All aboard for a Mother’s Day blast
IT’s Mother’s day next sunday and what better way to celebrate your one and only mum than with a fabulous day? JAMEY BERGMAN rounds up some of the best options england has to offer.
HAVE A BLAST IN THE SEA IN BEAUTIFUL SOUTHWOLD
EVER considered enjoying a highspeed, rigid inflatable boat ride? It’s not for everyone, admittedly. But it could be exactly what your mum’s after this Mother’s Day. A trip on the Coastal voyager in picturesque Southwold in Suffolk is perfect for the adrenaline-junkie who’d rather have her hair blown in 40mph wind on an action-packed boat ride than spend an afternoon sipping tea.
GET CRAFT-TEA WITH POTTERY IN STOKE
THERE’S nothing wrong with sipping tea with your mum on Mother’s Day, but why not add a twist? For craft-loving mums, the experiences on offer at famed pottery company Wedgwood in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, could be perfect. Classes in ornamenting and throwing are available, as are a number of Mother’s Day dining packages in the Wedgwood Tea room.
FULL STEAM AHEAD IN SOUTH DEVON
IF your mother loves a good Agatha Christie-style steam-train ride (without the murder mystery), take her to Devon, Christie’s home county, and ride the South Devon railway while enjoying sandwiches, cakes and tea. Enjoy of all this while taking in the scenery of the Dart valley.
LONDON’S THEATRELAND – IT’S JUST THE TICKET
For mums who like to watch the stars of the stage treading the boards, London’s famous West End is the place to be. Wicked, The Curious Incident of The Dog In The NightTime, Mamma Mia! – whatever her tastes, there’s an option to suit.
TAKE A SPA DAY IN BATH’S HEALING WATERS
IF your mum likes a bit of relaxation and pampering, there’s no better place than the roman city of Bath. Natural, mineral-rich waters are tapped from a geothermal aquifer beneath the city exclusively for the use of clientele at The Gainsborough Bath Spa. Nothing says ‘I love you, Mum’ like a trip to this elegant, Grade II listed venue.
A COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURE IN NORTHUMBERLAND
IF your mother is an outdoors type who would prefer to celebrate her special day with an excursion, why not head for Adventure Northumberland in Alnwick. The exhilarating combination of activities on offer there includes walking, cycling, coasteering (rock-climbing, cliff-jumping and sea-cave exploration), sea-kayaking (when the weather’s right) and even certified navigation courses.
For more great Mother’s Day minibreak ideas, see VisitEngland.com.