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Enjoy the Brambley Hedge Trail
Where: Abbotsbury Swannery
Information: Take Mum to Abbotsbury Swannery's newly opened Brambley Hedge Trail! This is perfect for a family day out, the trail includes stamp points, questions to answer and fun facts, all alongside the swans and discovering more about the unique Swannery.
Visit Abbotsbury Swannery - Mums Go FREE
Where: Abbotsbury Swannery
Information: Visit the Abbotsbury Swannery over Mothering Weekend 29th & 30th March as they are offering FREE entry for Mums. Treat your Mums to a lovely day out, with daily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm. And, take a trip to Abbotsbury Swannery's Café for lunch or tea and cakes!
Price: FREE!
Mother's Day Cruise
Where: Coastal Cruises Poole
Information: City Cruises are running their Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Cruise around Brownsea Island and Sandbanks this Mother's Day! Treat Mum to a cruise filled with a delicious afternoon tea, stunning views and of course a free glass of Prosecco! The cruise will travel around Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula and more of the Jurassic Coast.
Price: Adult (17+) - £35, Child - £17.50
Head out for Afternoon Tea
From: The Kings Head, Little Pickle at the Mill, The Pickled Berry, West Cliff Hotel, Rhinefield House Hotel
Information: Afternoon tea and Mother’s Day go hand-in-hand with scones, finger sandwiches, and delicate sweet treats often the iconic picture of Mothering Sunday celebrations. So if you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day activity, then book a table, enjoy a first-class afternoon tea in Poole and spend a flavour-filled day out with mum and the family.
Average Price: £20-£30 Per Person
Top Tip: Cream then jam when eating a scone!
Outdoor Sea Sauna Experience
Where: Studland Sauna Hut, Swanage Bay Sauna
Information: Treat your Mum to a rejuvinating and relaxing sea sauna experience! Let Mum experience the huge array of benefits of taking a relaxing, hot sauna – scientifically proven. From improving circulation and lowering blood pressure, to helping skin conditions, sore joints and boosting health and wellbeing.
Price: Varying from £15-£140. Depending on times and if you go private/communal.
Take Mum to a Craft Club
Where: The Treehouse, Diverse Abilities
Information: Create a bespoke decoration made entirely of willow - the perfect addition to any garden or pond. Hosted by Bella & Barley, this workshop will guide you through the ancient process of willow weaving. Master the spiral weave with 6 foot lengths of willow and create your very own dragonfly to take home.
Date: This will be one to look forward to. Set on the 17th April
Price: £25
Relax at a local spa
Where: David Lloyd Poole, West Cliff Hotel, Rhinefield House Hotel
Information: Being a mum is by far one of the most stressful jobs, so this Mother’s Day chill out with a serenity spa trip to one of Dorset many beautiufl spa’s. From the beautifully-fragranced Lush spa in Poole town centre to some of Dorset’s best boutique facilities, booking a spa day for Mother’s Day is certainly one way to get in mum’s good books.
Average Price: Varies on location
Top Tip: Book a treatment for the full spa experience.
Explore Poole’s National Trust Properties
Where: Brownsea Island, Kingston Lacy, White Mill, Studland Bay, Corfe Castle
Information: Poole and the surrounding areas of Dorset play host to some of England’s most beautiful and feature-packed National Trust properties, so if you’re looking to get out into the great outdoors this Mother’s Day, then a trip to one of these may just be the perfect day out.
With great National Trust properties to explore including Brownsea Island, White Mill, and Kingston Lacy, there is a variety of beautiful destinations to explore that make for a great afternoon of Mother’s Day fun.
Average Price: Free - £17.20 Per Person
Top Tip: Wear suitable shoes and check weather conditions before heading out.
Take a beachfront stroll
Where: Check out our guide to Dorset's beaches HERE.
Information: Dorset's beaches are simply stunning, so if you’re looking for an easy, affordable, and beautiful Mother’s Day activity suitable for the whole family, then a beachfront stroll may be the best idea yet. Weather depending, a walk along one of the County's pristine beaches will allow you to make some great Mother’s Day memories and also provides the perfect backdrop to that special Instagram picture with mum.
Average Price: Free
Top Tip: Wrap up warm!
Enjoy Cocktails with a view
Where: Guildhall Tarvern, Brasserie Blanc, The Oaks, The Britannia, The Coconut Tree, The Kings Head, Isabel's Brasserie, Nusara Thai, West Cliff Hotel
Information: Dorset's variety of creative bars and pubs specialise in creating crafty colourful cocktails that are full-on flavour shows and are perfect the perfect accompaniment for Mother’s Day celebrations. Head to one of Dorset's brilliant cocktail bars this Mothering Sunday and work your way through outstanding drinks menus that will tantalise the tastebuds. The question now is, shaken or stirred?
Average Price: £10 Per Cocktail
Top Tip: Go for something different!
Get Pampered
Where: Francesco Hair Lilliput, Laura Mackenzie Hair Design, Swaffield's Hair and Barbers Salon Lilliput and Upton.
Information: Being a Mum can be a stressful job, and there can be little time to put yourself first. This Mother's Day, why not treat Mum to a beautiful haircut or styling! Whether you want a little refresh, a new colour or a full transformation - we recommend a hair salon trip this Mother's Day.