There are loads of great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day in and around Wharfedale & Craven with the kids. We have done a handy roundup of 7 ways you could celebrate Mother’s Day as a family, some require booking so don’t leave it too late to make plans (or share this post with other halves!)
Hesketh is open for all the usual Farm fun and every visiting Mum will get a free cuppa in the cafe! Even better there is NO NEED TO BOOK!
Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6HA
Harewood House re-opens on the 18th March 2023 and is a fun day out for the whole family, with lots to explore, from the house and it’s collections, to the penguin feeding, farm experience, adventure playground, Curiosity Cabin and over 100 acres of garden to explore.
Spend Mother’s Day Weekend at Harewood and treat the motherly figure in your life with a brand new exhibition, alongside exciting special afternoon teas, a perfect way to spend time with and treat the special person in your life over Mother’s Day weekend.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Sat 18 + Sun 19 Mar
Treat the mother figure in your life to an afternoon tea at Harewood. Relax in the elegant Billiard Room and dine in style on delicate finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and sweets served with a selection of teas or coffees or add a glass of Prosecco for the ultimate indulgence. Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea also includes a potted spring bulb gift for each mother, a long-lasting alternative to a bunch of flowers.
Normal admission applies. Book online.
Harewood House, LS17 9LE
There’s plenty to keep you busy at the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, whatever the weather and plenty of steam heat to keep you warm!
Experience the sound & smell of a steam railway
Five miles of heritage railway to journey along
Six individual stations, full of character
An Exhibition Shed displaying vintage coaches and historic engines
The Carriage Works Museum, one of the finest collections of restored railway carriages
The Engine Shed full of exhibits and memorabilia of how railways used to be
Gift shops at Haworth & Oxenhope
On train Buffet Car, selling real ale, drinks, snacks & confectionary.
Over the weekend The Old Parcels Office will be starting the day serving Breakfast Sandwiches and a Proper Brew to get your day on the right track. The rest of the day will be filled with Light Snacks, Hearty Meals, Tasty Desserts and Kids Meals.
The Drivers Roast or Firebox Braised Steak are the perfect choice for Sunday Dinner, finished off with something delicious like Jam Roly-Poly or Banana Split, before or after a journey through the Worth Valley.
Book online.
Keighley & Worth Valley RailwayThe Railway Station, Haworth, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ
Explore the house, join us for a game of teapot bingo and try out some mindfulness colouring in our beautiful surroundings.
Join us in the café for our Mother’s Day special offer. Enjoy a freshly baked scone with jam, clotted cream and a pot of tea. You won’t want to miss out .
Normal admission applies. Book online.
Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE
If you fancy a leisurely day we have lots of ideas for Child and Pushchair Friendly Walks in Wharfedale & Craven as well as Family Bike Rides.
And why not tie it in with a Sunday Roast at a local pub!
Enjoy a family stroll around the gardens, hopefully taking in the delightful spring flowers! Let the kids burn off some steam on the adventure playgrounds and finish off with afternoon tea or a Fat Rascal in Bettys!
Normal garden admission applies.
Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB
Loads of local discounted entry fees or special offers when you show your lottery ticket.
Why not all have a treat and have Afternoon Tea as a family! We are spoilt for choice when it comes to places in Wharfedale & Craven, for Mumbler recommendations of child-friendly places for Afternoon Tea click here (Pre-booking advised) or create your own with The Mumbler Homemade Afternoon Tea guide
We have lots more Days Out ideas on the website and if you want to share ideas with other Mumbler’s why don’t you join the Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler Chat Group.
*Check all event listings prior to visiting in case of last-minute changes, details correct at time of publishing March 2023
