Mother’s Day is on Sunday 10th March 2024 and lots of our local restaurants and attractions are putting on special events.
Places to Eat:
- Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Café – Serving lunch from 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Call 01759 373023
- Cedarbarn Farm Shop, Pickering. Call 01751 475614
- Kilnwick Percy Resort, Pocklington. Call 01759 303090
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea:
- Sledmere – Afternoon Tea and Daffodil Felt Workshop – 01377 455198
- The Whole Hogg Farm Shop and Tearoom – Afternoon Tea with a foil balloon and flowers to take away. Call 01653 669469
- Beadlam Grange Farm Shop – Afternoon Tea email info@beadlamgrange.co.uk
- Feversham Arms Hotel & Verbena Spa, Helmsley – Spa days and Afternoon Tea. Call 01439 770766
- Dreamery Gardens, Stamford Bridge – Dreamery Afternoon Woodland Tea on Sunday 10th March. (needs to be prebooked) includes admission to the Dreamery Gardens. Book Here
- Castle Howard – Afternoon Tea, Gifts and a Day Out!
Gift Ideas:
- Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Café have special Mother’s Day treats available.
- Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Café have a wide range of gifts available for Mums
- Rainbow Ceramics in York – paint a gift for mum, or take mum on Mother’s day for an afternoon of crafting. 01904 675533 – Mention Ryedale Mumbler for 10% off (excluding parties & evening bookings)
- Kemps General Store – lovely books and gifts for Mum. 11 Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LP. 01653 693577
- PLUM in Malton – Lots a gifts for Mum 01653 600126
- Topiary Tree Florist, Malton – Fabulous array of flowers, plants and homeware. 01653 692671
Special Offers for Mums!
- Piglets Adventure Farm – Mums, Step-Mums, Grandmothers and Carers go FREE when accompanied by a pre-booked child, adult, concession ticket or Piglets annual membership holder on 9th and 10th March.
- William’s Den – Mums go FREE
- Filey Bird Garden – Mums go FREE on 10th March. All free Mums, Grandmas, Stepmums etc must be accompanied by one paying ticket (adult or child 1-1 ratio). We are still on our reduced winter prices so it’s even better value! No need to pre-book
- Monk Park Farm – 9th & 10th March, Mums go FREE. 1 free Mum per paying child.
- Flamingo Land – 9th & 10th March, Mums go FREE
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park – 9th & 10th March. Mums, Stepmums and Grandmas can visit Yorkshire Wildlife Park for FREE this Mothers’ Day, when accompanied by a pre-paid adult or child ticket!
Days Out With Mum:
- Humble Bee Farm Lambing Event – Sunday 10th March (also runs Sundays 17th, 24th, 31st March and 7th April and Wednesdays 13th, 20th and 27th March 2024). The glamping site is open to the public on these dates to experience their lambing event. Book here
- Burton Agnes Hall is a great family day out with lots of gardens to explore, giant games and new play area.
- National Centre for Birds of Prey in Helmsley – Gift experiences for Mum, or vouchers. Call 01439 772080
- Sledmere – a lovely day out for all the family and enjoy a nice meal or Afternoon Tea in The Coach House. Sledmere. YO25 3XG. T: 01377 236637
- Castle Howard – enjoy a walk in the grounds, a play on Skelf Island then lovely Afternoon Tea or perhaps a gift from the shop. YO60 7DA. 01653 648333
Walks & the Outdoors: Being with your family is what it’s all about on Mother’s Day, so if going out for a meal seems like an impossible idea with young children in tow (I know, I’ve been there, still am some days), there are still plenty of things you can do to make the day special. I find that I am at my happiest when my kids are happy, which is what you want if you want to enjoy Mother’s Day, and this usually happens when we are outdoors, and they are burning off some energy. There are loads of ideas for Days Out on Mumbler – if the weather is nice you could go for a stroll or bike ride in at Dalby Forest, have a wander on the North York Moors, perhaps up to Farndale to see the daffodills – you’ll find plenty of options in the Great Outdoors page here. There are also heaps of attractions you could visit, find them on the Days Out Attractions page here.
Wishing all the mums a Happy Mother’s Day!
