There’s lots to do in Cambridge to make this Mother’s Day special, here are some of our top picks for things to do and places to eat!
Food & Drinks at The Pike And Eel
Creating memories with your loved ones needs a special place to do so, and The Pike and Eel have the perfect setting. Just a stone’s throw from St Ives and 10 miles from Cambridge, the lovingly restored Pike & Eel stands on 17 acres of grounds on the River Great Ouse in the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens. Step inside this 18th-century inn and you will find the perfect blend of old
and new.
To book call: 01480 463336
www.pikeandeel.com
Sunday Lunch at The Elm
Get in the good books this Mother’s Day. With The Elm’s full Sunday Lunch menu on offer, including a range of delicious options to choose from, it’s the perfect chance to treat your mother to a special meal. To make it extra special, the Elm is also offering mums a free drink with their meal. This is an offer not to be missed, so book now to secure your table and ensure a memorable Mother’s Day for all.
To book call: 01487 773585
Afternoon Tea at The Clayton Hotel Cambridge
Treat yourself and a loved one to a break from the stresses of modern life and indulge in the quintessential English tradition of Afternoon Tea. Relax in comfort with a selection of savoury finger sandwiches and sweet pastries, along with a range of tea and coffee. For that extra special occasion, why not add a glass of bubbly?! You can even end the afternoon with a stroll in one of Cambridge’s many parks close to the hotel.
Tamburlaine Cream Tea – £12.50pp
Tamburlaine Afternoon Tea – £25.00pp
www.claytonhotelcambridge.com/restaurants-bars
afternoon-tea-cambridge
Paint Monet for Mother’s Day! Cambridge – Sunday 19th March
Grain & Hop Store, Cambridge • £35.99
This sip & paint event at The Grain & Hop Store, Cambridge will be themed around Claude Monet’s iconic Water Lilies painting. Beautify your canvas with impressionistic brushstrokes, capturing movement, light and colour!
Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other. No experience needed!
All art supplies included in the price.
www.bit.ly/3Zk2Dil
Stroll around The Botanic Garden, Cambridge
The Botanic Garden is a great place for families to spend time together and explore. Signs of Spring are everywhere as the daffodils begin to bloom and whatever the weather, the Glasshouses have plenty to interest. As a Botanic Garden, they hold a curated collection of over 8,000 plants, many of which are rare or endangered and their beds are cared for by hand.
A visit to the garden is a great day out for all, with inspiration for gardeners and a place to explore the natural world for families. And after your visit, don’t forget The Garden Café, which has a selection of delicious cakes to enjoy…
www.botanic.cam.ac.uk
The Willows Cafe Brampton
This Mother’s Day, Willows Cafe in Brampton is offering a delicious takeaway for pick up at 11.30am. Please book as soon as possible.
Sandwiches, sausage rolls and quiche
Scones with clotted cream and jam
Selection of our tarts, sponges and brownies…
All homemade with love!
Takeaway £20 PP – small deposit required
Find them on Instagram – @thewillowscafe_
Mother And Daughter Spa Day
at Quy Mill
With its fantastic facilities and an extensive list of treatments coupled with their double treatment rooms, Imagine Spa, Quy Mill really could be the ideal location for the perfect mother & daughter day.
What better way to say thank you or to simply catch up than a morning, afternoon or even a full day of pure pampering?
Call 01223 294179 for more information on
Mother-Daughter Spa Days.
www.bit.ly/3xJbFcW
Treat your Mum to a Let’s Go Punting Tour in Cambridge
Surprise your beloved mum this year with a luxurious 50-minute Mother’s Day Punting Tour along the magnificent College Backs in Cambridge.
Both private and shared Cambridge punting tours are available on Mother’s Day. With the daffodils in bloom and the cherry blossom floating in the air, March is a wonderful time to join us on the river for a chauffeured punting tour along the river Cam.
All Lets’ Go Punting tours last approximately 50 minutes and their online rates are discounted compared to on-the-day rates.
letsgopunting.co.uk/special-events/mothers-day-punting/
A Roast at The Red Lion Grantchester
Set in the beautiful village of Grantchester, this picture-perfect, thatch-roofed pub is a 2-minute walk from The Grantchester Meadows and a lovely 20-minute stroll along The Cam from Cambridge.
Make your mum’s day and spoil her with the gift of great food, drink and quality time.
www.redliongrantchester.co.uk
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