12 of the best ways to spoil your mum in Manchester on Mother’s Day

Opening just a few years ago in Worsley, the RHS Garden Bridgewater gates lead to a beautiful, nature wonderland – and it’s the perfect place to catch a literal breath of fresh air. Featuring multiple areas throughout to explore, including the ‘crown jewel’ of the site – the 11-acre Weston Walled Garden – visitors won’t be at a loss for beautiful sights, with tons of greenery, blooms, a peaceful lake and a number of lovely little ponds to potter around, as well as seasonal flowers and plants that transform throughout the year. Escape the city with your mum and witness nature doing its thing at this scenic garden – plus Spring has to be the perfect time for a visit!

This Mother’s Day, Stock Exchange Hotel invites guests to celebrate all mums and mother figures at tender restaurant. On Saturday 14th March, from 12.30pm – 4:30pm, an elevated Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea will take place with special live performances from musicians of The Hallé.

tender’s Afternoon Tea consists of lemon poppy seed scones served with raspberry jam and clotted cream, a selection of sandwiches and savoury bites such as pork and apple sausage rolls, and sweet treats such as an apple tonka bean treacle cake and pecan pie macaron. The Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea costs £40pp and can be upgraded to a Cocktail or Champagne Afternoon tea for £50pp.

Customers are invited to treat their mums and mother-figures to the ultimate morning of all-things beauty at Selfridges Manchester Trafford this weekend. As part of the floor-wide event, guests have early access to the store before it opens to receive expert beauty advice from customer-favourite beauty, skincare and fragrance brands. Guests can expect a DJ and enjoy complimentary breakfast pastries, coffees and smoothies as they explore the very best of Selfridges Beauty, with exclusive gifts to take home, including a complimentary bunch of flowers. Tickets are £20 and redeemable on product on the day.

Looking for a unique gift to treat your mum with this year? Offering an experience that is sure to brighten up their day is an assortment of candlelight concerts being held in stunning Manchester venues, sure to be a Mother’s Day present they won’t forget in a hurry. With concerts to suit a mix of musical tastes, choose from the likes of tributes such as Fleetwood Mac or Hans Zimmer’s best works, all with the added glow of candlelight flickering away.

This Mother’s Day, Sexy Fish Manchester is inviting guests to honour the leading lady in their lives with an exclusive Sexy Fish set menu priced at £48 per person. The experience begins with a selection of starters, including courgette tempura served with yuzu aioli and prawn gyoza. Guests can also enjoy tuna tataki topped with caviar, complemented by truffle mayonnaise and yuzu soy.

A stunning sashimi and sushi platter will follow, then the main event, a whole baby chicken and caramelised black cod glazed in spicy miso served alongside crispy potato with seaweed. To finish, guests will be treated to a vanilla cheesecake paired with strawberry and golden lime sorbet, before sharing the restaurant’s famous cinnamon doughnuts. Plus, all Mum’s dining on the day will also receive a complimentary box of Applied Nutrition X Coleen Rooney Collagen.

This Mother’s Day, The Refuge within Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is offering a complimentary glass of fizz to all mothers when dining in the restaurant; however, a booking is required. Available all day on Sunday 15th March, diners can enjoy the much-loved Sunday Roast menu, including The Refuge’s legendary Roast platter for two featuring slow-cooked rump of Lancashire beef, garlic & thyme roasted Cumbrian chicken and Yorkshire porchetta, paired with crispy roasted potatoes, Vimto red cabbage, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of gravy. The Refuge also offers a children’s menu, complete with a kid’s roast dinner and highchairs for little ones. 

One budget-friendly way to treat your mum in Manchester this Mother’s Day is a trip to the cinema. But maybe let them choose the film this time. Head to your local Vue cinema and snap up tickets for as little as £3.99 each or if you’re closer to an ODEON cinema you can watch the latest film for just £5.99 during off-peak hours. So reasonably priced that you’ll have cash spare to buy her a popcorn and drink too!

The Cut & Craft is hosting a Brunch in Bloom: A Luxury Mother’s Day Event this Sunday. Hosted in partnership with local florists, guests will be welcomed with a bellini board on arrival, before being guided through the creation of a personalised bouquet to take home. Guests will enjoy a brunch dish of their choice followed by a luxury goodie bag from Molton Brown. The event is priced at £60 per person and runs from 10am–12pm.

Let’s face it, not all mums want scones and facials, so you might be scratching your head trying to think of a suitable way to celebrate Mother’s Day that isn’t your usual afternoon tea or spa visit. If you’re looking for something a bit different that is also loads of fun, an activity bar like Flight Club is the ideal alternative. To make the day even sweeter, Flight Club is treating all mums to a complimentary glass of Prosecco on March 15th. Plus, the first 300 mums to join the fun across Flight Club’s venues will receive a miniature bottle of Mermaid Pink Gin as a gift to take home. 

This Mother’s Day, Louis celebrates the love, tradition and memories passed down through generations in Italian kitchens.In honour of Head Chef Matteo’s mother, Louis presents Mama’s Carbonara – a special dish inspired by her original recipe and available exclusively for Mother’s Day weekend. On Sunday from 12pm – 6pm, guests can also enjoy the much-loved Louis Sunday Roast, with a choice of roast beef, maple-glazed chicken or chestnut mushroom wellington, all served with the classic trimmings. To make the celebration even sweeter, all mums dining at Louis will receive a complimentary Peach Bellini.

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is celebrating Mother’s Day with exclusive Afternoon Tea and bottomless brunch offers. Experience a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea in the clouds at sky bar, Cloud 23, with a selection of savoury favourites, scones, and delectable cakes and sweet treats served with unlimited teas and a glass of champagne, cocktail or mocktail for £45pp. Or you can upgrade to free-flowing prosecco for 90 minutes for an additional £14pp.

Downstairs at the hotel’s two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant, Podium, guests are invited to celebrate with a special bottomless lunch experience. Mums can enjoy free unlimited prosecco throughout their meal. Two courses are available for £35pp, or indulge in three courses for £40pp.

Mums and mother figures sure do put up with a lot and getting them to relax and put their feet up in a tranquil spot is one way to say ‘thank you’. Treat them to a massage, facial or swim to fully get them to switch off from the world. They deserve more than medals and a trip to the Spa at Carden Park gives them some much-needed pamper time. Perfect for Mother’s Day, Carden Park’s Afternoon Spa Day Experience offers full use of the spa garden, thermal facilities plus an indulgent afternoon tea at Carden Park’s spa restaurant Elements.