Looking for the perfect way to treat the special lady in your life? Here’s some places offering celebratory experiences and even free entry for mums this Mother’s Day in Devon.
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Mother’s Day afternoon teas and treats
Experiences are not only a thoughtful gift that the whole family can enjoy, they are also better value than physical presents that might just gather dust.
Here’s some Devon businesses offering to treat your mum, gran, aunty or other VIP lady like royalty this Mother’s Day:
Mother’s Day afternoon tea at The Grand Hotel, Torquay
An afternoon tea is an indulgent experience for you and your mum, and The Grand Hotel is in the perfect seaside location to enjoy one.
Enjoy chocolate dipped strawberries, macaroons, cakes and freshly made sandwiches while enjoying a view of Torbay. Mother’s Day afternoon teas are available from 8 to 10 March 2024.
Find out more and book a table on the The Grand Hotel’s website.
Cream Tea cruise with Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth
Treat your mum to a cream tea during a cruise on the River Exe from Exmouth Marina. Stuart Line Cruises have three special trips planned on Mothering Sunday in 2024.
Tickets to ride include a Devonly scone from Exmouth Bakery, locally sourced jam and cream, and a warming up of tea or coffee.
Find out more and book your place on the Stuart Line Cruises website.
Mother’s Day events in Devon
Here’s the mother of all events happening on this special day:
Big Fish Little Fish Mother’s Day special at Torquay Museum – 10 March 2024
Celebrate super hero style at the Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF) family rave – after all, what’s more super than a mum?!
The popular, award-winning BFLF is aimed at families with younger children (aged eight and under) though older siblings are welcome. Expect a night club experience that’s tuned for little ears plus crafts, bubbles, parachute games and a baby chill out space.
Super hero fancy dress in optional and tickets must be bought in advance.
Find out more and book on the Torquay Museum website.
Special offers for Mother’s Day in Devon
Some of Devon’s best places to visit are offering special deals to celebrate Mother’s Day this year:
- Seaton Tramway, East Devon – free entry for mums
- Wildwood Devon, East Devon – mums go free on Mother’s Day
- Dartmoor Zoo, South Devon – free entry for mums on 9 and 10 March
- Becky Falls, Dartmoor – free cream tea for mums when booking using a special code
- Woodlands Family Theme Park, South Devon – mums go free on 10 March
- Pennywell Farm, South Devon – free VIP upgrade for mums booking online
Please use the links provided above to find the full details for each offer.
Free entry to National Trust places
This isn’t strictly a Mother’s Day offer but it is particularly well timed. Some National Trust places in Devon are offering free entry to players of the National Lottery between 9 and 17 March.
Present your National Lottery ticket or scratch card at reception for free entry.
Please note that at a few properties visits on Mother’s Day (10 March) must be booked in advance as there are a limited number of free places available.
Here are the National Trust places participating:
- Arlington Court near Barnstaple
- Killerton near Exeter
- Knightshayes near Tiverton
- Coleton Fishacre near Brixham
- Greenway near Brixham
- Saltram near Plymouth
- Buckland Abbey near Yelverton
- Castle Drogo near Exeter
The free entry offer is happening to thank all of the National Lottery players who have helped the National Trust with vital conservation work.
Take a look at the National Trust website for full details of how to book.
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And if you are a mum reading this feel free to point your family in the direction of these places offering Mothers Day deals!
More ideas for Mother’s Day
There’s plenty more ideas for places to spend family time in my other guides to things to do in Devon.
Here’s some to check out before Mother’s Day:
- What’s on in Devon this weekend
- Family-friendly walks in Devon
- Farm shops with kid-friendly activities and cafes
- Unusual things to do in Devon
Can celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend? Here’s some more events happening in March.
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