Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<p>Treating your mum? Hope to be treated yourself? Either way, we&#8217;ve unearthed some lovely local Mother&#8217;s Day treats to spoil the lady in your life. From elegant afternoon teas and sumptuous spa days to crafty workshops and perfect posies. Book these before they sell out.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-for-afternoon-tea">GO FOR AFTERNOON TEA</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hoar-cross-hall"><strong><a href="https://baronseden.com/hoar-cross-hall/offers-exclusives/the-spring-table-afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hoar Cross Hall</a></strong></h2>



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<p>Ooh, afternoon teas don&#8217;t come more special than this one at elegant country house spa Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire. You can enjoy the new Spring Table afternoon teas (£45pp) any time from 3 March until May and on the big day itself. It&#8217;s extra special affair in the beautiful Ballroom with warm, buttery scones, delicious finger sandwiches and oh-so-pretty sweet treats &#8211; mmm.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hart-s-hotel-amp-kitchen-nottingham"><strong><a href="https://www.hartsnottingham.co.uk/kitchen/mothers-day/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hart&#8217;s Hotel &amp; Kitchen</a>, Nottingham</strong></h2>



<p>Elegant but laid-back, special occasion-worthy but intimate, afternoon teas at this city centre hotel get it spot on. Expect classic offerings of finger sandwiches, fruit scones with jam and clotted cream, and indulgent homemade&nbsp;cakes from Hambleton Bakery. Quaff unlimited freshly brewed loose-leaf Jing teas or Hart’s own signature coffee, locally roasted at 200 Degrees in Nottingham. Costs £25.95pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thoresby-hall-hotel-ollerton"><strong><a href="https://www.warnerhotels.co.uk/hotels/thoresby-hall-hotel?sv_campaign_id=78888&amp;sv_tax1=affiliate&amp;sv_tax2=&amp;sv_tax3=Skimlinks&amp;sv_tax4=muddystilettos.co.uk&amp;sv_affiliate_id=78888&amp;awc=1015_1771924551_66a259b116c544549eac326040e1cc5e&amp;utm_source=awin/Skimlinks&amp;utm_medium=affiliates&amp;utm_campaign=Sub+Networks&amp;utm_term=78888&amp;utm_content=nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk">Thoresby Hall Hotel</a></strong>,<strong> Ollerton</strong></h2>



<p>The epitome of English elegance. If you&#8217;re after a truly traditional afternoon tea then book the Blue Room at <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/travel/uk/hotels-inns/review-thoresby-hall-hotel-ollerton/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thoresby Hall Hotel</a>. Warm scones with clotted cream, fancy finger sandwiches, and sweet treats a touch of the theatrical. The Blue Room’s gilded ceilings and&nbsp;glorious views elevate this tea into an&nbsp;indulgent ritual steeped in tradition.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-renaissance-at-kelham-hall-newark"><strong><a href="https://www.renaissance-kelham.com/mothers-day-afternoon-tea-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Renaissance at Kelham Hall</a>, Newark</strong></h2>



<p>Sip afternoon tea in the impressive stately rooms of this gorgeous place of towers, turrets, gables and arches&nbsp;near Newark. Freshly baked scones, dainty sandwiches and delicious homemade cakes for £30pp at a choice of times throughout the day on Sun 15 March (children&#8217;s menu also available).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bliss-out-in-a-spa">BLISS OUT IN A SPA</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eden-hall-day-spa-newark"><strong><a href="https://baronseden.com/eden-hall/mothers-day" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eden Hall Day Spa</a>, Newark</strong></h2>



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<p>Really looking to spoil mum? Go all in with nine indulgent hours to fully switch off on the Mother&#8217;s Day Spa Day (from £129pp). With full spa access and a delectable three-course lunch, this is pampering done proper. Adding on a treatment? Try the brand new 60 min Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Facial (£90). If you can&#8217;t stretch to the whole thing, you can always snaffle a gift card from £50.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-crafty-on-a-workshop">GET CRAFTY ON A WORKSHOP</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-debbie-bryan-nottingham"><strong><a href="https://debbiebryan.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Debbie Bryan</a>, Nottingham</strong></h2>



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<p>From tempting textiles workshops like embroidery (£31.80) and felt garlands £37.10) to arty activities like candle painting (£31.20) and decorating plant pots (£21.20), there are some lovely creative workshops to pick from. There are also some pretty tasty afternoon teas you could tag on on Mother&#8217;s Day itself (sun 15 March) for £26.50pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chatsworth-workshops-bakewell"><strong><a href="https://www.chatsworth.org/visit-chatsworth/learn-something-new" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chatsworth workshops</a>, Bakewell</strong></h2>



<p>If you live within shooting distance of Chatsworth House, you could gift one of their lovely expert-led workshops as a local Mother&#8217;s Day treat. Upcoming ones include, bookbinding, botanical drawing, pruning &amp; grafting, and printmaking.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-visit-a-sunday-afternoon-jazz-club">VISIT A SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CLUB</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-peggy-s-skylight-nottingham"><strong><a href="https://peggysskylight.co.uk/events/pat-mccarthy-quartet-shannon-reilly-15th-march-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peggy&#8217;s Skylight</a>, Nottingham</strong></h2>



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<p>Settle in for a Sunday afternoon jazz session at super-cool club Peggy&#8217;s Skylight with food and drinks delivered to your table. Performing from 1pm on Mother&#8217;s Day is revered jazz guitarist Pat McCarthy and his Quartet featuring vocalist Shannon Reilly. Sublime.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-food-amp-drink">FOOD &amp; DRINK</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bakewell-pudding-making-experience-bakewell"><strong><a href="https://www.bakewellpuddingshop.co.uk/pudding-making-experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bakewell Pudding making experience</a>, Bakewell</strong></h2>



<p>If you can get a gang of mums together, how about getting hands-on making your own pud with a little help from the experts before kicking back with afternoon tea while your Pudding works its magic in the oven? Great for groups of 15. If you&#8217;re looking for an individual gift, a <a href="https://www.bakewellpuddingshop.co.uk/product-page/berry-bakewell-trio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Berry Bakewell Trio</a> ought to do it, with Bakewell pudding, Bakewell Pudding gin and fruit preserve (£45).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-craft-distillery-tour-amp-tasting-amber-valley"><strong><a href="https://www.whitepeakdistillery.co.uk/product/distillery-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craft distillery tour</a> (&amp; tasting), Amber Valley</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="731" height="1024" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/tour-guide-pours-731x1024.jpg" alt="White Peak Distillery guide pours whisky Derbyshire" class="wp-image-5672" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/tour-guide-pours-731x1024.jpg 731w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/tour-guide-pours-214x300.jpg 214w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/tour-guide-pours-768x1075.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/tour-guide-pours-375x525.jpg 375w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2023/08/tour-guide-pours.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px" /></figure>



<p>How about a tipple or two on this fascinating glimpse behind the scenes at White Peak Distillery? Get close to the action, hear about the history, and share the team&#8217;s passion for producing whisky, gin and rum. Then it’s back to the cosy tasting room for a guided tasting of craft spirits. Costs £18pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sparkling-breakfast-compamigos-derby"><strong><a href="https://compamigos.co.uk/mothers-day-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sparkling breakfast</a>, Compamigos, Derby</strong></h2>



<p>Start the day with a bit of sparkle at a&nbsp;Mother’s Day Breakfast at super-chilled waterside eatery <a href="https://nottsderbyshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/restaurants/review-compamigos-derby/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compamigos</a>. You&#8217;ll enjoy two courses and a glass of prosecco on arrival. Pick from a full English, Pork Belly Pancakes or Berry Pancakes, Avocado Smash, or a granola bowl, followed by a mini pastry to finish. Available between 9am and 11am on Sun 15 March, at £20pp.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gift-a-spring-bouquet">GIFT A SPRING BOUQUET</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mother-s-day-posy-bag-laurenne-hopkins-flowers-bolsover"><strong><a href="https://laurennehopkinsflowers.co.uk/product/little-thanks-mothers-day-posy-bag-pre-order/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mother&#8217;s Day Posy Bag</a>, Laurenne Hopkins Flowers</strong>, <strong>Bolsover</strong></h2>



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<p>Spectacularly pretty, these super cute jam jar posies are a simple (and affordable) gesture at £15. Pre-order online, select a design for your bag and co-ordinate with a mini gift card. Collect from Laurenne&#8217;s farm stand from Fri 13 March. Sweet.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mother-s-day-bouquet-workshop-thornbridge-hall"><strong><a href="https://www.thornbridgehall.co.uk/whatsonandevents/mothersdaybouquet14" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mother&#8217;s Day Bouquet Workshop</a>, Thornbridge Hall</strong></h2>



<p>Make your own stunner of a spring bouquet on Sat 14 March just in time for Mother&#8217;s Day. Maxi, from Thornbridge Blooms, will take you through how to create a seasonal bouquet which you can then wrap and box up. All materials will be provided using spring flowers and foliage from the Thornbridge Estate.<br>Refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop. Costs £47.16.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE? </h2>



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