How To Spend A Mother-Daughter Day In London
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the mother or mother figure in your life, London has lots of options for different kinds of mums, whether she’s outdoorsy or arty. If you’re looking to plan a mother-daughter day in London, we’ve rounded up some lovely things to do this Mother’s Day from special set menus to cabaret and theatre to take your mum to.
For the foodie mum
Have a very royal afternoon tea
For a refined afternoon in a regal setting filled with sumptuous velvet and grand portraits, the quintessentially English afternoon tea at The Gore London is the perfect option. Recline in the elegant library while enjoying the iconic English tradition of tea time, with delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and a selection of luxurious cakes. If your mum loves her high tea, this one is a great choice.
Where: 190 Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5EX
Website: collezione.starhotels.com
Try a delicious Pan-African set menu
One of London’s best African restaurants, Stork has curated a set menu for Mother’s Day, featuring a fusion of modern Pan-African flavours made with the finest seasonal ingredients. Plus, mothers get a complimentary cocktail. From Jamaican beef pattie with spiced cheesy sauce to wild mushroom suya with roasted carrots and baby courgette with red wine jus, you can’t go wrong with this fabulous spread.
Get dinner (with complimentary prosecco)
Look forward to global flavours with a touch of theatrics on your plate at TH@51. With a live kitchen and a robata grill, TH@51 is a lovely restaurant for a meal with the family – plus mums get a complimentary glass of prosecco. Expect global cuisine, so no matter what you’re craving you’re sure to find something to suit your palette here.
Enjoy a 1940s-inspired meal
Step into the elegance of the 1940s this Mother’s Day at The Montagu Kitchen, where vintage charm meets indulgent dining. Enjoy a beautifully curated buffet brunch experience with live music from a 1940s vocalist, elegant English garden-inspired décor, and theatrical table service. To make the day even more special, a talented aquarelle artist will be on hand to create personalised watercolour keepsakes for guests to take home.
Head to a jazz brunch
Eastway Brasserie is hosting a delicious buffet brunch (with bubbles on arrival) and a special rose for all mothers, alongside the tunes of artist Alia Lowers. Expect gorgeous neo-soul, Latin jazz, and alternative R&B music for the perfect Sunday vibe. Plus, for groups of more than four, mothers dine complimentary.
Try this lobster lunch
This Mother’s Day, Osteria Del Mare is hosting a special lobster brunch featuring a selection of exquisite seafood-sharing dishes, lobster specialities, and lobster Benedict for a refined twist on a classic brunch favourite. You can also look forward to a live band performing through the afternoon.
Osteria Del Mare is hosting a special lobster brunch.
For the mum who loves to shop
Find gorgeous fashion and home pieces at Cath Kidston
One of Britain’s most loved and iconic brands, Cath Kidston is the perfect spot to shop with mum. Plus, the collection is made up of hand-painted prints, designed by a team of women proudly designing pieces for other women, making these pieces even more heartfelt. Shop matching pyjamas, dreamy homeware or super cute totes and cross-body bags at their dreamy store in Westfield.
where: CATH KIDSTON WESTFIELD LONDON, ARIEL WAY, LONDON, W12 7GF
Head to Liberty London
From gorgeous spring fragrances and beauty must-haves to chic fashion and homeware, Liberty London is one of the best spots to visit to pamper your mum with a great shopping experience. Some of our favourite spots are Chloe, Lisa Eldridge Makeup (get the eye shadow palette), Diptyque for pretty candles, GANNI for cool t-shirts and Alighieri for necklaces.
Liberty London is one of the best spots to visit to pamper your mum.
where: Regent St., Carnaby, London W1B 5AH
For the glam mum
Get makeovers at Sculpted by Aimee
Stop by Sculpted By Aimee’s flagship store on Carnaby Street for a makeup touch-up or a £50 makeover, redeemable on products in-store. Or if you have more time you can even book a spotlight session where you can learn expert techniques on how to enhance your eyes, lips or skin. It’s the perfect mother-daughter activity to start your day with.
Stop by Sculpted By Aimee’s flagship store on Carnaby Street for a makeup touch-up.
Book a spa treatment at ESPA Life at Corinthia
Mothers and mother figures will receive a special gift when they have an ESPA Natural facelift or resilience massage. The ESPA natural facelift is a complete approach to skin health using cutting-edge pre and probiotic technology, while the resilience massage is a tailored massage with hot stones and aromatic essential oils to relieve stress.
For the fun mum
Book a Mother’s Day special cabaret
Taking place in the stunning 1920s art deco ballroom of The London Cabaret Club, this dazzling cabaret experience brings the roaring twenties to life. Plus, mums get a complimentary drink during the show if they say, “If you’re good to mama, mama is good to you” to the bar staff!
This dazzling cabaret experience brings the roaring twenties to life.
Check out one of London’s musicals
There are so many musicals in London to choose from it’s always hard to decide. Go for a classic like Les Miserables, or if she isn’t a “regular mom, she’s a cool mom,” then book tickets for Mean Girls The Musical. For more exciting new theatre to catch this year, visit our London theatre guide, there are lots of options from favourites like The Lion King to newer ones like The Devil Wears Prada Musical.
Head to the West End for a play
Shakespeare’s famed comedy Much Ado About Nothing is being staged in the West End starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. The show has received rave reviews and is running till 5th April, so you’ve got just a few days left to get your tickets. (Except some dancing and confetti).
Visit this cool activity bar
Electric Shuffle is a seriously fun alternative spot to celebrate Mother’s Day. If you’re up for some healthy competition, this activity bar serves up shuffleboard alongside craft cocktails and sharing plates. Plus, there’s a bottomless brunch with endless sourdough pizza for two hours. The actual game itself has been given a high-tech makeover here with state-of-the-art, immersive technology.
For the outdoorsy mum
Explore London’s best spots to see cherry blossoms
It’s that time of the year again when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and there are plenty of places in London you can visit to walk around, take pictures and make some memories with mum. We love a stroll around Regent’s Park this time of the year or venture to Kew Gardens to enjoy the best of sakura season.
It’s that time of the year again when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
