Mother’s Day is soon approaching and when it comes to choosing the ideal gift to really show the love, it can be difficult to know where to start.
Whether you’ve been planning an extravagant treat for the motherly figure in your life or you’re after something to book last-minute, it can be quite the task.
We have put together a round-up of places to treat your mum this Mother’s Day across County Durham and Teesside for a bit of inspiration.
When is Mother’s Day?
This year, Mother’s Day will take place on Sunday, March 19.
Places you can treat your mum on Mother’s Day
Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle
Location: Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4NX
Price: £29.95 per adult or £13.50 per child under 14
A Mother’s Day afternoon tea will be served at Lumley Caste in the elegant staterooms or Knights Restaurant subject to availability.
Featuring a glass of bubbles on arrival for mums, a selection of sandwiches, homemade pastries, cakes and unlimited tea and coffee.
The afternoon tea will be available on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March.
You can book online now.
Headlam Spa at Headlam Hall
Location: Headlam Hall, Headlam, Darlington, DL2 3HA
Price: Various
Headlam Spa offers quite a selection of wellness packages for Mother’s Day.
Choose from single treatments such as massages and facials or if you fancy something a little longer, book a spa day from one of their many packages - including the ‘Spa at Night’ and ‘Weekend Brunch’.
Headlam Spa also has a variety of facilities to use such as gyms, swimming pools and a garden exercise zone.
You can also book a table at Headlam to indulge in a traditional three-course Sunday lunch priced at £35 per person.
Book online now.
The Pottery Shed
Location: Arcadia Garden Centre, Stokesley Road, Newby, Middlesbrough, TS8 0AN
Price: The session fee is £3 plus the cost of chosen pottery
If you’re after another calming activity for Mother’s Day, The Pottery Shed in Middlesborough offers a ‘fun and relaxing environment’ where anyone of any age or ability can explore their creative side and produce a personalised pottery keepsake.
No booking is necessary.
Mother’s Day Lunch at Beamish Hall
Location: Coppy Lane, Beamish, Stanley, DH9 0YB
Price: Mother’s Day in the Hall is £38 per adult and £23 per child; Mother’s Day in the Stables is £33 per adult and £18 per child.
Bring mum’s along to a three-course meal in the surroundings of the charming Monboucher, the Winter Gardens suite or the Stables restaurant on Sunday, March 19.
Visit the website online for more information and how to book.
Mother's Day Roast Dinner Cruise
Location: Teesside Princess, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1BZ
Price: Adults: £28.95pp, children (four-15): £18.95pp and children under three are free.
Feast upon a traditional Sunday roast aboard the Teesside Princess with a pre-booked choice of succulent chicken breast or roasted beef with all the trimmings - served with seasonal vegetables followed by a classic dessert (dietary requirements are available upon request).
The cruise will depart from Stockton at 12pm and all mums will receive a small gift.
To book your spaces please contact the office on 01642 608038.
Gin tasting at Tin of Sardines Durham
Location: 18 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA
Price: £30pp
It may be County Durham’s ‘smallest gin bar’ but with eye-catching décor and ‘shelves stacked high with hundreds of unusual gins’- it could be the place to take mums along for some refreshing gin tasting.
Over the course of two hours, you will be guided by an expert ginologist to try a variety of gins with mixers and garnishes.
Enquire here to book.
Hot air balloon rides in County Durham
Location: various launch locations.
Price: various depending on the chosen package
Take to the skies over County Durham on a hot air balloon ride that takes in the very best the region has to offer. With the breeze as your guide, let the endless scenery unfold before you.
From vineyards to open country parks, the diversity of County Durham will captivate you.
Add to the mix historic homes, ancient castles and even Durham Cathedral, you’ve got the recipe for the perfect hot air balloon flight.
See more details and buy a voucher from Virgin Balloon Flights online.
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