Are you looking for Mothering Sunday events near you? We have rounded up some fabulous events that your Mum will love and some ideas where you can go with all the family on Mother’s Day. Read on for our Mother’s Day guide to what’s on in Somerset, near you.
This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10th March. The date varies each year and is always the forth Sunday of Lent.
Things to do on Mother's Day in Somerset
Mother’s Day at Leigh Court
Where: Pill Road, Abbots Leigh, North Somerset, BS8 3RA
When: Sunday 10th March 2 pm – 4 pm. Booking is essential.
What to expect: Enjoy a traditional or Sparkling Afternoon Tea experience in the Great Hall at Leigh Court.
Nestled on the edge of Leigh Woods, Leigh Court is an impressive Palladium Mansion House set in beautiful grounds, just a short distance from Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Expect a delicious afternoon tea of delicate finger sandwiches, exquisite cakes, pork and chutney rolls, mini savoury tarts and freshly baked scones with clotted cream. As you indulge in your afternoon tea, the tranquil sounds of their resident harpist will fill the air.
Price: Traditional Afternoon Tea £32; Sparkling Afternoon Tea £37
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Cadbury House
Where: Frost Hill, Congresbury, North Somerset, BS49 5AD
When: Sunday 10th March 2024. Booking is essential.
What to Expect: Experience an unforgettable Afternoon Tea extravaganza in The Great Room at Cadbury House. Treat your mum to an afternoon of elegance and delight as she sips on a complimentary welcome drink when you arrive, followed by a delicious menu of finger sandwiches, mouthwatering pastries and scones.
Price: Adults £32.00 per person; Kids £14.95
Mother’s Day Shoot and S’more, Bath
Where: Brocks Outdoor Adventure, Kelston, Bath, BA1 9AF
When: Sunday 10th March 2024. Booking is essential.
- 11.00 am
- 2.00 pm
What to Expect: Shoot alongside your Mum on our Target Archery Range and finish the session making S’mores around the Campfire. Brilliant outdoor fun for the whole family.
- Personalised welcome sign for Mum on your arrival!
- Take part in an hour of Target Archery
- Make S’mores and drink hot chocolate in the woods with Mum!
Price: Adults £30; Kids £20 (age 7 – 15)
Mother’s Day at the American Museum and Gardens, Bath
Where: Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD
When: Sunday 10th March 2024, 10 am to 5 pm (last entry 4:30 pm); Museum 11 am to 4 pm (last entry 3 pm)
What to Expect: Visit the new, family friendly, interactive exhibition American Road Trip and discover the American heritage and decorative arts in the museum.
Capture treasured moments with a free family photo shoot in the gardens . The first wave of daffodils bursting into bloom will be the perfect backdrop for the photoshoot. You’ll have the option to purchase photos afterwards. Booking is essential.
Enjoy a glass of prosecco in the Deli.
Price: Adults £16.50 (including gift aid); Kids £9.50 (age 5 – 17 years; Under 5’s FREE; Family tickets also available
Mother’s Day at Hestercombe
Where: Hestercombe Gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8LG
When: Sunday 10th March 2024. Booking is essential.
What to Expect: Treat your Mum to a Mother’s Day Lunch or Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the beautiful surroundings of the Bampfylde Hall and The Stables Restaurant at Hestercombe.
Lunch 2 or 3 courses – available 12 – 2:00pm.
Price: Lunch – 2 courses at £30 / 3 courses at £38 per person; Children’s menu 2 courses at £14 per child (under 12’s).
Traditional Afternoon Tea at £26 per person. Or Prosecco Afternoon Tea at £32.50 per person.
Afternoon Tea – Available 3.30 – 5.30pm (sittings at 3.30pm and 4.00pm).
Tickets cost £10 per person, and act as a deposit for the event – the remainder will be payable on the day.
Mother’s Day Tea at Dunster Castle and Watermill
Where: Dunster Castle Watermill Tearoom, Dunster, near Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6NY
When: Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2024, Booking essential. 10:00 – 11:30 | 12:00 – 13:30 | 14:00 – 15:30
What to Expect: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious tea at the Watermill Tearoom overlooking the River Avill. Enjoy a delicious spread of cakes, finger sandwiches and nibbles to celebrate Mother’s Day. Choose either a hot drink or prosecco when booking.
Price: Afternoon tea £15/person | £18.50/person with prosecco.
Admission is £17/Adult | £8.50/Child | £42.50/Family (Free to NT members)
The National Lottery Open week allows free entry to Dunster Castle and Mill on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th and Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March, when you show a lottery ticket or scratch card on arrival (one per adult and up to 3 children included).
READ MORE: A Family Day Out In Dunster
Special Mothering Sunday welcome tour of Montecute House
Where: Montecute, Somerset, TA15 6XP
When: Sunday 10th March 2024. Booking not needed.
Tours are approx. 40 minutes long, at
- 11.00 am
- 1.30 pm
What to Expect: The tour focuses on mothering throughout the ages and and the history of Montacute House.
Price: Normal NT admission applies.
The National Lottery Open week allows free entry to Montecute House between Saturday 9th and Sunday 17th March 2024, when you show a lottery ticket or scratch card on arrival (one per adult and up to 3 children included).
Mother’s Day afternoon tea at Fyne Court
Where: Fyne Court Music Hall, Fyne Court, Broomfield, Somerset, TA5 2EQ
When: Sunday 10th March 2024.
- 12:30 – 14:00
- 14:30 – 16:00
What to Expect: Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, savouries, scones and cakes handmade in their kitchens, plus a pot of tea of your choice. Afterwards, enjoy a wander around the woodland and see the first spring blooms.
Price: £22/person
Mother’s Day Bouquets at Stourhead National Trust
Where: Mere, BA12 6QD
When: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2024, between 10.30 am and 3.00 pm
What to Expect: Come and make a beautiful bouquet with fresh spring flowers and foliage this Mother’s Day weekend. Enjoy this activity on your own or as a family, and make a gift for someone special.
Discover the Palladian house, Garden Temples and stunning landscape garden.
Price: Bouquets will be £10 to be purchased at the event, on the day.
Admission is £20/Adult | £10/Child | £50/Family (Free to NT members)
The National Lottery Open week allows free entry to Stourhead from Saturday 9th to Sunday 17th March, when you show a lottery ticket or scratch card on arrival (one per adult and up to 3 children included).
Mothering Sunday Lunch at The Bishop’s Palace
Where: The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD
When: Sunday 10th March 2024. Choose from one of three sittings including either 12pm, 2pm or 4pm. Booking is essential.
What to Expect: Enjoy a special lunch this Mothering Sunday in the spectacular setting of the Undercroft at The Bishop’s Palace. Savour a menu truly fit for a special occasion with a selection of starters, mouth-watering mains and decadent desserts.
Price: Two courses for £27 or three courses for just £35 (children half price).
Lunch booking don’t include access to palace and the gardens, please ask about the special day ticket for diners.
READ MORE: A Guide To Visiting Wells With Kids
Mother’s Day at Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Where: Wambrook, Chard, TA20 3DH
When: Monday 4th March to Sunday 10th March 2024, 10 am to 5.00 pm.
What to Expect: Take your Mum along to Ferne Animal Sanctuary from March 4th to 10th for a week long celebration. Create a personalised card, vibrant paper flowers or bring the outdoors to your mum with a handmade unique bird feeder. All materials will be provided, just bring your creativity and love with you to Creative Corner. Plus, walk around the grounds, there are plenty of animals to see, pick up a trail and quiz at the visitor centre, there’s a playground for the children and a cafe.
Price: Entrance to the sanctuary will be just £1 per person on Mothering Sunday (10th March). Otherwise, £8.75 Adult; £7.70 Child (age 3–16); £27.45 for a family of two adults and up to three children (including gift aid).
Afternoon Tea at Sally Lunn’s, Bath
Where: Sally Lunns House, 4 North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX
What to Expect: Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea at the world famous tea and eating house in the centre of Bath. It’s one of the oldest houses in Bath and the kitchen museum shows the actual kitchen used by the legendary baker, Sally Lunn, in Georgian Bath to create the first Bath Bunn – an authentic regional speciality now known the world over. Check out the menu for what’s on offer.
READ MORE: Things To Do In Bath With Kids
Mother’s Day At Farrington’s Farm
Where: Farrington Gurney, Somerset, BS39 6UB
When: Saturday 9th March and Sunday 10th March 2024.
MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER WORKSHOP: Join expert florist, Tracy Carfield, to create a beautiful hand-tied bouquet of seasonal flowers, then enjoy a classic cream tea in the Cafe. Saturday 9th March 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm. £65/person
SUNDAY ROAST: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a hearty Sunday roast at Farrington’s Cafe. Locally-sourced meat is served alongside their homegrown potatoes and organic vegetables. Mum gets a FREE glass of fizz with her lunch (when booked in advance). Check out the menu for what’s on offer and prices.
GERT POSH TEA: Treat Mum to a visit to Farrington’s Cafe to enjoy a beautiful board of delicious handmade sweet and savoury treats alongside tea or coffee.
Available to eat in or take away, Monday – Saturday from 2pm. Booking and prepayment required with 48 hours notice.
£18.95 per adult dining in the café; £9.95 child portion dining in the café; or, £14.95 per adult to takeaway and £9.95 child portion to takeaway.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Wraxall Vineyard
Where: Wraxall Vineyard, Wraxall Road Wraxall, BA4 6RQ
When: Sunday 10th March 2024, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
What to Expect: Bring your Mum along to The View @ Wraxall Vineyard to celebrate Mother’s day with afternoon tea and a glass of Somerset sparkling. You’ll enjoy a selection of freshly made sandwiches, a scone with jam and clotted cream, a selection of mini desserts/cakes, a pot of tea or cafetiere coffee and a glass of Somerset sparkling wine.
Price: £30/person
READ MORE: The Best Vineyards And Wineries You Need To Visit In Somerset
The Hobbs Boat Pub, Lympsham
Where: Bridgwater Road, Lympsham, BS24 0BP
When: Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2024
What to Expect: Treat Mum to a well-deserved 3-course meal to remember this Mother’s Day. The Hobbs Boat pub serves roasts with all the trimmings (Sunday) and lots of Mum’s favourites, alongside tempting starters and show-stopping desserts.
Price: £19.99/person for 3 courses.
Mother’s Day Sparkling Afternoon Tea at Flourish, Glenavon
Where: Glenavon Farm, Bath Road, Saltford, Somerset, BS31 3TJ
When: Sunday 10th March 2024, at 3.00 pm
What to Expect: Celebrate Mother’s Day at Flourish with a selection of sandwiches and cakes, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam, plus tea or coffee and a glass of fizz.
Price: £35 per adult | £15 per child
READ MORE: The Best Farm Shops in Somerset
Other ideas for things to do on Mother's Day
Go on a family walk:
- Explore the beautifil scenery of Prior Park Landscape Garden – the daffodils will be in full bloom and there’s family games available to play in the Cabinet. To mark the day, there’s a big frame set-up to capture a memorable picture behind.
The National Lottery Open week allows free entry to Prior Park Landscape Garden between Saturday 9th and Sunday 17th March 2024, when you show a lottery ticket or scratch card on arrival (one per adult and up to 3 children included).
Go to Puxton Park:
- Mum’s go FREE at Puxton Park on Sunday 10th March 2024 with a paying child.
- There is a cafe and restaurant
- Check out the Farm Shop
Go to Old Down Country Park:
- Mum’s enter for £5 at Old Down Country Park on Sunday 10th March 2024 with a paying child.
- There is a cafe and restaurant (booking essential)
- 66 acres of open space featuring beautiful gardens, woodlands, play areas and an animal park.
- Check out the Farm Shop
Please note, every effort has been made to ensure that all information is correct at the time of publishing this post, but please check the venues website before travelling, as events may be amended or cancelled at short notice. Most of these events will need pre-booking.
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