Things to Do This Mother’s Day in Essex 2024

Discover the perfect way to spoil the number one lady in your life this Mother’s Day in Essex, from decadent afternoon teas to relaxing spa days. Show your mum some love this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Event at Old Macdonald’s Farm

If you’re going to be with the kids this Mother’s Day in Essex, then Old Macdonald’s Farm is an ideal place to visit for the whole family to enjoy! Their Mother’s Day Event is not to be missed – all mums will get FREE tea on the day, which will be very much needed to keep them fuelled for fun activities. Enjoy exciting puppet shows, thrilling rides, and visit the animals who are likely to be looking after their adorable newborns this time of year. It’s not just the human mums that are celebrating at Old Macdonald’s Farm it seems!

Spa Day at the Roslin Beach Hotel

Mum life can be stressful, so why not book yours a spa day in Essex this Mother’s Day to help her relax and unwind? The Roslin Beach Hotel Retreat offers luxurious treatments designed to revitalise both the mind and body. Spoil your mum with a full body massage, mani-pedi, or facial. For expecting mums, their ‘Mother to Be’ package is the perfect gift to celebrate their first Mother’s Day, with a pre-natal massage, beauty booster facial, and more. If you want to go above and beyond for the special woman in your life, make it an overnight stay!

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea with Michael Bublé Tribute at Wivenhoe House

Treat your mum to a wonderful afternoon tea at the Park Brasserie, Wivenhoe House. Taking place on both Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th March from 1pm-4pm, each guest will receive a refreshing welcome drink alongside a delicious afternoon tea spread. Indulge in sweet treats and savoury delights! Whilst you eat, enjoy live entertainment by a Michael Bublé tribute act. Sing along to hit song such as Cry Me A River, Just Haven’t Met You Yet, and more. To top it all off, each mum will receive their own gift. What better way to spend Mother’s Day in Essex?

Vineyard Tour & Tasting at Saffron Grange

If there’s anything your mum deserves this Mother’s Day, it’s a good glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Lucky for you, Saffron Grange is a beautiful vineyard in Essex hosting tours and tastings all year round. This family-run vineyard is located on gently sloping hills just outside of the beautiful town of Saffron Walden – their Spring/Summer tours are open from May-October, whilst their Winter Tours take place from November-March. These experiences are greatly informative, not just on the production of their delicious wines, but on the history of the local area (Woolly Mammoths once roamed here!). After your tour, enjoy the beautiful views all around you as you taste their award-winning wines and graze on a delicious cheese, seafood or charcuterie board. An idyllic day out for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Carvery Lunch at Stoke by Nayland Resort

If afternoon tea doesn’t tickle your fancy this Mother’s Day, why not enjoy a classic British roast dinner instead? Stoke by Nayland Resort will be hosting a mouthwatering Carvery Lunch this Mother’s Day in Essex. Gather the family and enjoy a three-course meal, featuring four meat options and all the trimmings, in their Lakes Restaurant. If you’re looking to spoil your mum even more, why not surprise her with a Stoke by Nayland Resort gift voucher? Treat her to an afternoon tea experience, a relaxing spa day, or even a golf coaching experience! 

Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Down Hall

Treat your mum to something as sweet as she is this Mother’s Day at Down Hall! Their Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in Essex is not one to be missed, with a wonderful assortment of sweet and savoury delights and delicacies to satisfy your taste buds, paired with your choice of tea or coffee. If you want to up the ante on the celebrations, add a glass of Champagne to toast! All nominated mums in attendance will also receive a gift. If you fancy making a weekend of it, why not book to stay in one of Down Hall’s beautifully elegant rooms?

Visit to Audley End House & Gardens

For a beautiful Mother’s Day out with the whole family, head to Audley End House & Gardens in Saffron Walden. Stroll around the breathtaking grounds of this decadent mansion and explore the interiors of what used to be one of the largest and most magnificent homes in Jacobean England. Admire the gardens designed by Capability Brown, as well as the stunning restored parterre and the kitchen gardens. Say hello to the horses in the stable yard before heading to the tearooms for a scrumptious bite to eat!

Two Island Cream Tea Cruise with Topsail Charters

For a more unique cream tea experience this Mother’s Day, join Topsail Charters for their Two Island Cream Tea Cruise! Hop on board a historic sailing barge – setting off from the Quay, the barge glides downstream, passing by the Victorian Promenade Park. It cruises by the imposing statue of Byrhtnoth, a sentinel against the ancient Viking invaders of Maldon. Drifting further, it meanders by Northey Island, a bird sanctuary under the care of the National Trust, and past Heybridge Basin, the gateway to the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal. Finally, it heads towards Osea Island before making its way back. Whilst you sail and take in the spectacular views of the Essex coast, indulge in a scone topped with a dollop of fresh cream and jam, washed down with a cup of tea or coffee.

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