Treat the special mother figure in your life this Mother's Day in Wiltshire. With luxurious spa breaks, delicious cookery classes, thrill-seeking skydiving, off-road 4x4 tours and racetrack days, Wiltshire has a variety of different ways for you to spend time together. Discover 31 things you can do here.
1. Spend the day enjoying the outdoors at Roves Farm Visitor Centre and handling and cuddling newborn lambs, baby Pygmy kids, calves and piglets.
2. Relax at a Wiltshire spa and feel rejuvenated with one of the excellent treatments on offer.
3. Ladies that Lunch, enjoy an a la carte menu in the Shelburne Restaurant or traditional three course menu in the Kerry Sweet at Bowood Hotel & Spa.
4. Enjoy an action packed day at Castle Combe Circuit Spring Action Day.
5. Explore Avebury Stone Circle and find out about the mysterious stone circle and learn about all things spiritual at Elements of Avebury.
6. Sing to your hearts content at a Mother's Day themed musical afternoon tea in Melksham.
7. Step back in time at Stourhead Estate and admire the beautiful Spring plants.
8. Experience the thrill at Wessex Raceway and race your mum around a go-kart track instead of around the bend!
9. Take mum out for a delicious lunch at one of Wiltshire’s restaurants.
10. Marvel at spring flowers at the beautiful selection of Stately Homes and Garden in Wiltshire.
11. Visit Stonehenge for a once in a lifetime opportunity.
12. Learn about what it’s like staying on a farm at a Wiltshire farm stay.
13. Indulge in homemade scones, lashings of cream and jam, cakes and sandwiches, accompanied with a perfectly brewed tea at an Afternoon Tea in Wiltshire.
14. Pick up something special for mum on a shopping trip in Wiltshire. Marlborough, Salisbury, Bradford on Avon and Devizes are all good spots for unique finds.
15.Explore the tranquil ruins of Old Wardour Castle, the perfect place for a walk, then pop to Tisbury and Pythouse Kitchen Garden for a lunch to remember.
16. Raise money for a good cause at Casa Fina in Salisbury. They will be serving tea free of charge but will invite donations to the Salisbury Hospice, just email or call to let them know!
17. On the outskirts of Wiltshire is Bombay Sapphire Distillery, learn about what makes it an award-winning gin and take part in your own cocktail making master class.
18. Get creative at Bowood House and Gardens opening weekend. Join in with activities at the Gardner’s Bothy and create an extra special gift for your mum. Perfect for the little ones.
19. Escape to the country and challenge yourself to discover all eight of our Wiltshire white horses!
20. Have a go at stand up paddle boarding at Cotswold Water Park.
21. Discover the magic of Harry Potter at Lacock Abbey, Village and Fox Talbot Museum.
22. Book onto a hack with one of Wiltshire’s horse riding schools.
23. Go on a tour around a Vineyards and Breweries and experience local produce.
24. Have a go at making some new recipes at a Wiltshire cookery school.
25. Kick back and relax on a canal boat along the Kennet & Avon Canal.
26. Discover trees from around the world at Westonbirt Aboretum.
27. Feel the wind in your hair on a cycle ride around Wiltshire.
28. Get adventurous and learn about and explore the Salisbury Plain on a Salisbury Plain Safari.
29. Make your way through the monkey enclosure at Longleat.
30. Work together to discover hidden treasure on a Wiltshire treasure trail.
31. Skydiving may not be for everyone, but it's definitely an experience you won't forget! Plus it's a fantastic way of seeing Wiltshire from above. GoSkydive and Skydive Netheravon are both brilliant companies to do it with.
Keep an eye on our Mother’s Day offers here, and if you’re looking to make a break of it there’s plenty of accommodation options too!
Must-try games:
- https://2048games.cc (Perfect for puzzle lovers)
- https://clickspacebar.com (Quick and fun)
- https://catan.topicsdirect.com (Great with friends)
Hope you enjoy these as much as I do! 🎮