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Mother's Day in Dorset

25 February 2025

Meals and Memories

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Dorset

The kitchen. It’s the heart of the home where meals and memories are made. It’s where the kettle resides, ready to make those much-needed cups of tea that offer calm amid a teenage angst-ridden storm. It’s where you lovingly bake cakes with the little ones and teach your children the life lesson of how to cook. It’s where meals are created to fuel the family, where homework is helped with at the table, and where a bottle of wine is popped open after a long, hard day. It’s where many a good song has been sung loudly as the dishes are washed and where many a slick dance move has been carried out whilst mopping the floor. It’s the epicentre of the home and much time is well spent there, but sometimes it’s nice to escape this homely hub and head out to a place where a delicious meal is cooked for you and where you don’t have to worry about the washing up.

Just think of a leisurely lunch out somewhere with the family, afternoon tea taken with those you love, or dining on a dinner that’s been cooked to perfection by someone other than yourself – sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Dorset is renowned for its great food and if you’d like to treat your mum this Mothering Sunday (30th March), or maybe someone’s looking to treat you (just forward this on for them to read, hint hint!), there’s no shortage of places to go in Dorset, and whether it’s fish and chips on the harbour wall, scones and jam overlooking the bay, or à la carte in the countryside, there’s plenty more memories over meals to be made.

To find out what is on this Mother's Day in Dorset, take a look at the events below!

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day in DorsetMothers Day events in Dorset

29 March 2025
Key West, Bournemouth, Dorset
Mother's Day Weekend: Take That TributeLet It Shine: Take That Tribute comes to Bournemouth Pier! On Saturday 29th March 2025, We welcome Let It Shine as Take That! TICKET ON SALE NOW! The South West’s finest tribute to Take That, Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams! Let it Shine is the number 1 Take That Tribute act in the South West and they are coming to Key West at Bournemouth Pier for Mother’s Day Weekend. You will ...
29 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2025
Farmer Palmer's, Poole, Dorset
Mother's Day at Farmer Palmer'sIt’s Mum’s turn to shine! Parenthood is a wild ride (with plenty of ups and downs), but you’ve done an amazing job. So, why not take a breather, soak in the love, and celebrate all those milestone moments? This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re here to treat YOU! Mums Get 1/2 Price Tickets! Yes, you read that right. On Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March, all mums get half-price tickets! Spend ...
29 Mar 2025 to 30 Mar 2025
Abbotsbury Swannery, Abbotsbury, Dorset
Mums go Free** MUMS GO FREE ** Come visit the Abbotsbury Swannery over Mothering Weekend 29th & 30th March and we are offering FREE entry for Mums if you book online in advance. For other family members please book normal Day Tickets. Treat your Mums to a lovely day out, with daily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm, our beautiful Gift Shop and Café for lunch or tea and cakes.
30 March 2025
Wareham, Dorset
50% off for Mums on Mother's Day at Monkey World!Mum’s get 50% off entry at Monkey World on Mother’s day, Sunday 30th March 2025! Book online at www.monkeyworld.org for the best prices! Monkey World is the place where families matter, and so Mums get 50% off entry this Mother’s Day! Along with 230 monkeys & apes, your families can see our primate mums- Cherri the chimpanzee, whose daughter is the mischievous Thelma, our woolly monkey mums, ...
30 March 2025
Nothe Fort, Weymouth, Dorset
A Rocking Mother's DaySpend the day with your nearest and dearest at Nothe Fort for A Rocking Mother’s Day! Treat your loved ones to a day out at the Fort: We will be joined again this year by Weymouth Rock Choir, led by Stacey at 11am and 12pm- an uplifting performance not to be missed! Children can take part in making Mother’s Day crafts. The Fort View Café will be putting on some delicious Mother’s Day ...
30 March 2025
Sticks & Bones, Weymouth, Dorset
Mother's Day - Tulips & Cactus at Sticks & Bones Celebrate Mother's Day with us! Sunday 30th March 💗 We are teaming up with the talented Tulip & Cactus🌷🌵💐 You will receive a beautiful bouquet of British grown flowers to take home with you! £15 includes 1 x bouquet, hot drinks and cake 🍰 £25 includes 1 x bouquet and a bottle of house wine 🍷 The kitchen is open 10am-8.30pm Pop us a message to book, see you soon!
30 March 2025
Mother's Day at the Wishing WellOne of Dorset's best tearooms knows a thing or two about tea and cake! Join us for lunch or a special Afternoon Tea this Mother's Day.
30 March 2025
Bournemouth, Dorset
Mum's Zip for FreeSomething a little different from the usual flowers and chocolate, the PierZip is a Mother’s Day gift she won’t forget. Zip surf 250 metres from the end of the pier onto Bournemouth Beach and experience fantastic views all the way down. To get the deal simply enter the code: RRMUM25 when booking two single PierZip rides to receive the discount. Only valid for sessions on Sunday 30th March ...

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