Feeling adventurous? then a hot air balloon ride may be just what you need to do to get you and your mum’s adrenaline pumping this Mother’s Day.

You’ll get to soar above the clouds up to a height of 5000 feet, taking in views in every direction of the British countryside and seeing the world from a new, breathtaking perspective.

Before the flight, a fully qualified CAA pilot will go through all the safety instructions for hot air ballooning before you set out on an unforgettable adventure.

This Mother’s Day, Petersham Nurseries will be hosting a unique floral focussed masterclass at their Covent Garden location. 

The hand-tied bouquet workshop will teach guests how to create wild, dramatic arrangements with colourful, seasonal blooms and foraged asymmetric greenery. 

The class will also include light refreshments and guests will be able to take their bouquet home and either gift it to a loved one or place it on display for all to see.

Book Petersham Nurseries Hand-Tied Bouquet Workshop

If your mum is a gin or whisky lover she’s sure to appreciate this day out at a distillery tour and tasting session in the beautiful Cotswolds. 

You’ll get to see and smell a range of artisan spirits being made, from single malt whisky to gin, and then taste them at the end! 

The beautiful tasting room that ends the tour is always a delight as guests sample the various spirits produced by this award-winning distillery along with a well-stocked gift shop and on-site café so you can pick up your favourites after the tasting or sit down to a tipple or glass of tea and soak up sights of the surrounding countryside.

Overlooking the Shoreditch skyline, Laurel’s On The Roof at the Mondrian Shoreditch is the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day.

 Not only will Laurel’s be treating Mum’s to a free Sunday Roast when guests book a table of 4 or above, but following an indulgent lunch, diners will also be able to enjoy an intimate showing of feel-good movie Mamma Mia in the Curtain Club’s screening room with an array of post-dining refreshments available at the private bar.

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If you’re looking for a fun activity to do this Mother’s Day, look no further than this spring bulb centrepiece workshop at Bank House.

Hosted by Nikki from locally-based Studio Home, this class is a great way to spend quality time with your mum while taking home a beautiful centrepiece to sit beautifully in your space. 

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Take a walk on the wild side this Mother’s Day with this unforgettable guided expedition over the roof of London’s O2. 

Suspended above the iconic tent canvas, you will make the 365m journey to the summit, 52m above ground level. With the help of your climb guide, you’ll make your way up to the walkway before attaching to the climb system and beginning your ascent.

At its steepest, the walkway has an incline of 28 degrees on the way up and 30 on the way back down. Once at the top, you can breathe in the incredible views of London stretching in every direction, and take some epic photos, before heading back down to earth. Talk about a Mother’s Day to remember.

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa has partnered with local florists ‘Flowers by Passion’ to offer a wonderful event for the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. 

Open to those looking to celebrate the occasion or try something new with their loved one, the floral workshop will take place on Wednesday 29 March from 2-5pm at The Gainsborough Bath Spa, the luxury hotel in the heart of Bath. 

Guests can enjoy a tranquil afternoon, surrounded by beautiful flowers which they can take home afterwards. Expert florist, Jo Wood, will be teaching the intricate art of hand tied floral arrangements and sharing tips on how to arrange flowers for your home, whilst covering topics such as floral selection, foliage, and focal flowers. Each attendee will also be able create their own beautiful bouquet to take home as a reminder of love and appreciation this Mother’s Day

Treat your mum to views overlooking the South Bank at Skylon.

For Mother’s Day, the restaurant will be offering specially selected dishes, while mums will receive a complimentary cocktail.

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Treat your mother to a truly indulgent afternoon tea this Mother’s Day at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Guests will enjoy a delicious selection of sandwiches, pastries, scones and more in the Grand Saloon, a marble-lined Regency rooms, which features twinkling chandeliers and a fine art collection.

Created by London-based baker, Lily Vanilli, the afternoon tea includes a generous array of savoury bites and sweet cakes, from a puff pastry sausage roll packed with Cornish sausage meat and madeleines topped with lapsang-souchong glazed salmon to Lily Vanilli’s signature layered chocolate sponge cake and mini sticky toffee puddings.

Set in the beautiful Somerset House and named after Sir James Pennethorne, Pennethorne’s has launched its sparkling afternoon tea, just in time for Mother’s Day. 

The special offering includes a selection of savoury snacks, sweet treats and freshly baked scones, with Cornish clotted cream & strawberry preserve. 

Enjoy your afternoon with some freshly brewed tea or coffee and a glass or a bottle of Hattingley Classic Reserve tp complete your Mother’s Day.

Enjoy an extra special afternoon tea from talented executive pastry chef Cherish Finden at Pan Pacific London.

The hotel serves as the perfect backdrop for a relaxing afternoon tea catching up with the family while enjoying an array of sweet treats bursting with flavour – like the mandarin and white chocolate mousse with orange marmalade or the crispy wonton with aromatic duck and tofu. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

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Hush Mayfair is offering a delicious afternoon tea, which is sure to be the perfect treat for Mother’s Day

Situated in the beautiful brasserie or captivating courtyard, guests can indulge in delicate and flavourful finger sandwiches – think honey roast ham and mustard; oak cured salmon with chive crème fraiche; and traditional cucumber and butter on fluffy white bread. 

Scones are, of course, a must and served with lashings of raspberry jam and clotted cream. 

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Afternoon tea on a boat isn’t something that happens every day, making this the perfect occasion to get out on the water while sipping on a glass of bubbly champagne.

Guests can board the Sunborn London for afternoon tea and an overnight stay on the luxury yacht, which is moored at the Victoria docks, and enjoy Champagne afternoon tea filled with sweet and savoury treats. 

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Take in the light-drenched lounge of the Corinthia while enjoying a luxury afternoon tea, filled with grace, charm and tradition. Guests can go for the traditional afternoon tea or the grand caviar afternoon tea which is sure to make your mum feel like the queen she is.

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The iconic restaurant and grand cafe is known for its afternoon tea, which includes an assortment of finger sandwiches, cakes, fruit scones with homemade jam and more.

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The Gantry is putting together a Mother’s Day brunch on 19 March, which will be the perfect way to spend an afternoon celebrating your mother this year. 

From toasted sourdough bread, wild mushroom falafel, with buffalo yogurt dip to eggs benedict with honey roasted ham and hollandaise sauce, there is a delightful range of dishes to choose from.

For a truly indulgent mother’s day this year, head to one of London’s most stylish Italian restaurant, Sette, in the heart of Knightsbridge, where mums will be celebrated with the ultimate spa and brunch experience. 

Enjoy free-flowing champagne along with a delicious selection of dishes seared scallops and lobster tagliolini. 

To complete the afternoon, there will be live entertainment with the most delightful song repertoire from the restaurant’s resident singer. 

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Isabel, Mayfair’s elegant hideaway spot has recently launched its decadent weekend brunch menu, making it a great spot, for Mother’s Day this year.

The brunch à la carte menu features classics such as poached St Ewe’s egg with crushed avocado served on sourdough with chilli, an indulgent croque monsieur, and eggs benedict with lashings of hollandaise.

Elsewhere for those in search of something more substantial, there are larger plates including fried chicken with waffles and maple syrup, pancakes with whipped cream and banana or berries and pain perdu with crème fraiche and a dusting of cinnamon. 

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Venture into the heart of London’s St James for a Mother’s Day to remember at Quaglino’s. The famous brasserie-style restaurant will have live music and a delicious Sunday lunch menu on hand, with three courses for £70,

Guests will be able to enjoy truly indulgent dishes from the restaurant’s Mother’s Day menu, in stunning surroundings with the sounds of London’s best live music artists.

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Let your Mother’s Day be an opportunity to truly unwind and relax with a luxury spa day and lavish afternoon tea for two.

Enjoy a 50-minute sculpting body massage or an exfoliating facial, along with the thermal spa before indulging in a delicious afternoon tea to complete the fabulous day.

Enjoy a heavenly spa treat at a Bannatyne Health Club this Mother’s Day.

Guests will have access to a sauna, swimming pool, steam room and gym, where you’ll be able to lay back, relax and let a therapist pamper you from head to toe with a set of luxurious treatments.

You’re sure to be left feeling relaxed and recharged with the various treatments on offer from the Elemis pro-glow brilliance facial to a tension-busting Swedish back and scalp massage.

Treat yourself and your mum to some well-deserved self-care time with a visit to Beauty and Melody Spa, located at the 5-star Montcalm Royal London House in Liverpool Street. 

For the ultimate spot of pampering, escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in this serene oasis with one hour’s access to the spa’s state-of-the-art facilities, which include an eight-metre pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and relaxation areas. 

If that’s not enough to help you unwind, then head to one of the private treatment rooms, where an experienced therapist will take care of the rest. Sink into utter tranquillity with a 25-minute massage to work out those aches and pains, followed by a 25-minute body scrub to leave your skin silky smooth. What bliss!

Nestled in more than 1,000 acres of Sussex countryside, Gravetye Manor, is a magnificent 16th Century, award-winning country house hotel with 17 lovingly-restored bedrooms and suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant and historic gardens, making it the perfect UK spring retreat this Mother’s Day. 

Combining old-world charm and modern-day features, the family-owned property provides a warm and personal ‘country-house’ feel that allows guests to feel ‘at home’, with a range of amenities and memorable experiences that are sure to make every mum feel special.

For Mother’s Day, mums and their families can indulge in a  scrumptious afternoon tea, which includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, a selection of sandwiches and fruit scones served with Gravetye berry jam & clotted cream.

During your stay, you can go for relaxing walks amongst the gardens, or enjoy a range of in-room beauty treatments, from manicures and facials to massage, reflexology, skin care detoxes.

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Treat your mother to an unconventional creative escape this Mother’s Day at Birch, a hotel and member’s club in Cheshunt and Selsdon.

Spend Mother’s Day Weekend at the stunning estate and enjoy a range of cultural activities from pottery classes and focaccia bread-making forest yoga and sound healing.

Oh, and if you book for Friday and Saturday night you’ll get Sunday night for free on Birch, allowing you and your mum to truly have a restorative Mother’s Day.

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If you’re looking to treat your mum to a spa break close to home, The Westin London City is a go-to spot for total relaxation. This five-star hotel on the edge of the River Thames allows hotel guests to put their wellbeing first with a wide range of spa treatments and a fitness studio.

And if you’re looking for great food and drink options, you can enjoy riverside dining at its wine bar Hithe and See and all-day dining destination Mosaic.

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Wellness is the focus at Champneys’ four elegant countryside health spa resorts that help guests to rest and re-energise. If you’re looking to do just that for Mother’s Day, visit one of the two luxury spa hotels and indulge in a variety of activities from bootcamps to spa treatments.

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Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, Sparrow Italia is a great option for those looking for a delicious meal in opulent surroundings. 

Guests can celebrate Mother’s Day with a limited edition cocktail, Amore Di Mama (£17), which translates to “mother’s love”, alongside a delectable Italian menu, which includes a variety of traditional Mediterranean dishes that are of the highest quality and are sustainably sourced.

If you’ve got a shopping trip to Harrods planned for Mother’s Day, make sure you’re making a stop at Chai Wu, the luxury Chinese restaurant on Harrods’$2 5th floor. 

Serving Asian cuisine using the highest quality produce, with a range of fresh and vibrant dishes in a theatrical yet elegant setting, Chai Wu’s menu is a kaleidoscope of Asia. 

Menu highlights include the Beijing duck served with pancakes and pillowy mantou-bread buns and a selection of pairing sauces along with wagyu puffs filled with tender chunks of high-grade Japanese beef.

STK fans are sure to appreciate this bottomless Sunday roast on offer this Mother’s Day.

Spoil your mum with a delicious Sunday Roast menu that features delectable dishes with a state-side twist including the roast of beef empire state pudding with beef shin, carrots, and parsnips, served with a side of triple cooked chips and mac & cheese. 

This Mother’s Day, Big Penny Social is making sure that there’s a treat in store for mum’s everywhere with an indulgent and delicious roast lunch, a complimentary glass of Prosecco and music from pianist Rick Simpson and his esteemed trio.

Treat your leading lady to a Mother’s Day to remember at sky-high fine-dining restaurant, Bōkan 37.

Nestled in the heart of Canary Wharf and 37 floors above the city, spoil your mum with a bottomless brunch experience in the clouds, complemented by stunning 360° views of London’s iconic skyline.

Tuck into a selection of tasty dishes, from venison tartare, croissant pudding and avruga caviar beurre blanc to cod with fresh pea, wild garlic and pea velouté.

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Celebrate your Mother at Tattu this Sunday and indulge in a special three-set menu, featuring exclusive dishes for one weekend only. 

Enjoy a welcome Ruby Rose Laurent Perrier cocktail and a specially reinvented Cherry Blossom dessert, the Garden of Life along with classic dishes from balsamic teriyaki salmon to caramel soy aged beef fillet.

For a Sunday lunch treat on Mother’s Day, look no further than Quaglino’s for a classic and elegant experience. 

With a selection of delicious food, the best wines and champagnes and an eclectic music lineup, Quaglino’s is ready to bring the glamour, complete with soulful live music from Katy and Otty.

Opening for the first time on a Sunday, treat your mum to an unforgettable fine-dining experience at Alex Webb on Park Lane. 

Enjoy a special three-course lunch, which begins with a pink champagne cocktail and a Devon crab tart with pickled cucumber and Exmoor caviar, before diving into menu highlights including beef carpaccio with pickled shimeji; steamed turbot & scallop mousse and a showstopping caramel tart with marmalade gel, kumquats, clotted cream ice cream for the dessert. Sounds good to me.

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This Mother’s Day, celebrate the women that are most special to you with an unforgettable dining experience at Aqua Shard.

While taking in the stunning city views, guests will be able to enjoy fine cuisine, ranging from whiskey-cured salmon served with blood orange to West Country lamb saddle with English feta and onion tart, red pepper and black olive jus.

Oh, and as a gift to mothers, the restaurant has partnered with Flowerbx pairing their contemporary British dishes with a stunning bouquet of 25 yellow tulips, beautifully presented at the table before you arrive. 

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Take a trip to Italy for a festa in famiglia with a Mother’s Day brunch at acclaimed restaurant, Theo Randall at the InterContinental. 

Inspired by traditional dishes and utilising the best of seasonal ingredients, dine on an authentic menu, paired with unlimited prosecco, hugo spritz or the iconic negroni sbagliato. 

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Make your mum feel special this Mother’s Day at St Pancras Brasserie. Treat her to an unforgettable lunch with a special set menu of seasonal delights and fizz, including a bottle of Floris ‘A Rose For…’ perfume for the special person. 

Highlight dishes on the menu include French farmhouse terrine with fruit chutney and walnut bread, wild mushroom gnocchi topped with a rich truffle sauce and a selection of desserts, from sticky banana pudding to rhubarb and ginger cheesecake.

Book Mother’s Day lunch with fizz at St Pancras Brasserie by Searcys

For Mother’s Day this year, why not treat mum to a lovely roast at the female-led Rose & Crown pub.

Indulge in their sumptuous roast dinners with all the trimmings, such as roast rump of British beef with Yorkshire pudding and braised red cabbage and celebrate your mum with a hearty meal.

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If a restaurant could feel like a warm hug, Gloria is it. From the kitschy 70s decor to the deliciously comforting dishes including sourdough pizzas and creamy burrata, you’ll feel the love while sharing a meal with your mum at this celebrated trattoria. 

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