March 30 marks Mothering Sunday; a day dedicated to showing your mum – or the maternal figures in your life – just how much you love ’em. It’s the perfect excuse to go on a fun day out together and make some memories in our big, bright, and brilliant capital city. So, if you’re in need of nudge in the right direction, here is our roundup of some of the best things to do for Mother’s Day in London.
1. Let your mum take centre stage with a trip to the West End
Treat your mum to an all-singing, all-dancing musical this Mother’s Day. With an abundance of wonderful West End shows to choose from, including Disney’s The Lion King, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, and of course – one to pull on every mum’s heartstrings: Mamma Mia; there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
2–3. Relax and unwind at a dreamy spa day
What better way to repay your mum for all the stress you’ve caused her over the years than with lovely, relaxing spa day?
💆♀️ AIRE Ancient Baths is a temple of tranquility, and the perfect spot for mums of London to let go of their worries, and indulge in some well-deserved ‘me time’.
💆♀️ The Chuan Spa at The Langham (one of London’s legendary and oh-so luxurious hotels) is offering a Mother’s Day special that will leave every mum feeling perfectly pampered.
4. Embark on a magical cocktail adventure
Escape the mundanity of day to day life with this immersive cocktail experience in London. Enter the magical land of Avora and become part of the story as you forage for your cocktail ingredients and help protect this mystical new world.
5. Attend the first ever family-friendly disco at the Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum has become pretty renowned for throwing truly epic silent discos. But March 28 marks the very first family-friendly ‘Dino Disco‘. Once the museum has closed to the public, the party-goers can head in, don a a pair of headphones, and have a whale of a time. A night at the museum sounds like the perfect way for the entire family to celebrate Mother’s Day together, don’t you think?
6. Treat your mum to a fancy hotel stay
If money is no object for Mother’s Day this year, then perhaps a sumptuous stay at a lavishLondon hotel will take your fancy. The Rosewood London, perched on the edge of Covent Garden, is offering an overnight stay for two with a complimentary bottle of champers, breakfast in bed, and access to the spa for £785. It’s certainly a way to one-up your siblings, hey?
7. Have a thrilling time at London’s first ever underground theme park
Here’s another Mother’s Day idea, perfect for the entire family. Babylon Park is London’s very first space-themed underground theme park – and it’s utterly out of this world. Ride on the capital’s only indoor rollercoaster, play on some nostalgia-inducing arcade games, or get competitive on the bumper cars; there’s something for everybody to enjoy inside this intergalactic playground.
8-11. Treat you mum to a mouth-watering afternoon tea
We personally think there’s no sweeter way to honour Mother’s Day than with a delicious afternoon tea. Need some inspiration? Here are some of our favourites in London.
🍰 The Adria in South Kensington offers one of the most charming and elegant backdrops to celebrate the important women in your lives. Dine on a carefully curated selection of sweet and savoury treats and wash them down with an assortment of teas, coffee, or perhaps even champagne. It is Mother’s Day, after all…
🍰 Richmond‘s beautiful Bingham Riverhouse is serving up an afternoon tea as delicious as its sweeping views of the river. And it you’re lucky, the weather might even be nice enough to sit out on the terrace. I certinarly wouldn’t count on it though.
🍰 The Ampersand sees your regular afternoon tea and raises you an award-winning afternoon tea. With a choice of two innovative options, each inspired by a neighbouring museum (the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum), these innovative and interactive afternoon tea experience are certainly like none other in the capital. The Science Afternoon Tea features the likes of a honey chocolate spaceman, whilst the Jurassic Afternoon Tea includes an apricot and lemon crémeux volcano eruption. Pretty unique, right?
🍰 On the subject of that nearby Natural History Museum; they’re also hosting an afternoon tea for Mother’s Day this year. Their ‘Inspired by Nature‘ afternoon tea will offer an array of sweet and savoury treats, created with the very best of British seasonal produce. Set amongst five acres of nature in their brand new Garden Kitchen, you can celebrate Mother Nature and your actual mother at the same time.
12. Watch a brilliantly boozy adaptation of a Jane Austen classic
Plied and Prejudice has taken the historic love story, put on a gin-soaked soiree, and enlisted five actors to play a whopping 20 characters. The result? Utterly side-splitting theatrical chaos. Soon to be taking to the stage of underground arts venue, The Vaults; Plied and Prejudice is the comedy theatre show, sure to be like nothing you (or your mum) has ever seen before.
13. Treat mum to a special live music brunch
A tried-and-tested Mother’s Day plan is a good old brunch. But how about levelling up the regular brunch and treating your mum to a live music brunch? Sounds pretty good, right? On Mother’s Day, beautiful Belgravia spot, Amélie, is hosting a Sunday Brunch, complete with live entertainment from the talented singer, Nina Barratt. Alongside their yummy brunch, all mums will be treated to a special gift from the pastry team, too.
14. Challenge your mum to a game of shuffleboard
Nothing says ‘I love you, mum’ like a competitive game of shuffleboard, right? Electric Shuffle has taken the classic game and given it a technological glow-up. Players will slide pucks down a board and try to land them in the right spot, high-tech cameras help keep score and record the very best moves, so the memories you make (or the arguments you have) with your mum can be cherished forever. Ain’t that sweet?
15. Take a mind-bending trip to London’s optical illusion museum
Paradox Museum is jam-packed with over 50 different optical illusion installations; each of which will excite, delight, and down-right confuse every visitor. Paradox also offers insights into the science behind some of the illusions, and also offers up some of the very best (and most unique) photo opportunities in the capital city. Perfect for a Mother’s Day outing, in our opinion!
16-20. Treat your mum to a delicious Mother’s Day dinner
We all know that the way to someone’s heart is via their stomach, right? Food is a tried and tested gift – and if you’re not gonna cook for mum; the least you can do is take her out for a slap-up meal instead. Here’s a few of our favourite restaurants in London.
🍽️ Over in Canary Wharf, you’ll find Marceline, the fabulous French brasserie that’s giving away complimentary takeaway madeleines to all other figures dining with them on Mother’s Day. Fantastique, right?
🍽️ Indulge in a Mediterranean Mother’s Day feast at Wildflowers. Inspired by the time that the founders spent in France, Italy and Spain; this beautiful Belgravia-based restaurant is a dreamy spot to while away the Mother’s Day afternoon with your loved ones.
🍽️ You’re getting two for the price of one in this addition to the round up because The Savoy is home to two restaurants that are simply perfect for Mother’s Day. The Savoy Grill will be serving up a menu of impeccable British and French cuisine within the opulent and oh-so sophisticated setting. The River Restaurant will be offering guests a Sunday menu, stuffed full with sensational seafood and a stylish and relaxed setting.
🍽️ Say grazie to your mamma with a trip to Bocconcino Soho. Indulge in a sensational seafood brunch, surrounded by elegant marble interiors. Bellissimo!
🍽️ One sure-fire way to maki your mama happy this Mother’s Day is with a visit to Sticks’n’Sushi. Offering delicious Japanese food with Danish influences; it’s the perfect spot for lunch with the family. Plus, on Sunday, March 30, guests will be treated to some complimentary handmade chocolates to mark the occasion.
21. Head out on a family-friendly CBeebies adventure
Is there a greater gift for a mum than seeing a huge smile on their child’s face? I don’t think so. And somewhere that little ones will be in their absolute element is CBeebies Rainbow Adventure, where some of today’s best-loved CBeebies characters await to greet them. Bringing characters from the likes of Hey Duggee, Bluey, JoJo & Gran Gran, and Mr Tumble straight out of the TV screen and into the real world, CBeebies Rainbow Adventure will transport you to a colourful world and take the entire family on an interactive adventure.
22. Help your mum unwind at a cosy London wine bar
We’re so grape-ful to have so many wonderful wine bars in London to spend some quality time with our mums. Wine bars are the ideal relaxing spot for wine, cheese, and a good old natter. An unbeatable Mother’s Day combo.
23. Become a star baker at The Big London Bake
Why watch a baking show with your mum when you could practically star in one yourself? Get ready to channel your inner Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, or Prue Leith at The Big London Bake. Grab your mum, step inside an actual baking tent, find your fully kitted-out station, and (hopefully) let your baking skills shine.
24. Have a really grape time at this vineyard tour
Yes, another Mother’s Day idea that involves wine. Don’t judge us, okay? The country’s leading wine producer, Chapel Down, are now inviting guests to its huge winery estate in Kent to indulge in the brand new Wine and Dine experience. Nestled in the depths of the Kent countryside, the experiences includes a guided vineyard and winery tour, a wine tasting experience, and a three course lunch at their onsite restaurant. Sounds like the perfect prezzie for all of the wine-loving mums out there.
25. Let mum choose her own perfect gift
Our final addition to this round-up of the best ways to treat your mum this Mother’s Day is with a gift card. And Fever has you well and truly covered with gift cards for some of the most marvelous and magical events and activities in the capital city. You’re guaranteed to find one to fit every type of mum out there. For music-lovers? Opt for a gift card to a gorgeous Candlelight concert. For artistic mums? A gift card to the fun-filled sip and paint experience, Neon Brush. And for any mums fancying a trip to the Wild West? A gift card for the immersive Moonshine Saloon, of course.