16 Ways To Celebrate Mother's Day In Kent

Mother's Day in just around the corner and if you're looking to spoil that special mother figure in your life, we have an abundance of events and activities on offer here in Kent!

Whether you're looking for a special meal, creative workshop or unique family day out, we have you covered with our guide to celebrating Mother's Day in Kent...

Enjoy a family day out with a difference

🚂 Hop aboard a steam train

Step back in time by hopping aboard a steam train with either Tenterden's Kent & East Sussex Railway or Tunbridge Wells' Spa Valley Railway. Both are offering afternoon teas on board this historic trains to savour as you travel through the beautiful Kentish countryside.

🗺️ Do a Quiz Trail around a local spot

For an activity the whole family can enjoy, try one Quiz Trail's local activity packs to discover a new Kent destination. With trails in locations including Whitstable, Tenterden, Sevenoaks, Canterbury and Broadstairs, work together as a team to uncover clues and learn about the location's history. Combine with a pub lunch or afternoon tea and you'll be onto a winning day out.

🦁 Have an animal encounter at Wingham Wildlife Park

If you'd prefer to take a walk on the wild side, Mums visit for FREE on both Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March at Wingham Wildlife Park. See their large range of magnificent animals including tigers, lions, meerkats, peguins and red panda, as well as paying a visit to their popular Dinosaur Zoo for a more prehistoric take on your animal encounter!

🏰 Marvel at a historic castle

Treat your Mum like the Queen that she is (though hopefully a less ill-fated one...) by visiting Hever Castle or Leeds Castle to soak up this history, marvel at the Spring blooms and even enjoy a decadent afternoon tea overlooking the castles themselves.

🛝 Have a day of family fun at Knockhatch

Alternatively, embrace a day out for the kids (if they're happy, we're happy - right?) with a trip to Knockhatch in Hailsham. With animals, rides and immersive play areas, this is the ultimate family day out. Plus, Mums visit for FREE on Sunday 15th March. Read our full review of Knockhatch Adventure Park to find out more.

Take her to sip wine amongst the vines

🥂 Have a FREE tour and tasting at Westwell

Book a tour and tasting at family-run winery Westwell to spot the first signs of Spring and learn about what happens in the vines before sampling some of their current range. Mums go free when you book a tour for two or more with the code MUMSFREE.

🍾 Indulge in a decadent sparkling afternoon tea

Enjoy a decadent afternoon tea accompanied by local sparkling wine whilst overlooking the vines at either Balfour Winery, Birchden Vineyards, Squerryes or Wildshark Vineyard. Including sandwiches, scones and an array of sweet treats and cakes, plus a glass of sparkling wine, this is the ideal indulgence this Mother's Day!

🍷 Take a tour of one of her favourite vineyards

We're spoilt for choice when it comes to vineyards in Kent so why not explore one and learn about how her favourite tipple is made. Visit big players Chapel Down, Biddenden and / or Gusbourne for wonderful days out amongst the vines. Alternatively, if you can't choose just one, book a full tour with either Wine Tours of Kent or Vine & Country Tours.

Learn a new skill together

🍫 Make your own chocolates

Do a two-hour workshop with Temper Temper Chocolate in Tunbridge Wells to make your own sweet chocolates together. All equipment and guidance is included, and there's be plenty of goodies to take home at the end!

💐 Create a Spring bouquet

Join Florrie & Violet in Tenterden for a workshop combining yoga and floral design. Alternatively, book in to The Foraged Flower's Mother's Day workshop to create a beautiful Spring bouquet at Rachel's rural studio in Hothfield. Read more about The Foraged Flower here.

🧁 Decorate the prettiest biscuits or cakes

Learn to decorate a range of chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with The Lane Bakery's Parent & Child Cupcake Decor Workshop on 14th March or book in for a minature cupcake workshop with Cakey Bake in Paddock Wood.

🕯️ Get creative with a candle-making workshop

Join Wax & Whimsy to design and create two beautifully scented candes at their Mother's Day workshop on 14th March in Broadstairs. Read more about Wax & Whimsy here.

🥘 Cook up a feast to enjoy together

Book or gift a course with the brilliant Kent Cookery School near Ashford. With a range of cuisines and workshops styles available, you'll be spoilt for choice.

Treat her to a fabulous meal

🫖 Indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea

There's no more classic way to treat your Mum than with an afternoon tea and there's a huge range on offer across Kent. For something a little different, visit Port Lympne to enjoy a decadent feast whilst marvelling at wild animals. Alternatively, visit a beautifully historic location such as Penshurst Place or Chiddingstone Castle for a sumptuous afternoon tea.

🥞 Enjoy a relaxing brunch

If brunch is more her style, Dragonfly Farm Shop & Café in Speldhurst are hosting a special Mother's Day brunch with a complimentary mimosa for all Mums. Other highly recommended spots for brunch include Frankie's Farm Shop in Staplehurst, Café Lounge in Rochester and Juliet's in Tunbridge Wells.

🍽️ Book a special lunch

Whether you're looking for a classic Sunday roast or something a little more unique, Kent has an abundance of options. Top picks from us include The Star & Eagle or The Eight Bells for a traditional Sunday lunch, or Essence at the Pantiles, Squerryes or St Leonard's for something extra special.