Mother's Day is fast approaching, so in anticipation of the big day, we have rounded up a quality selection of gift ideas to make mum feel special.
From luxurious spa days to handmade gifts, days out to special events, however you like to show appreciation to your mum, we are sure to have something to put a smile on her face.
Gift shopping at John Lewis
John Lewis has a wide selection of thoughtfully selected gifts to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day. From fragrant bouquets of Mother’s Day flowers to personalised jewellery and candles infused with essential oils, there's something to suit every mum – or grandma.
Check out their Top 10 Mother’s Day gift ideas for some creative suggestions, including a beautiful yet practical jewellery wallet, stylish colour-pop cardigan and a John Lewis Mother’s Day Beauty Box packed full of pampering treats.
Flower arranging at The Greenway Hotel and Spa
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Floral Arrangement Workshop and Afternoon Tea at The Greenway Hotel and Spa, a luxurious 16th-century manor house hotel located on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
This special event includes a 1.5-hour workshop where mum can learn to create a stunning table design using seasonal spring blooms, guided by expert instructors. Then it's time to indulge in a sumptuous afternoon tea in the hotel's elegant Garden Room.
Feel pampered at Cowley Manor
The C-Side Spa at Cowley Manor Experimental is a haven for self-care, offering a range of holistic therapies including massages, facials and exfoliating wraps, so mum can indulge in some well-deserved relaxation. And that includes mums-to-be, with an Oskia Mother-to-Be Warm Oil Massage available for pregnant guests.
Let mum unwind this Mother’s Day with a half-day spa package, featuring a 60-minute treatment, full use of the spa and a two-course lunch.
Indulge your mum at Ellenborough Park
Treat your mum this Mother's Day at Ellenborough Park, tucked between the Cotswolds' highest point and the gallops of Cheltenham Racecourse. This sumptuous hotel features delicious dining, a soul-soothing spa and rooms brimming with country house character.
Ellenborough Park has a range of Mother's Day treats to choose from, including a delectable Mother’s Day Champagne Afternoon Tea, bespoke overnight stays you can tailor to include Champagne, chocolates and flowers, or a seasonal Recharge and Renewal spa package.
Images - Piston Gin. Everyman Theatre, Cotswold Farm Park
Learn the art of distilling with Piston Gin
The perfect gift for a mum who loves gin, a trip to Piston Gin School in Cheltenham gives her the chance to learn the tips, tricks and magical alchemy needed to distil her very own gin.
The experience starts with a tour of the distillery with a G&T in hand, while an expert explains the story of gin and art of distillation. Then it's time to head to the workstation to select botanicals which are used in a mini copper pot still to produce a bottle of individually designed gin, ready to taste and label to take home as a great Mother's Day souvenir.
Enjoy a show at a local theatre
Everybody loves an evening at the theatre, so why not treat your mum with a ticket to a fabulous show this Mother’s Day?
Running from 17–21 March at The Everyman Theatre, Single White Female is an updated version of the iconic 90s movie that's perfect for mums who love a psychological thriller. Starring Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner, it's full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense.
Meanwhile, at the Cheltenham Playhouse, A Night at the Movies Cabaret on 17 April features tunes from her favourite films from the 1950s to the 2020s. Or Emilio Santoro as Elvis will be shaking his hips and crooning the classics at The Bacon Theatre on 27 March.
Make a new friend at Cotswold Farm Park
Located at the heart of the Cotswolds, Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has a long-standing reputation as a fun-filled family day out. And it's a great time to visit as Mums Go Free with a fee-paying adult or child over Mother's Day weekend this year.
Experience live lambing with demonstrations and talks and meet up to 50 rare breeds. Or why not soak up the atmosphere and enjoy tasty seasonal dishes at their on-site restaurant, the Ox Shed? Saturday evenings include live music from talented local artists from 6.30pm–8.30pm.
Images - Escape Rooms Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Guild shop, Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Escape the ordinary at Escape Rooms Cheltenham
For a quirky Mother's Day outing, how about a family trip to an escape room? Escape Rooms Cheltenham on Winchcombe Street provides fun escape room challenges for teams of up to six players, who must work together to solve all the tasks and escape the room in under 60 minutes.
You can make a full afternoon of it too by pairing an escape room with a spot of axe throwing. Located just upstairs from the Escape Rooms for ultimate convenience, Eat Sleep Axe is a safe and cathartic way for mum to channel her inner Viking.
Find something unique at Gloucestershire Guild
The Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen is a charitable membership organisation made up of talented designer-makers. They sell and showcase a changing selection of jewellery, ceramics, textiles, furniture, leatherwork, glass, basketry and more at their Cheltenham store and online which make brilliant Mother's Day gifts.
Works are lovingly handmade by artisans, many of whom are from the local area, so whatever you choose you know you will be getting your mum something truly unique.
A gift certificate from Cheltenham Festivals
Whether mum is a seasoned festival-goer or you want to introduce her to Cheltenham Festivals for the first time, Cheltenham Festivals Gift Vouchers can be purchased online and redeemed against general admission or membership purchases.
And with a whole host of big names getting ready to perform at this year’s Cheltenham Jazz Festival from 29 April – 4 May – including Van Morrison, Joss Stone, ABC, Jack Savoretti and Jessie J – now is the ideal time to nab a gift certificate.
Indulge in some retail therapy with a Cheltenham gift card
Can’t quite decide what to get mum this Mother’s Day? With so many shops and restaurants around Cheltenham, it can be hard to narrow it down and pick the perfect present.
Luckily for you, the Cheltenham Gift Card is a brilliant, flexible present for any occasion. It takes the guessing out of gifting and supports local businesses, and is currently accepted at over 100 businesses in town, including, shops, restaurants, cafés, hotels and hairdressers.