7 min readMother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to celebrate a special lady in your life. On Sunday 19 March, we’ll celebrate mums and mother figures in all of their glory and find special ways to thank them for everything they do for us.
In Greater Manchester, we recognise mums and mother figures come in all forms from marvellous mums to lovely grandmas, amazing aunties, spectacular ladies in your life, mother figures and even dads. So, it’s great that there are many different ways to show them what they mean to you this Mothering Sunday across the city-region. Whether you’re celebrating a foodie, a craft lover or someone who loves a spot of luxury this Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the best events and packages across the region to give them a day that is truly memorable.
1. Mother’s Day Dining at Peter Street Kitchen
Celebrate the leading lady in your life with a unique dining experience at Peter Street Kitchen, the Edwardian hotel’s prestigious restaurant. It doesn’t matter whether you fancy Japanese, Mexican or a selection of both at this award-winning fusion restaurant. Open especially for Mother’s Day from 12:30 pm to 7 pm, Peter Street Kitchen is the ultimate setting to indulge and unwind. She’ll even receive a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon to add a touch of sparkle to the celebrations.
2. Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at The Edwardian’s The Library Champagne Bar
Or, if the mother figure in your life has a bit of a sweet tooth, why not celebrate a unique afternoon tea experience and a complimentary glass of Moët & Chandon? The Library Champagne Bar at the Edwardian is the perfect setting and will be serving up afternoon tea from 12 pm to 4 pm on Mother’s Day. Featuring house-made patisseries, sandwiches and elegantly crafted cocktails, The Library provides a stunning location to relax and celebrate on this special Sunday. It really will be the finest Mother’s Day treat.
3. Luxury Gifts from Kimpton Clocktower
The Kimpton Clocktower hotel recognises that Motherhood comes in many forms - from super-mums to glam grans, tired new mums to special step-mums, dads taking on the job, remarkable aunties, godmothers, drag mothers, dog and cat mums. Whoever you’re celebrating this Mothering Sunday, The Kimpton Clocktower has a selection of lavish gifts that are bound to blow them away.
Their Manchester Weekender package gives the gift of an overnight stay in a premium room with £50 to spend in The Refuge. Available for stays of two nights only, this package will give them a luxurious weekend in the heart of the city. The hotel is perfectly positioned for theatre breaks, fine dining and enjoying all of the action of the city.
The Kimpton Clocktower’s Luxury Stay and Spa Package will provide a tranquil escape for two in a premium room right in the centre of the city’s hustle and bustle. The voucher includes a 30-minute relaxing massage and a 20-minute facial for two people in the comfort of their hotel room and breakfast (which cannot be used alongside MUM19 discount).
If those gifts don’t sound ideal for your mother figure, the hotel also offers Gift vouchers so you can treat your leading lady to an experience at Kimpton Clocktower that is just to her liking. Gift certificates can be put towards an overnight stay or food and drink at The Refuge – use code MUM19 for 19% off all vouchers.
4. Cake and fizz cruise
Set sail for the sweetest Mother’s Day celebration with Manchester River Cruises. Their cake and fizz cruise this Mothering Sunday is a unique and delicious experience that will make their day extra special. Take in the sights of the city as you sail along historic waterways, all with cake and a glass of bubbly. What could be better? Tea and coffee are also available along with a fully stocked bar. Let her drift away from her troubles and celebrate in style.
5. Mother’s Day Vegan Lunch Club
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Share some quality time with mum or mother figure this Mother’s Day at Altrincham’s Vegetarian Society Cooking School. This cooking-in-pairs experience gives you the chance to team up and create a delicious dish, and of course, have some laughs along the way. Learn to cook a Glazed Seitan Roast, Hassleback Potatoes, Roasted Onion, Apple, and Sage Stuffing and Rich Gravy. The expert tutors will guide you both through creating a sumptuous vegan roast before you devour it in the informal kitchen setting, because what’s the fun in cooking if you don’t get to eat it? But it gets better! The team at the Vegetarian Society Cooking School will even take care of the washing up, while you take home some delicious handmade chocolate truffles. The session costs £60 for two and there is only space for 6 pairs, so be quick.
6. Tatton Park Afternoon Tea
Mother’s Day falls in the stunning springtime, so what could be a better way to celebrate than taking in the beautiful blooms and getting back to nature? That’s why Tatton Park makes an ideal Mother’s Day trip out. Plus, they’re now offering a decadent afternoon tea in the Gardener’s Cottage tea room with freshly made sandwiches, mini cakes, scones and specially blended tea. At £26.95 per person, it’s the perfect gift! You can even add some sparkle with an additional glass of celebratory fizz for £5.
7. Puppy Yoga
Do you know a lovely lady that happens to love dogs? Whether she’s a dog mum herself or just adores four-legged friends, we’ve found the ultimate Mother’s Day experience. On Sunday 19th March, Paw Yoga is inviting you and your mother, mother figure, or loved one to celebrate Mother's Day at a puppy yoga Mother’s Day special. Stretch out your worries with 30 minutes of yoga, with puppies roaming around, and then enjoy 30 minutes of playtime with a special playlist designed especially for Mother’s Day. Sessions will run at 1 pm and 2 pm on Sunday 19 March.
8. Mother’s Day at Zouk
Treat your mum or mother figure to a feast this Mother’s Day at Zouk. Join Zouk for a special mouth-watering Sunday Roast with an Indian twist, and save mum the washing up. This Mothering Sunday Zouk is offering a welcome drink on the house and a delicious boxed cupcake for all mother figures to take home. There will also be a stunning flower display to mark the occasion, which will be ideal for social-media-savvy mums and plant lovers alike!
9. Mother's Day Unlimited Afternoon Tea Buffet
Manchester’s five-star hotel The Lowry is hosting a bottomless afternoon tea this Mother’s Day, which will make her feel like a superstar. The Lowry’s afternoon tea is known to be one of Manchester’s finest. Now it’s getting an exclusive upgrade and you can enjoy unlimited cakes, sandwiches, desserts, scones and live entertainment from local artists Jack Buckley Duo playing upbeat acoustics as well as a magician to entertain little ones. This bottomless afternoon tea will be served in the Grand Ballroom for one day only to make Mother’s Day extra-extravagant. The bottomless Mother’s Day afternoon tea is priced at £39.95 each for adults and £15 for children, sittings are available between 12 – 4pm on Sunday 27 March. Each table will be given a two-hour period in which to enjoy the bottomless afternoon tea.
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