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Looking to spoil your Mum, Grandma or the whole family this Mother’s Day? This year Mothering Sunday is on Sunday 22nd March 2020 and you’ll find the perfect Mother’s Day treat and day out in Hampshire.
Choose from luxury spa days, delicious afternoon tea, fantastic family days out at top attractions or a walk in the Hampshire countryside.
If you’re stuck for ideas, plan the perfect day for your Mum with our guide below of some of our favourite Mother’s Day activities.
Mothering Sunday visit to Jane Austen’s House and Cream Tea
Say thank you to your Mum this Mother’s Day and treat her to a day out at Jane Austen's House with a cream tea at Cassandra's Cup. Explore Jane’s house and gardens before popping over to Cassandra’s Cup for a delicious cream tea. Booking is essential at Cassandra's Cup to avoid disappointment.
Find out more about Jane Austen’s House
Mother’s Day at New Forest Wildlife
Join New Forest Wildlife Park this Mother's Day for a fun filled day in the Wildlife Park with 'Mum's the Word' quiz trail. Follow the quiz around the park to find the answers whilst learning about the park's animal Mums. Normal admissions apply.
Find out more about New Forest Wildlife
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea and Lunch at Langstone Quays Resort
Treat your Mum for an afternoon tea or lunch in Langstone Quays Resort's wonderful waterside location. With two menus to choose from and live singing by the fantastic Amy Baker, Langstone Quays offers the perfect place to trest the special woman in your life. Booking is required.
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A Day Shopping at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth
With over 90 famous brands Gunwharf Quays is the ultimate shopping destination and a perfect treat for any Mother. With clothing, accessories, shoes and handbag shops you and your mum can shop until she drops. Visit one of Gunwharf’s many restaurants and cafes for a delicious lunch and to recharge after your spending spree.
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Afternoon Tea at Oakley Hall
Treat your Mum to a delightful afternoon tea in Oakley Hall’s 2 AA Rosette Glasshouse Restaurant. Each afternoon tea comes with a selection of artisan sandwiches, plain and fruit scones, a selection of homemade cakes and a choice of hot drinks. For an extra special afternoon tea experience, upgrade to a glass of champagne.
Find out more about afternoon tea at Oakley Hall
Half Price Entry for Mums at Exbury Gardens
All Mums visiting Exbury Gardens on Mother's Day will receive half price admission. Enjoy a spring day out walking along paths lined with camellias, magnolias and early-flowering rhododendrons. After exploring the gardens enjoy cake and tea in Mr Eddy's Restaurant.
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Mother's Day High Tea at Emirates Spinnaker Tower
Live the high life this Mother's Day and treat mum to 'High Tea' at Emirates Spinnaker Tower's exclusive Café in the Clouds. Enjoy mouth-watering cakes, sandwiches and scones with an unlimited supply of tea or coffee, while marvelling at the spectacular views set 105 metres above Portsmouth Harbour. High tea must be booked in advance.
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Mothering Sunday Lunches and Afternoon Tea at Chawton House
Explore Chawton House and gardens and afterwards treat your Mum to a special 2-course home-cooked lunch in the Old Kitchen Tearoom or Chawton House's brand new Afternoon Tea menu, being served today only in the Great Hall. Lunch and afternoon tea should be booked in advance.
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Mother’s Day Paddle to the Pub with New Forest Activities
For an adventurous Mother’s Day head to the New Forest National Park and join New Forest Activities for a paddle down the River Beaulieu to the pub. You’ll enjoy a gentle tour along the river before disembarking at the Master Builder’s pub and treating your Mum to her favourite drink. This activity must be booked in advance.
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Mother’s Day Brunch, Lunch or Dinner in one of Hampshire’s Top Eateries
Hampshire is famous for its food, so taking your mum for a meal out to one of Hampshire’s top restaurants or pubs is the perfect treat. Whether you are looking for fine dining, a traditional pub, the perfect place for brunch or a light lunch by the sea you’ll find an abundance of places any Mum will love!
See our guide to restaurants in Hampshire
See our guide to pubs in Hampshire
Mother’s Day Walks in Hampshire
Don the wellies, wrap up warm and enjoy a family walk exploring Hampshire’s two national parks, countryside or coast. From all day hikes to circular walks with a pub stop, treat your mum to an outdoor adventure in Hampshire:
- A section of the South Downs Way
- Tall Tree Walk in the New Forest
- Jane Austen Circular Walk, Chawton
- Leep Loop in the New Forest
- Old Winchester Hill in the South Downs
- The Test Way Walk in the Test Valley
See our guide to walking and hiking in Hampshire
Mother’s Day Cruise on Basingstoke Canal
Explore the little known but beautiful Basingstoke Canal on a special Mother’s Day cruise aboard the trip boat John Pinkerton 11. Departing at 10.30am enjoy a 2.5-hour leisurely cruise to King Johns Castle and back. Plus, every Mum onboard will receive flowers and chocolates.
Find out more about the Mother’s Day Cruise on Basingstoke Canal
Mother's Day at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Visit Four Seasons Hampshire this Mother's Day and enjoy an extra special farmers' market lunch in their Wild Carrot restaurant or one of their famous afternoon teas in the hotel's library. Make your Mum's day extra special by booking her a luxury spa treatment. All Mums who visit the hotel will receive a heart leather keyring from luxury leather company Aspinal of London. Bookings should be made in advance.
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Mother's Day out at one of Hampshire Top Family Attractions
For a Mother's Day out that the whole family will love, visit one of Hampshire's top family attractions. Blast into space at Winchester Science Centre, ride the rollercoasters at Paultons Park, see the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, marvel at the views across Portsmouth from the Emirates Spinnaker Tower, step inside historic ships at Portsmouth Historic Dockyards, get up close with animals at Marwell, learn about Henry VII's favourite ship at the Mary Rose and so much more.
See our guide to Hampshire's top family attractions
Make your Mother’s Day visit to Hampshire a little longer by booking accommodation. See our accommodation page for further details.
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Jane Austen’s House in the picturesque Hampshire village of Chawton is one of the most important literary sites in the world. It was in this inspiring cottage that Jane Austen’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised, and had published all six of her globally beloved novels.
Visit the New Forest Wildlife Park and meet Victor the red deer stag, Hamish the pine marten and Hettie the hedgehog. Ogle at all the otters or be enthralled by the tropical butterfly house at this lovely woodland park, which helps to conserve endangered species and rehabilitates injured animals from the wild.
Gunwharf Quays is the UK’s only waterfront outlet shopping destination. Located on Portsmouth’s historic waterfront, you can shop at over 90 famous brands including Coach, North Face, The White Company, Hugo Boss and Nike; grab a bite to eat in a choice of over 30 restaurants, bars and cafes; and watch the boats go by as you take in the stunning marina location.
Oakley Hall offers 47 elegant bedrooms in both the main house and the converted 19th century stable block. Bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished to a very high standard complete with every modern convenience.
The iconic Spinnaker Tower stands at a soaring 170 metres tall, offering awe-inspiring 23 mile views over Portsmouth, the Solent, the South Downs and the Isle of Wight. From delicious High Teas to mind-boggling virtual reality, nerve-jangling abseils to magical weddings, there are outstanding experiences for everyone, all set against the most breath-taking of backdrops.
Experience the golden age of steam on the Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'! Whether you are taking a trip down memory lane or making new ones, sit back, relax and travel through the heart of quintessential English countryside by steam train, looking towards stunning views of the South Downs National Park.
New Forest Activities offer a variety of safe and enjoyable activities for families, couples, individuals and groups of all ages and abilities led by expert outdoor instructors. For tours with a difference, take to the water with Canoeing and Kayaking on the Beaulieu River Nature Reserve.
More than 100 years in the making, Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous, contemporary and formal gardens, in a unique riverside location. Exbury also boasts a narrow-gauge steam railway that travels through the gardens, plus a play area, fantastic restaurant and much more!
Chawton House was owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward, and known to her as ‘the Great House’. Jane lived in a cottage on his estate and would stroll up to ‘dawdle away’ many an hour in the grand Elizabethan manor and its picturesque gardens.
This Georgian manor house, set in 500 acres of rolling grounds and English Heritage listed gardens, offers the upmost in luxury and relaxation, just an hour from London.
