Things to do with your mum: 15 activities she’ll adore

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Things to do with your mum

by Jack White |
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Things to do with your mum seem like tricky terrain to navigate. Restaurants are always booked up weeks in advance, the same old afternoon tea can get a little boring, and let's not talk about a classic spa day. Although all these things are very fun, sometimes we want something slightly different.

If you're stuck on ideas with what to treat your mum to (because let's be real - they deserve it!), then don't worry because we've got you covered.

Whether it's their birthday, you're celebrating something good or just want to go out for a nice day, here's loads of ideas to surprise your mum with.

Here's the best 15 things to do with your mum

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Spa day

It's an obvious choice for a reason - mum's absolutely love to be treated to a trip to the spa (who doesn't tbf?). If you've got the cash to splash, there's loads of UK spas that offer special Mother's Day themed packages at this time of year. And if you don't? Some quiet time away from the kids, a bottle of prosecco and some sheet masks will do the job.

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Gusbourne's The Nest Vineyard Tour

Ahem, did somebody say wine? What better way to treat your mum than by taking her around an amazing vineyard - and no, you don't have to fly to the south of France to get the real deal. Gusbourne's 'The Nest' is right here in the UK - Kent, to be exact - and you can even stay for lunches, tastings and more, from just a mere £30. Amazing.

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Head to your local pub

Who says the pub is just for dads and their lads? Having a few glasses of wine with your mum in the convivial atmosphere of your local pub is a purse friendly excuse for a proper catch up away from the prying eyes and ears of the menfolk.

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Something cultural

If your mum is fit and healthy enough and you've got interests in common, a walking tour or a trip to a museum is a great way to learn new things to enthuse over together.

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Go shopping or window shopping

While shopping on the high street may have declined in popularity recently, there's no denying the bonding power it has for mums and their daughters. Treat mum to a new dress, lunch or a cinema stop off for extra 'favourite child' points.

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Hang out with your nan

If you're lucky enough to still have your grandma around, make a day out of a trip to hers so your mum can celebrate her mum, too. And for those of us without mums, seeing nan can be a joyful day to remember her together.

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Breakfast in bed

An oldie but a good-ie, you're never too old to whip your mum up a lavish breakfast and serve it to her on a tray with a compulsory flower. Sure-fire winners are croissants, jams, and - if we remember correctly from childhood - freezing cold beans on burnt toast.

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Gardening day

Daughters and sons of green-fingered mums will know there's nowhere she loves to be more than in her garden or allotment. For a free activity that your mum will love, spend the day together weeding, sowing and pruning - her spick and span garden will last almost as long as the special memories.

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Get crafty

For crafty mums, there's loads of workshops about to get those creative juices flowing, and lots of them come with add ons like afternoon tea or drinks. From ceramics to needlework, there will likely to be loads in your area to choose from.

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Find your zen

Whether your mum's a yoga bunny or a couch potato, an online or in studio yoga class is the perfect way to de-stress together and leave feeling super zen. There'll be no bickering over what to listen to on the radio on the way home, that's for sure.

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Simply spend some time together

Grown up children often find that kids, work responsibilities and daily stresses get in the way of showing our mums how much they really mean to us. Mother's Day doesn't have to be expensive or action packed - simply spending an afternoon together can mean the most.

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Utilise tech

In pandemic times loads of us are separated from our mums by distance more than we'd like to haven been. If you can't be with your mum this year, instead of a rushed FaceTime between household chores or appointments with your kids, try and carve out an hour to have a real catch up using the tech at our fingertips.

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Go for a nice walk

Why not learn from lockdown this Mother's Day and enjoy the simple pleasure of being outdoors whilst doing a bit of exercise? This can be a great way to bond with your mum and you can tailor it to their ability. You don't have to go for a hike (unless she's feeling up to it), you could always just go on a walk around the park. Sometimes low-key Mother's Days are the best.

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Look through old photos together

Ah, a classic mum activity. This Mother's Day why not take your mum on a trip down memory lane? Revisiting the past is a great way to bond with your mum as it will remind them of how far you've both come.

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Cook dinner for your mum

Mother's Day can be a great way to show your mum how much of a functioning adult you are, and nothing says functioning adult more than cooking an incredible meal that would even leave Jamie Oliver speechless. Give it a go, it makes for a low-key alternative to other celebrations and we're sure your mum will love it.

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Mother's Day flowers

While some people might tell you that flowers are a cliché, we couldn't disagree more.

Flowers are proven to boost your mood, reduce stress and look gorgeous, so why wouldn't you want to cover your house with them? EVERYONE* likes to receive a nice bunch of flowers and if they tell you otherwise, they're lying.

Your mum deserves the best on Mother's Day, and flowers are guaranteed to lift her spirits and make her feel special.

Luckily for you, there are plenty of brands out there to suit your tastes, budget and delivery schedule, so you're spoilt for choice when it comes to spoiling mum. Check out the best flowery delivery services here.

*not actually everyone.

Mother's Day without mum

Whether it's your first or your thirty-first Mother's Day without your mum, it can be a really tough day. Flower delivery service Bloom & Wild first pioneered their opt out of Mother's Day marketing in 2019, and many are following suit.

When is Mother's Day 2022?

In the UK Mother's Day falls on the last Sunday in March, which this year is the 27th.

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