Mothering Sunday is the second Sunday in May in the US but in the UK we celebrate Mother's Day in March. (2013 date: Sunday 10 March 2013.)
If you are visiting London in March you will need to know how to spoil mom so read on...
1. Florimania at Hampton Court Palace
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2. Afternoon Tea & Pride and Prejudice at The Queen's House
Enjoy afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of the Queen's House Greenwich, take in the classical architecture before you retire to the Orangery to enjoy a screening of Joe Wright's critically acclaimed adaptation of Austen's Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightly.- Date: Sunday 10 March 2013
- Times: 12-4pm
3. London Eye
© Laura Porter
Quality time together is the greatest gift, so why not treat mom (and yourself) to a ride on the London Eye? You could choose a Champagne Experience and include the London Eye River Cruise, a fun interactive 40 minute cruise on the Thames taking in some of London's most impressive architecture.
If you can't make up your mind (there are a lot of options!) you could choose London Eye Gift Vouchers and let mother decide.
4. Chocolates
Source: Halpern PR
Hotel Chocolat produce luxury chocolates and have many gift ideas to help you choose. Hotel Chocolat is a British-owned company who has been committed to producing real, authentic chocolate for over ten years. Their success has a lot to do with the quality ingredients they use – they even have their own cocoa plantation, Rabot Estate, in the West Indies.
Why not sign your mom up for the Chocolate Tasting Club so she can enjoys chocs all year round?
- Hotel Chocolat gift ideas: Buy Direct
- Chocolate Tasting Club: Buy Direct
- Where To Buy & Try Chocolate in London
- Best Hot Chocolate in London
5. Afternoon Tea
© Grosvenor House
Afternoon tea is a wonderful tradition and I've enjoyed this pastime at many venues. Here are my favorite afternoon tea locations with reviews to help you choose where to book.
6. Plan a Visit to Buckingham Palace
© Laura Porter
Buckingham Palace is open to the public from the end of July to late September each year so this is one mom will have to wait for but you could purchase the tickets now so she's got something to look forward to.
If mom can't visit London in the summer but is here now then take her to see the Changing of the Guard outside the front of Buckingham Palace.
7. Country Living Magazine Spring Fair
© Country Living Fair
The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair is another shopping opportunity for you or another chance for a bonding session with mom. It has great ideas for decorating your home and inspiration for the garden.
Dates: 21-25 March 2012.
8. London Sightseeing Pass
© London Pass
The London Pass offers free entry to over 55 London tourist attractions including The Tower of London and Kensington Palace. With the savings you will make, why not buy two passes and go with mom?
- More about The London Pass | Buy Direct
9. Mother's Day Card
Your mother may tell you not to worry about buying her a card but do you want to take the risk? For the the best greeting cards in London head to Paperchase on Tottenham Court Road. The range is constantly changing which makes return visits more fun. They also carry a great range of unusual papers and art materials as well as all the more widely available stationery, greeting cards, gifts, and gift packaging.
- Paperchase, 213 - 215 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7PS
Nearest tube stations: Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road
