Celebrate the special female role model in your life this coming Mother’s Day with some fabulous treats on offer in the New Forest. Whether it’s mum, stepmum, gran or another positive female influence on your life, you’ll be sure to find plenty of inspiration on how to show your appreciation on Mother’s Day.
This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 30 March. Read on to find out what you could do to say thank you.
Tempting New Forest treats
A great way to show your appreciation on Mother’s Day is with some tasty New Forest treats. Choose from some amazing places for a special Mother’s Day lunch, or a tempting afternoon tea.
Here are just some of the places you can enjoy some special foodie treats for Mother’s Day:
Hockey’s Farm will be offering a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea on both 29 and 30 March including a selection of freshly made sandwiches, scones and sweet treats for just £19.50 per person (pre-booking essential). Plus, why not spend time together enjoying the Hockey’s Farm Loop Walk while you’re there!
Book a Mother’s Day lunch at The Manor at Sway, an enchanting Edwardian country house hotel. This year, they will be offering a 2- and 3-course lunch menu including a selection of roasts. Priced at £30 for two courses and £37 for three courses.
Fancy something a little different to eat this Mother’s Day? The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu will be running a Mother's Day brunch with dishes including egg and chorizo shakshuka and for younger guests, sweet pancakes topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey – yummy!
Pre-booking for any Mother’s Day food experiences is strongly advised. Details of other Mother’s Day menus and offers can be found here.
Unique New Forest experiences to treasure
Create memories together as you spend time exploring all the beauty that the New Forest has to offer.
Explore the stunning New Forest coastline whilst solving puzzles on Jaunt e-bikes’ Pedal and Puzzle ride. As a special Mother’s Day offer, mums will be absolutely free on this ride, a saving of £65*! Buy this experience as a gift voucher to get the ‘mum goes free’ offer. Plus, if you aren’t able to go out on Mother’s Day itself, this voucher is valid throughout 2025. *minimum numbers apply.
Want to give your mum a unique Mother’s Day experience? New Forest Activities are doing a Mother’s Day Paddle to the Pub special on 30 March! Starting with a gentle scenic tour along Beaulieu River, finishing at The Master Builders pub in the historic maritime village of Buckler’s Hard, the perfect place to treat your mum to delicious food and maybe a glass of bubbly.
If mum loves wildlife, treat her to something truly special - a Keeper Experience at the New Forest Wildlife Park. This personalised experience is a unique opportunity to learn about the animals' daily lives and habits, fostering a deeper appreciation for conservation and the natural world. Whether it's feeding the endangered giant otter family, the mighty bison or meeting a barn owl up close, guided by an expert keeper, it'll be an experience mum will cherish forever.
Take mum out for the day and join in with a range of experiences with Insight Activities. Try your hand at archery, axe-throwing, crossbows and much more with expert tuition. What’s more, mums go half price across Mother’s Day weekend by using discount code: Lovemum when booking your slot.
Treat your mum to a decadent afternoon tea at Marwell Zoo, a stone’s throw from where the white rhino and zebra graze! Tuck into a selection of sweet and savoury treats, with the option to add some fizz to her day with a prosecco upgrade.
Have the BEST. DAY. EVER this Mother’s Day with a trip to Paultons Park! With over 70 wonderful rides and attractions to enjoy, an incredible collection of animals to meet, and beautiful gardens to explore you will make memories to last forever!
Spend time together in our beautiful gardens
Being right in the heart of springtime, Mother’s Day makes for the perfect excuse to head to one of the New Forest’s beautiful gardens.
Take a gentle stroll together around Exbury Gardens and soak up the views of the stunning array of spring flowers. Young and old will also love hopping aboard the miniature steam train. Plus, Exbury Gardens are dog-friendly so even your four-legged friend can join in with this day out.
Spend time at Furzey Gardens, these colourful gardens offer a peaceful spot on the edge of the New Forest National Park. Children will love searching for the hidden fairy doors dotted around the garden. Plus, be sure to stop in at the thatched tearoom for a spot of tea and cake post-walk!
Plan a New Forest break for mum this Mother’s Day
Why not plan a short break for mum? Choose from stays at some of our luxurious New Forest spa hotels where it’s all about spoiling and pampering that person you love.
Any mums staying at Back of Beyond Touring, Camping and Glamping Park on Mother’s Day can enjoy a glass of prosecco at the campsite’s on-site bar, Monty’s Bar. This adult only park is a great spot for some peace and tranquillity with 18-acres of woodlands, wildlife lakes and visiting caterers.
Or, why not book a New Forest holiday cottage and take the whole family away for a weekend escape? That way you can cook up a feast for mum and let her put her feet up.
Look out for last-minute availability for spring breaks across Mother’s Day weekend by browsing our accommodation listings on our website.
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