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Mothers Day In Devon
Check out our guide to Mother's Day in Devon in 2023 - March 19th
We have put together some ideas for activities at home and out and about. Don't forget to keep popping back as we will add more activities as they become announced.
If you have a Mothers' Day themed event that you would like to be included in this article then please email our editor at lisa@writeplacemedia.co.uk
This CBBC Newsround video explains more about the origins of Mothering Sunday as well as worldwide traditions in relation to it. Younger family members may appreciate this episode of 'My CBeebies Special Day' from CBeebies Radio.
Cooking
The BBC Good Food website is a great place to start with this collection of mothers' day themed recipes including baking ideas and main courses as well as these afternoon tea recipe suggestions.
Olive magazine have collated their favourite breakfast and brunch ideas as well as mothers' day menus
Supermarket websites are a great resource for accessible and easier recipes that are especially suitable for families. Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda all have their own mothers' day collections.
Jamie Oliver has collected his favourite mothers' day recipes and placed them here and have been especially adapted for younger readers
Craft and other activities
The always excellent Activity Village website has dozens of simple and cheap craft ideas with detailed instructions for children.
Home education site Twinkl has created a number of fun and educational downloadable resources for the occasion including decorations and papercrafts which are available if you already have a Twinkl subscription or via their free trial.
We love this CBBC poem generator especially for the big day and as an unusual idea
The ever-reliable Blue Peter mini-site for older children has some cheap and easy ideas for homemade gifts including bath bombs, sugar scrub and more. Alternatively the CBBC site has some lovely, easy and meaningful things that you can do that won't cost a penny.
Mother's Day Craft
Pinterest is a great resource for finding lots of fantastic ideas for things that kids of all ages can make for their special day. Don't forget to check out our own board of Mothers' Day ideas that are frequently updated. Many of the activities can be made using household and reusable items.
Sites such as Good Housekeeping also have some great craft ideas - check out their list of 45 Mothers' Day Crafts for Kids here
Stores such as The Range, The Works and Hobbycraft are also useful for craft kits and materials for all ages.
11th March
Mother's Day Craft Workshop - Beginners Embroidery, age 6_
Pom Stitch Tassel, 53 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AB. www.pomstitchtassel.com/collections/workshops/products/mothers-day-craft-workshop-pm
Accessible for children age 5_ and adults. Learn beginners embroidery and create your own embroidered hoop which you can gift to someone else or keep it for yourself.
18th and 19th March
Mother's Day High Tea
Kents Cavern, 91 Ilsham Road, Torquay, TQ1 2JF. www.kents-cavern.co.uk
Enjoy an afternoon tea for two in the Kents Cavern cafe - no cave visit is necessary.
18th and 19th March
Mums Go Free at Dartmoor Zoo
Dartmoor Zoo, Plymouth, PL7 5DG. www.dartmoorzoo.org.uk
Mums are offered free admission to Dartmoor Zo to explore the 33 acre site and learn more about their incredible mothers. Limited tickets are available so you will need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. To receive free admission into the Zoo, mums must be accompanied by a full paying adult or child.
18th and 19th March
Mother's Day Weekend at Bear Town
Bear Town, Westcott, Cullompton. www.beartown.co.uk
Exact details of the event are still to be announced so keep an eye on the website detailed above and their Facebook page.
18th March
Mothers' Day Workshop - Create Knitted Wire Tulips
Pom Stitch Tassel, 53 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, TQ13 9AB. www.pomstitchtassel.com
Make and take home one or two knitted wire tulips. This workshop is accessible to children age 7+ and adults
19th March
Mother’s Day at Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway, Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2WD. www.tram.co.uk
Mums travel free with an accompanying paying child. See website for how to pre-book a roast lunch at the Tramstop Café.
19th March
Mums Go Free At Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Axe Valley Wildlife Park, Summerleaze Farm, Axminster, EX13 7RA. www.axevalleypark.co.uk
Contact the park for more details
19th March
A Whole Day of Fun on Mother's Day at World of Country Life
World of Country Life, West Down Lane, Sandy Bay, Exmouth, EX8 5BY. www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk
Full programme of daily activities as well as Mother's Day crafts for the little ones to take home a free moment of the day as well as Mother's Day special offers in Farmer Lee's Food Barn.
19th March
Mother's Day at South Devon Railway
South Devon Railway, TQ11 0DZ. www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/visit-us/whats-on/
Treat mum to a delicious cream tea on board a steam train on her special day. Trains are running all day.
19th March
Free Entry for Mums at Canonteign Falls
Canonteign Falls, Exeter, EX6 7RH. www.canonteignfalls.co.uk
Free admission for mums on Mother’s Day when accompanied by a child of any age. Book tickets online to guarantee entry– use code Mum23.