase a gift voucher for Mum to redeem when she’s ready.
If Mum loves a cheeky tipple then why not gift her with a bespoke gin or rum gift from one of Shakespeare’s England’s independent distilleries? Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon offer a lovely range of gin and rum gift sets featuring their award-winning, carbon neutral spirits that are distilled with a twist of history. For something even more special, surprise her with a Distillery Tour to see how and where the magic happens, or a visit to Judith’s – the new Shakespeare Distillery Rum and Gin School in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. More information here.
Just down the road in Royal Leamington Spa is the Warwickshire Gin Company who produce their own gins, rum and vodka all inspired by local historical events within their small and unique distillery space in the Old Town. If you can’t decide on a bottled gift, reserve Mum a spot on their Unique Gin Tasting Experience which includes a tour of the distillery, and samples of their delicious drinks. She will love the opportunity to select her own favourite from the collection! More information here.
A Relaxing Break Away
Book a blissful weekend or short break for Mum in Shakespeare’s England! There is a wide choice of accommodation options from luxury country houses to chic town centre boutiques. After a busy day of exploring Warwickshire, she will be glad of a blissful nights sleep and a leisurely breakfast the next morning.
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Keep an eye on our What's on pages for a full calendar of events and activities taking place in Shakespeare’s England all year round.
We hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day in Shakespeare’s England and don’t forget to share your stories and adventures with us on social media – #MyShakespearesEngland.