Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday 10th March 2024, only two days after International Women's Day! To mark the occasion, we've rounded up some wonderful things to do across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, including relaxing treats, scrumptious afternoon teas, and memorable days out.
We have also compiled some of the best speciality events, special offers and places to visit across the city and county to get you inspired, so you can have a great day together and celebrate the brilliant mothers in your life!
If you're looking to celebrate with the family, check out our Family Attractions round-up or Family Days Out page. To get some ideas on how to celebrate on a budget, check out our Free Days Out and Ten Things Under £10.
Mother’s Day Events
Enjoy a Mothering Sunday Lunch at Thoresby Park and decide between a sumptuous 2 or 3 course menu from only £23.95pp. Set in the heart of Nottinghamshire, the extensive grounds cover over 1000 acres of rich unspoilt English countryside, with a range of facilities and attractions open to the public all year round.
Join Castle Rock Brewery on Friday 8th March to celebrate International Women's Day for the launch of their International Women's Day Beer, Order + Disorder, brewed in collaboration with No Half Measures! Come down to the Old Cold Store and be one of the first to try the beer. You can also expect live music, and all your usual Castle Rock favourites.
Experience Mother's Day in luxury at Belvoir Castle, where the first 100 mother's receives a special gift! Where else best to treat your mother to afternoon tea other than a stunning historical leisure castle. Immerse yourself in the enchanting architecture, stroll through the exquisite gardens, and savour an indulgent afternoon tea to pamper the women in your life. The castle will come alive with live musicians, providing a perfect backdrop and adding to the delightful atmosphere of this special day.
You'll be welcomed with a glass of sparkling wine at Mothering Sunday Lunch at Cleaver & Wake. This will be followed by a three course lunch and petit fours, whilst being expertly looked after by their attentive team. Priced at £65 per person.
Treat your Mother to a delicious afternoon tea set within the 19th-century stately home with the Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Kelham Hall. Enjoy freshly baked scones, a charming selection of sandwiches and delicious homemade cakes served with a choice of tea or coffee. A children's menu is also available. Prices start from £15pp.
Spoil Mum with a Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Woodborough Hall. From sumptuous sandwiches to delectable cakes, these Afternoon Teas are the perfect treat to show them how much you care. Prices start from £14.50.
Give your mum a well-earned day off and let Binks Yard take care of her this Mother's Day. Great food, drinks, entertainment and your company, what else could your mum wish for this Mother's Day? Their menu is priced at 2 Courses £28 or 3 Courses £32. There'll also be live music throughout the day from their specially selected Binks Yard artists.
Discover makeup secrets for a special Mother's Day experience with the Charlotte Tilbury Nottingham team at Cleaver & Wake. Arrive to a glass of bubbles and join a seasonal makeup tutorial using Charlotte Tilbury's latest collection. Delight in lunch, a grazing table featuring charcuterie, cheeses, salads, and wine, accompanied by a Charlotte Tilbury goodie bag for each mum! Tickets are £40 per person.
Looking for a Mothers Day gift that allows your mum to show off her artistic side? Or perhaps you've always wanted to paint a picture for her that she can proudly display on the wall? Artist David Evans leads this Mothers Day watercolour painting workshop, which is ideal for both beginners and more experienced painters.
As well as the above Mother’s Day events, there are some fantastic things to do in Notts the week preceding and following Mother’s Day. Keep reading to find more events.
For the Theatre Lover
Catch 9 to 5 The Musical from 7th - 9th March at Nottingham Arts Theatre. Set in the 1970s, this musical tells the story of three female co-workers pushed to boiling point – who come up with a plan to become even with their unlikeable boss. When the tables turn, Violet, Judy and Doralee end up getting rid of their boss! They makeover the workplace and take the lead of the company that had been getting them down. They are also performing Les Miserables from 13th - 16th March, which would make a fantastic gift for any musical theatre lover.
For the Music Lover
If your mum loves music, why not check out Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis at the Royal Concert Hall? Celebrating the life of an iconic showman and telling the story of the King through the show, they will take you on a trip down memory lane with two barnstorming sets of many of Elvis' most loved songs from all eras such as the 1950s, the iconic '68 Comeback Special, and Ben's personal favourite, the 1970s Vegas concerts.
Tony Hadley is also stopping by the Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 12th March. He will perform some of the greatest swing songs from a classic era of music, alongside some stylish reworkings of his own classic hits. The Big Swing Tour will see Tony perform songs by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra; alongside solo songs as well as Spandau hits like ‘True’ and ‘Gold’ that introduced the world to his iconic voice
Peggy’s Skylight are hosting The Hits of Whitney with Janine Johnson on Friday 8th March. Janine Johnson has the voice, the soul and the power to take on the repertoire of one of the greatest soul singers of all time – no easy task! An evening of Whitney Houston classic and timeless hits.
You can also stop by Peggy’s to catch a range of fantastic jazz events around Mother’s Day weekend including Edgar Macías Quintet plays Buena Vista Social Club on 10th March, Take Five – homage to the cool genius of Paul Desmon on 9th March and Peggy's House Band plays Stanley Turrentine & Lee Morgan on 7th March.
Comedy in Notts
Just the Tonic has been producing comedy shows in Nottingham for over 25 years. Described by many comedians as one of the best comedy venues in the country. With their notorious reputation for line ups, you can be sure you are getting one of the best nights in town! You can expect four different acts at every Standard Saturday show including some of the best up & coming comperes and headliners from the UK & abroad. Doors open from 6.45pm so you can have a pre show chat and grab some drinks from the bar. Shows start at 8pm, so you get your laughs in then make further plans for the night.
Catch Michael McIntyre’s MACNIFICENT Tour at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham from Friday 8th - Sunday 10th March. Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all. Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre's Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America.
Catch Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF at the Canalhouse on Tuesday 12th March and learn about the positive role models in his life that taught him to be a good guy. But who in his life has that BDE (Big Daddy energy)? Is it Claire, the office manager & Sam's bestie? Join him on his journey to Daddy-dom, as he chats about Furbies, Butlins & scandalous interactions with a rugby team.
A Meal Out
Over at the gorgeous Hanwell Wine Estate, you can take your mum on a leisurely stroll around the serene vineyard and lake or treat her to a bottle (or two!) of beautiful locally grown wine within the estate's wine shop.
Situated near Broxtowe Country Park in Nuthall, you’ll find Hickory’s Smokehouse, a family-friendly restaurant & bar offering a truly authentic experience of everything Deep South. The restaurant is a super inviting space for all the family, with a neighbourhood bar for soda sippin’, cocktail concoctions, milkshakes and more, as well as a covered veranda, outdoor fire pit, secluded garden and kids climbing area. The perfect spot for a Mother's Day treat with the whole family!
If you’re planning the perfect meal out with your mum or family, check out our Food & Drink page! We have cosy cafés, top rated restaurants and fine dining experiences ready for you to explore.
For more Mother’s Day ideas including The Nottingham Panthers and a Mindful Photography Walk, scroll down and view more events and things to do.
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