Top Mother’s Day experiences and gift ideas 2024
Are you looking for the perfect gift to treat your mum or mother figure to in March? Look no further than our handy guide.
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday 10th March, and we have a whole host of fabulous experiences to treat your mum or mother figure to in March.
While flowers and chocolates are lovely gifts to give your mum, have you considered an experience for something extra special? Experience days are a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with your mum or mother figure, and perhaps you could choose something that’s on your bucket list, or pick an activity out of your comfort zone.
If there's one team who knows the best experiences for various occasions, it's the RadioTimes.com Going Out team. We have guides for thrill-seekers like the best skydiving experiences and best driving experiences, activities for families such as the best UK family days out, plus relaxing experiences like the best London spa days and best pottery classes.
We’ve selected the best Mother’s Day experiences in the UK, including classics like afternoon tea and spa days, to more out-there options such as goat yoga and immersive experiences. No matter what experience you choose for your mum, it’s bound to put a smile on their face because, after all, it’s come from their favourite person (you!).
For a full range of experiences, stay up to date with our Going Out section where we have UK-wide activities like the best Downton Abbey tours, most romantic UK filming locations, and Peaky Blinders tours.
Best Mother’s Day ideas at a glance:
- Hamilton at the West End, from £24
- Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA, from £26
- Two Together Railcard, £30
- London Zoo, from £32
- Waterloo: The Best of ABBA, from £32.95
- Entry to Kew Gardens and Palace for Two Adults, £43
- Yoga with Goats for Two in the Suffolk Countryside, £45
- VIP Funny Girls Show Tickets with Three Course Dinner and Fizz for Two,
£86.90£54 (save £31.90 or 38%) - Vegetarian Sushi and Asian Tapas Afternoon Tea for Two at Inamo,
£151.78£68.95 (save £82.83 or 55%) - Sparkling Afternoon Tea Edinburgh Bus Tour with Red Bus Bistro, £78
- Arcane Afternoon Tea for Two at Wands and Wizard Exploratorium, £84
- Alice in Wonderland VR Escape Experience for Four at MeetspaceVR,
£110£90 (save £20 or 18%) - Pottery Wheel Experience for Two, £95
- Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Oxford Tour, from £108
- Two's Company Spa Day for Two at Bannatyne Health Clubs,
£225£122 (save £103 or 46%) - Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour for Two Adults, £143.50
- 7,000ft Tandem Skydive, £155
- Three Course Meal with Sides and a Cocktail for Two at The Gherkin, £190
When is Mother’s Day in the UK?
While some countries have a history of celebrating mothers which goes back centuries, the modern day version of Mother's Day began in the United States in the early 20th century. The celebration occurs on a different day depending on the country you're in, with many countries holding the celebration in March or May.
In the UK, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of Lent, and this year, it’s on Sunday 10th March.
That means, at the time of writing, you have just over two weeks to buy your mum or mother figure something special to celebrate this important day. Luckily for you, we have some fantastic gift experience ideas.
Mother’s Day gift experiences 2024
Sparkling Afternoon Tea Edinburgh Bus Tour with Red Bus Bistro
What’s better than an afternoon tea? An afternoon tea with bubbly. And what’s better than an afternoon tea with bubbly? An afternoon tea with bubbly where you can see the sights of Edinburgh from the comfort of a lovingly-restored 1966 Routemaster. Obviously!
Enjoy an afternoon tea for two and take in Edinburgh’s most iconic sights, like the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.
Buy Sparkling Afternoon Tea Edinburgh Bus Tour with Red Bus Bistro for £78 at Buyagift
Another great way to explore a city is on foot, so be sure to take a look at the top London walking tours and Edinburgh ghost tours.
Yoga with Goats for Two in the Suffolk Countryside
For something truly unique to treat your mum to this Mother’s Day, head on down to a farm in Woodbridge, Suffolk for goat yoga. The experience does exactly what it says on the tin: it’s a one hour and 15-minute class with goats, and it has some fantastic health benefits, too, (as well as being a fun activity) like enhanced mood, lower blood pressure, and heightened flexibility.
Buy Yoga with Goats for Two in the Suffolk Countryside for £45 at Virgin Experience Days
Are you an animal lover? Then check out the best animal experiences.
Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Oxford Tour
To be or not to be, (having a fantastic Mother's Day outing) that is the question. Do you and your mum or mother-figure fancy yourselves as bookworms? Then this Shakespeare tour is for you. The full-day tour will see you visit Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's birthplace, Oxford and the beautiful Cotswolds. Plus, with all entrance fees and travel included, you can truly relax on this tour as you explore historic cities and structures.
Buy Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Oxford Tour from £108 at Luxury Escapes
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
If you grew up to the sound of ABBA’s Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Waterloo, and more, then this Candlelight concert is the perfect gift for your mum (and hopefully she’s a better singer than ours). The fabulous Morassi Quartet will be performing a setlist of ABBA’s greatest hits in a hall adorned with candlelight.
This concert will take place on Thursday 11th April.
Buy Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA tickets from £26 at Fever
Not in the mood for dancing to ABBA? Don't worry, there are plenty more candlelight concerts to see in 2024.
Vegetarian Sushi and Asian Tapas Afternoon Tea for Two at Inamo
Located in Covent Garden and Soho, Inamo restaurants are as innovative with their cuisine as they are stylish. In this Mother’s Day experience, you’ll share halloumi yakitori, shishito peppers, bang bang cauliflower and more savoury bits, as well as sweet treats like passionfruit mousse, vegan chocolate and raspberry lolly, and more. At the moment, this gift is almost half price (we won’t tell anyone if you don’t).
Looking for more things to do in the capital city? How about a theatre show? Check out our guide to the top London theatre shows and here's how to get cheap theatre tickets.
Two's Company Spa Day for Two at Bannatyne Health Clubs
Probably one of the most classic Mother’s Day treats is a trip to the spa. Virgin Experience Days has put together this package which lets you enjoy full access to the health club’s facilities, as well as a 40-minute treatment each. Choose between a ‘best foot forward’ massage paired with either a facial plus a hand and arm massage, or a back and scalp massage, or a hand, arm and scalp massage.
This experience is available at your chosen Bannatyne Health Club, and there are 39 locations to choose from.
London Zoo
We have not one but two animal experiences on this best list for your animal-loving parent! If you go down to Regent's Park today, you'll find London Zoo: a sanctuary for almost 15,000 animals. You'll get the chance to be up close to lions, tigers, penguins, and more.
Buy London Zoo tickets from £32 at Luxury Escapes
Alice in Wonderland VR Escape Experience for Four at MeetspaceVR
If you and your siblings are clubbing together to buy a Mother’s Day present, this next experience is perfect for the whole family. In the VR escape room, you’ll follow the White Rabbit to save Wonderland from the spell which has been cast by the Queen of Hearts.
Alice in Wonderland makes an appearance on our best escape rooms and best VR experiences lists, too.
Plus, for a complete guide to the best immersive experiences, check out the one the RadioTimes.com team have put together.
Hamilton at the West End
If you and your parent are local to London, why not spend an evening at the theatre? Hamilton is one of the most popular West End musicals for a reason — it’s the winner of 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, has won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a Grammy Award for the Best Musical Theatre Album.
Buy Hamilton tickets from £24 at London Theatre Direct
Arcane Afternoon Tea for Two at Wands and Wizard Exploratorium
Are your family Harry Potter fans? Then prepared to be spellbound by this interactive afternoon tea experience. You’ll use your magic wand to unlock ingredients and create your own teas, then enjoy sandwiches and desserts
Buy Arcane Afternoon Tea for Two at Wands and Wizard Exploratorium for £84 at Buyagift
Are you into fantasy? Take a look at The Cauldron in East London, and here are the top Harry Potter tours.
7,000ft Tandem Skydive
Are you and your mum adrenaline junkies? If so, this tandem skydive experience is one you can tick off your bucket list together. Strapped to a skydiving professional, you’ll reach speeds of up to 120mph before your parachute opens and you descend to the ground, enjoying breath-taking views as you go.
Buy 7,000ft Tandem Skydive for £155 at Virgin Experience Days
For more experiences which will keep you on your toes, take a look at the best UK zombie experiences and best F1 experiences.
Entry to Kew Gardens and Palace for Two Adults
Explore the magnificent gardens and palace at Kew with this Red Letter Days package. There’s no better time than spring to visit Kew Gardens, where you can stroll through the World Heritage Royal Botanic Gardens, then enter the glasshouses to explore plants from all over the globe.
Buy Entry to Kew Gardens and Palace for Two Adults for £43 at Red Letter Days
For more fun activities like this, take a look at the best London experience gifts.
VIP Funny Girls Show Tickets with Three Course Dinner and Fizz for Two
Are you based in Blackpool? If so, this next experience is for you. Funny Girls has dominated Blackpool’s entertainment scene since 1994 and it shows no sign of slowing down. Before the show, you’ll be treated to a three course meal in the Funny Girls restaurant; choose from delicious dishes like mango and chilli prawns, salmon fillet, and baked summer berry cheesecake, all while sipping on some bubbly.
For more laugh-out-loud entertainment, we've put together a guide to the best London comedy shows.
Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour for Two Adults
Not only will you and your mum enjoy a delicious afternoon tea, comprised of sandwiches (marmalade included), cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam, and hot drinks, but you'll learn about famous London landmarks from the comfort of a double decker bus, too.
Each table comes with a unique built-in screen featuring an animated Paddington and Mrs Bird, who will tell you all about the London landmarks, like Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and St Paul's Cathedral.
Buy Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour for Two Adults for £143.50 at Virgin Experience Days
Three Course Meal with Sides and a Cocktail Each for Two at Searcys at The Gherkin
This next experience is a little pricey, but if you've got the cash to splash, you may as well spend it on your mum. Head up to the 40th level of The Gherkin and take in the breath-taking views while tucking into a three course meal and a cocktail.
Be sure to take a look at our complete guide to the best London rooftop gardens to try this year.
Waterloo: The Best of ABBA
Is your mum a Dancing Queen? Then get her tickets to Waterloo: The Best of ABBA – The Arena Show tour in an arena near you! There are plenty of cities to choose from, such as Glasgow, Newcastle and Leeds. With a complete live cast and band, stunning visuals, costumes and choreography, this tribute show looks back at ABBA's incredible rise to stardom.
Buy Waterloo: The Best of ABBA tickets from £32.95 at Ticketmaster
Calling all Super Troopers! Why not get ABBA Voyage tickets, too?
Pottery Wheel Experience for Two at Poppins Pottery
What better way to spend Mother's Day celebrations than learning a new skill together? Whether you think pottery could become a hobby or just a fun afternoon out for the two of you, head on down to Poppins Pottery in Devon for an unforgettable experience and for a pottery keepsake, too.
In this experience, you and your mum will get to design your own pot then get behind the potter's wheel to create it. It will then be kiln-fired and posted to you, to take pride of place in your home.
Buy Pottery Wheel Experience for Two at Poppins Pottery for £95 at Buyagift
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Two Together Railcard
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