Quirky Mother’s Day Ideas
Are you bored of taking your mother to the same places over and over again and doing the same thing every single Mother's Day? Fear not! We've compiled a list of unconventional and different places to take every kind of mother figure in your life!
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Llama Trekking at Catanger Llamas:
If your mum is an animal lover, this is a perfect, one-of-a-kind experience!
What better way to get away from it all than by leading a gentle llama along bridleways, farm tracks and country lanes? These trails are led by experienced staff who will teach you all about these beautiful animals, as well as tell you about each llama's personality. Make sure to give them plenty of love and affection - though with soft, fluffy fur, it's hard not to!
Please note - this is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Find out more about Catanger Llamas here: www.llamatrekking.co.uk
Distillery Tour at Warner's Gin:
If there's something every mum seems to enjoy, it's gin. And how better to celebrate Mother's Day than with a distillery tour at world famous gin makers, Warner's Gin?
To make gin so delicious, you’ve got to get your hands dirty. Warner’s hand-pick and harvest fistfuls of farm-grown ingredients, cramming their gin with the fresh tastes of the British countryside. Join them for an immersive 90-minute tour on their family farm in Harrington, where they distill epic drinks in their 250 year old barn, in harmony with nature.
You will be met by a member of the Warner’s team with a drink on arrival, who will take you on a journey of taste and discovery. To end the day, you will have exclusive access to their farm shop, with 15% off everything. They love sharing their home and stories with you and can’t wait to see you for a G&T in the beautiful British countryside!
Find out more about Warner's Gin here: www.warnersdistillery.com
Axe Throwing at TBV Axemasters:
Being a mother is hard work and stressful. Why not let them get out some of that pent up rage at TBV Axemasters?
Based at Weedon Depot, TBV Axemasters is the perfect place to spend the day doing something a little different. Unleash your family's inner warrior with the thrill of axe throwing within the epic ambience of a Viking stronghold.
This one-hour session is not just an activity; it’s an unforgettable adventure into the heart of ancient Norse tradition!
Find out more about TBV Axemasters here: www.tbvaxemasters.com/northants-venue
Springspeed Nationals at Santa Pod:
Some mums have a need for speed, and Santa Pod is the perfect place to satiate it!
Happening on Mother's Day weekend, the Springspeed Nationals is a National Drag Racing Championship event, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long!
There will also be stalls and eateries situated around the attraction as well, so you can really treat the mother figure in your life to an adrenaline-filled day out.
Find out more about Santa Pod here: www.santapod.co.uk
Steam Train Rides at Northampton & Lamport Railway:
If you're looking for something a little slower, why not treat your mother to a picturesque steam train ride on Mother’s Day?
The best part? Mums ride FREE all day!
Trains will be departing throughout the day, you can either spend an entire day here alongside their giftshop and cafe on the Chapel Brampton platform, or you can turn up later and go straight onto the historic stream train.
Find out more about Northampton & Lamport Railway here: www.nlr.org.uk
Afternoon Tea & Tour at Lyveden:
If the mother figure in your life is all about history and heritage, then this exclusive event at Lyveden will be right up her alley!
Celebrate Mother's Day with an afternoon tea in the Manor Café, and then join onto a guided tour of the site with Lyveden's knowledgeable volunteers.
Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete and virtually unaltered since work stopped on his death in 1605. There are tranquil moats, viewing terraces and an Elizabethan orchard to explore, as well as an enigmatic garden lodge covered in religious symbols. The Elizabethan Garden is a rare Elizabethan survivor and one of the country’s oldest garden landscapes, including terraces, spiral mounts, moats and orchard.
Find out more about Lyveden here: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/leicestershire-northamptonshire/lyveden
Find your perfect day out yet? There's tons of different attractions available throughout Northamptonshire. Why not check out our Days Out page of the website to find more places to visit? Or you could check up on our What's On page - we have hundreds of events listed happening throughout the county!
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