Chesire
								Mothering Sunday 14th March Treat your Mum like a fine Lady as you take afternoon tea in Lord Egerton's Apartment in the Mansion House with stunning views over the Italian Terrace and parkland. Booking essential, 11am-4pm Tatton Park www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6 01625 374435
Merseyside
								Mother's Day 14th March Treat your Mum to a walk around the beautiful spring garden with the Head Gardener followed by a scrumptious high tea. Booking essential. Speke Hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk The Walk, Speke, MerseysideL24 1XD 0151 427 7231
Northumberland
								Mother's Day Gift Making Workshops 13th - 14th March   Visit The Alnwick Garden to make a lasting gift for Mother’s Day. Learn how to pot up herbs in the Roots and Shoots garden, and use herbs from the garden to create a botanical bath bomb The Alnwick Garden www.thealnwickgarden.com. Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU 01665 511350
South Yorkshire
								Mother's Day 14th March Join in the Mothers Day challenge, handle amazing owls, cuddle cute chicks, bottle-feed goat kids and get close to lots of free-roaming animals. Normal admission charges apply Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre www.butterflyhouse.co.uk.Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorks, S25 4EQ 01909 569416
Central England
Derbyshire
								Family Activity – Mother’s Day 13th - 14th March Make a special card for the 'best Mum in the world' using the craft materials provided. 11am-3pm Kedleston Hall www.nationaltrust.org.uk Kedleston Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 5JH 01332 842191
Lincolnshire
								Mother's Day 14th March Spoil your Mum with a trip out to enjoy the snowdrops and daffodils at the castle. Mum's have free entry and children can make a pretty Mother's Day gift for a small charge for materials. Tattershall Castle www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Tattershall, Lincolnshire, LN4 4LR 01526 342543
Warwickshire
								Mother's Day 14th March Make a special animal themed card at the zoo centre. 11am-3.30pm. Twycross Zoo www.twycrosszoo.com. Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3PX 01827 880250
West Midlands
								Mother's Day 14th March Join in the Mothers Day challenge, handle amazing owls, cuddle cute chicks, bottle-feed goat kids and get close to lots of free-roaming animals. Normal admission charges apply Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre www.butterflyhouse.co.uk.Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, South Yorks, S25 4EQ 01909 569416
East England
Bedfordshire
								The Chilterns Gateway Centre 13th March Mothers Day Activity - Come along and make a Mothers Day card for Mothering Sunday. Face Painting for Children. Discount in café for Mums and Grans, Buy your Mothers Day present in our shop and receive 10% discount. Nominal charge for activities. Booking not needed. 11am-3pm. Dunstable, 01582 500920, www.nationaltrust.org.uk
								Leighton Buzzard Railway 14th March Mothering Sunday - A special treat for fare-paying Mums, as well as the steam train ride. Leighton Buzzard, 01525 373888, www.buzzrail.co.uk
Cambridgeshire
								Anglesey Abbey Cambridge 14th March Mothers Day Tea - Celebrate with a traditional afternoon tea, waitress served in the Robinson Room. £12.95 adult, £6.50 child. Booking advisable. 3-4.30pm 01223 810080, www.nationaltrust.org.uk
								Peckover House and Garden 14th March Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea - Special high tea available in the Reed Barn Tea-room. Adult £8, child £6 plus normal admission. 2-4.30pm. Wisbech, 01945 583463,  www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Essex
								Barleylands Farm Centre 14 March All Mothers receive Free Entry into the farm. 10am-5pm. www.barleylands.co.uk Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UD   01268 290229
								Hedingham Castle 14 March Bring your Mum along to enjoy the castle and beautiful grounds on this special day, where children can have a go at making mum a personalized card while Mum sits and enjoys a drink in the Garrison Tearooms. Free Tea/Coffee for Mums. www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk off A1017, Castle Hedingham , Essex, C09 3DJ    01787 460261
Hertfordshire
								British Schools Museum 14 March – Mother’s Day Take Mum back to school for Mothering Sunday –a Victorian Lesson in a real Victorian Classroom. Be prompt – lessons start at 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm. Admission £4.50 adults, £2 children – free tea and a cake for accompanied Mums. 41-42 Queen Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9TS    01462 420144
Norfolk
								Oxburgh Hall, 14th March Mothering Sunday - Celebrate this special day and treat Mum to a traditional Sunday roast lunch in the tea-room. A fresh flower for every mum visiting today. Booking advisable on 01366 328243 (Catering only). Why not take this opportunity to join our garden stewards on a guided tour (11.30am, 1pm and 2pm) and enjoy the spring flowers? Meet in the orchard.  11am-4pm. 01366 328258, www.nationaltrust.org.uk
								BeWILDerwood 14 March - BEWILDERMUM’S DAY! Have fun with your Mum and bring her to BeWILDerwood for FREE! Make her a flowery treat to take home and don’t forget a BIG hug for her too! www.bewilderwood.co.uk off A1062 Horning Road, Hoveton, Wroxham, Norfolk, NR12 8JW    01603 783900
Northamptonshire
								West Lodge Rural Centre 14 March – Mother’s Day Sunday lunch in the restaurant and FREE Primrose. www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk Pipewell Road, Desborough , Northamptonshire, NN14 2SH    01536 760552
Suffolk
								Suffolk Owl Sanctuary 14 March  - MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL EVENT Bring Mum along to have her photograph taken with one of our beautiful owls - a very special treat for a very special person! There will also be Punch & Judy for the youngsters - old fashion live entertainment that will keep them enthralled! www.suffolk-owl-sanctuary.org.uk Stonham Aspal, Stonham Barns , Suffolk, IP14 6AT    01449 711425
								Ickworth House 14th April Mothers Day Walk - Experience the beauty of spring in Ickworth’s Italianate Garden with the Head gardener. After the walk you will be served with a hot drink, and a piece of cake and each Mother will receive a posy of Ickworth daffodils. Adult £12, child £5. Price includes admission to the park. Booking essential. 11.30am-2pm. Bury St Edmunds, 01284 735270 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
South England
Surrey
								Mother’s Day Free Entry 14 March 2010 Celebrate Mothers’ Day - its free entry for all Mums!  Come and enjoy the beautiful landscape and follies with all the family. Normal admission charges apply for men and children 5-16 years. Painshill Park www.painshill.co.uk Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE  01932 868113
Sussex
								Open House on Mother’s Day 14 March    Join in for the start of the season, with £2.00 entry for everyone and a lovely bunch of daffodils for Mothers and Grandmothers. Weald and Downland Open Air Museum www.wealddown.co.uk Town Lane, Singleton, Sussex, PO18 0EU  01243 811363