Mother's Day

Mother's Day comes around again on Sunday 27 March 2022 and there are some wonderful events happening across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, from relaxing treats and scrumptious afternoon teas, to memorable days out and unique experiences. 

Below we have compiled some of the best events, special offers and places to visit across the city and county to get you inspired, so you can have a great day together and celebrate the wonder of these brilliant women!

Get Creative

If your mum is the creative type, there are a number of workshops over the Mother’s Day weekend, from the crafty to the arty.

Over at the gorgeous Hanwell Wine Estate they're hosting an Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop, Felt Bowl Workshop and Bentwood Chair Making Workshop, guided and demonstrated by an expert tutor. Taking place within their 100sqm craft barn, you'll take in the estate's beautiful surroundings for inspiration. All tools and materials are provided, as well as refreshments, such as a scrumptious homemade 2-course lunch and glass of local wine included in some of the workshops! Further within the estate, you can take your mum on a leisurely stroll around the serene vineyard and lake or treat her to a bottle (or two!) of beautiful locally grown wine within the estate's wine shop.

If your mum loves whipping up beautiful crafts she may want to try Debbie Bryan’s Mother’s Day events. Enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea in their picturesque Lace Market gallery and tea room before indulging in ceramic painting where you’ll be able to paint your own beautiful designs onto a vintage ceramic saucer. Or, later in the afternoon, join their Cream Tea & Craft experience where you’ll indulge in homemade treats before being introduced to gilded design as you design your own gilded tea light. 

Historic Treats

Travel just a short way out of the city and you can find a number of gorgeous historic venues that will certainly delight in their beautiful landscapes and magical surroundings.

Treat your mum like the queen she is at the exquisite Belvoir Castle over the Mother’s Day weekend with a indulgent Afternoon Tea. Enjoy champagne, sandwiches, handmade scones and pastries served in the regency-style tea room of the Castle in which Afternoon Tea was invented! Upgrade your visit to include a free-flow tour around the castle, which was a key filming location in all three series of the regal blockbuster, The Crown.

With spring just on the horizon, it’s the ideal time to get out and explore the newly blooming flowers. You and your mum can enjoy an amble amongst the snowdrops at Belvoir Castle whilst soaking up the beautiful crisp spring air.

Explore Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum, a not-for-profit museum dedicated to commemorating and keeping alive the mining and social history of the area! They will be offering homemade cakes and tea for free to celebrate this special day. The museum has an incredible collection of artefacts and memorabilia amassed over years from several donations, and entry is completely free.

Unique Events

If a spot of live music is your mum's thing, sit back and relax as the University Choir and Philharmonia take you on a musical journey with a distinctly European flavour. Or head down to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham to enjoy a cutting-edge musical production of War of the Worlds, starring Strictly’s Kevin Clifton as The Artilleryman and Blue’s Duncan James as Parson Nathaniel.

Over at Peggy's Skylight, celebrate Mother's Day with an afternoon and evening of Jazz. Their warm and inviting venue is hosting two shows on this special day. For the first show, the exceptional Pat McCarthy Quartet alongside Shanon Reilly will deliver a spellbinding performance sure to get your feet tapping! Their second show is free to enjoy and will invite professional or amateur musicians to perform with Peggy’s house band to showcase jazz repertoire to a listening audience.

Alongside Peggy’s captivating live music, you and your mum can enjoy their mouth-watering mezze menu; small speciality dishes of joy from around the world. Peggy’s Skylight is one of a few Jazz Clubs outside of London and therefore is a popular venue! To avoid disappointment, reserve a seat for one of these shows as soon as possible.

Delectable Dining

There are dozens of amazing restaurants and venues throughout Nottinghamshire offering super special set menus and treats for your mother throughout the weekend, so it is definitely worth having a browse of our special offers page for a full list, but there are some stand out events to consider too.

Enjoy a trip out to the breath-taking Thoresby Park where you can indulge in a fantastic Mother’s Day Lunch at their courtyard cafe. They’ll be serving a delightful Mother’s Day menu with all local produce and a choice of meats and veggie options. 

At The Crew Yard Café & Bistro, you and your mum can enjoy some alfresco dining within their beautiful tranquil courtyard. Choose either two or three courses of delectable dishes from their special Mother's Day menu, made from the freshest, high-quality ingredients. 

A traditional roast dinner is surely the classic way to celebrate Mothering Sunday, and with an amazing reputation for their home-cooked fayre and gorgeous countryside views, the Fox and Hounds will not disappoint. Located in the charmingly named Blidworth Bottoms in rural Nottinghamshire, it's the perfect place for a spot of lunch after a countryside walk or a visit to one of the brilliant nearby attractions like Newstead Abbey or Patchings Art Centre. They also have a dedicated children's menu and are located just a short drive from White Post Farm Centre if you're planning a fun family day out. 

If you're looking for something across the day, Gusto Italian have some great Mother's Day options, including a bottomless brunch, lunch and dinner options. They’ll even have a special something waiting for the Mum in your life!

Treat your mum to an award-winning, Fine Indian Dining experience at Anoki. You'll be seated within opulent and lavishly decorated surroundings whilst choosing from an indulgent mother's day menu that gives a contemporary take on classical Indian dishes!

The Cosy Club's visually striking interior designed for ultimate comfort makes it the perfect venue for celebrating Mother's Day in style! Settle down for an exquisite selection of Afternoon Tea, starting from just £9 per person.

Give your mum a day to remember and take a trip to Latin America! Las Iguanas are giving a free glass of bubbles to mum's this Mother's Day.




Tasty Treats

Nottingham's ever-growing independent doughnut company, Doughnotts, is selling some delicious special edition doughnuts to celebrate Mother's Day! You can either buy from their three special addition doughnuts in-store or purchase their Mother's day doughnut box, which is delivered straight to your door.