A soppy card and a box of chocolates may fly for some, but if you want to make your mum feel super special on March 11th, these unique events are sure to do the trick. From afternoon teas to craft workshops and river tours, DesignMyNight have rounded up the very best in cool and quirky activities from around the country to show your mum the best Mother’s Day she’s ever had.
10 Quirky things to do this Mother's Day
1 of 10Afternoon Tea and Mama Mia Screening - Glasgow
Fun and sophisticated, this special afternoon tea will certainly keep your mum on side this Mothering Sunday. Indulge in some tasty treats, sweets and a little bubbly, then recline and unwind on some very plush Harris Tweed with this fun Mother's Day screening of Mamma Mia at one of the best hotels in Glasgow.
2 of 10Cocktails & Cruise - London
It's time to pay your mum back for all those times she ferried you about as a nipper. Enjoy a Gin Fizz, an Aperol Spritz or even a tangy Margarita at the cool and stylish Riverside restaurant, then clamber aboard a Thames clipper for an afternoon of sightseeing along the city's most famous waterway.
3 of 10Dockyard Social - Glasgow
If your mum's not like a regular mum, your mum's a cool mum, then get her down Glasgow's Dockyard Social this Mother's Day for Frozen French Martinis and other one-off Chambord cocktails at the grooviest street food market in town. If that weren't enough to tempt your totally hip mother down to the docks, the market's regular traders will be cooking up some globally-inspired brunch dishes to mark the occasion.
4 of 10Lipstick Making Workshop - London
One of the most original Mother's Day events in London, this lipstick-making workshop will give your mum something she can cherish for months to come. Token Studio's professional designers will help you colour-match and craft the perfect bespoke lipstick out of completely natural, edible and cruelty-free ingredients.
5 of 10Macaroon Art: Mother's Day Special -
Handmade gifts are always the most special, so show off your creativity with this cool and quirky macaroon decorating workshop where you can etch out some fun and fruity designs that your mum will love. Even better, bring her along for the ride and get a little giddy with prosecco and purple popcorn.
6 of 10Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Experience - London
Fronting Champagne, experimental cocktails and tier upon tier of only the sweetest treats, this stunning Mother's Day Afternoon Tea can be found at East London's gorgeous MAP Maison. Decked out with bouquets of flowers to welcome in the spring season, it's one of the coolest, most elegant ways to celebrate Mothering Sunday
7 of 10Mother's Day at Lido - London
Give mum a taste of the high-life at this stunning event at one of East London's most notorious members' clubs. The Curtain will be opening up their LIDO rooftop and throwing down an extra special three-course lunch featuring the club's legendary roast. Feel free to get the whole family involved as the in-house restaurant will also be serving up a kids' menu.
8 of 10Mother's Day Live Jazz Lunch - London
Treat your mum to a slap-up Sunday roast with a side-order of serenading in one of London's most exclusive postcodes. Kensington's Scoff & Banter will be putting on this Mother's Day live jazz lunch, complete with a hearty and delicious two or three-course lunch, prosecco and the vocal stylings of Michael L. Roberts.
9 of 10The Fitzgerald - Manchester
Manchester's favourite little speakeasy will be throwing open its doors for a Mothering Sunday special of jazz and afternoon tea. Head down to The Fitzgerald for their Tanqueray Tea Party where you and your mum will be spoilt with sandwiches, scones, smooth jazz and delicious Tanqueray gin cocktails.
10 of 10Treat Your Mama - London
The Karma Sanctum Soho knows how to put on a spread, and this Mother's Day is no different. Head down to this achingly cool hotel for an indulgent Sunday roast from their Wild Heart Bar & Restaurant. Dine on three courses of delicious food, including scallop ceviche, roast rib of beef and a special 'Gino Martini' dessert.
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