Mother’s Day is coming up on 15th March so why not give the gift of a shared experience and make unforgettable memories together?
Blooming brilliant
At Pinot and Picasso in Central Arcade, you can celebrate your mum with flowers, fizz, and a little creativity. Step into a world of vibrant colours as you enjoy a relaxed still life painting session, complete with a welcome glass of prosecco on arrival. In this guided class, you’ll explore the beauty of floral arrangements and bring them to life on canvas. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a creative treat, it’s a lovely way to slow down and celebrate the special women in our lives. At the end of the session, one lucky guest will also have the chance to take the flowers home.
Scent-imental
Scent Salim in Roundhay offers a beautifully personal ‘create your own scent’ experience – the perfect way for you and your mum to spend meaningful time together. Guided by fragrance experts, you’ll explore the fascinating art of perfumery and discover the ingredients that truly resonate with you. Step by step, you’ll experiment, compare, and refine until you craft a fragrance that feels completely your own. It’s not just an activity, but a memorable, sensory journey you’ll both treasure long after you leave.
Take it easy
Ayur Mantra Ayurvedic Spa on Street Lane offers a holistic approach to wellness that’s rooted in the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda – providing the perfect opportunity for mum to relax unwind.
With an emphasis on healing and rejuvenation, Ayur Mantra provides not just treatments but also valuable insights into living a balanced life. The spa also has a range of beauty and relaxation treatments available: aromatherapy massages have all the benefits of a traditional massage, while also stimulating your sense of smell through essential oils. Also on offer is reflexology treatments and a rejuvenating facial which cleanses pores and exfoliates dead skin.
Piece of cake
Bettys in Harrogate is a delightful treat for Mother’s Day anyway but go the extra mile by signing you and your mum up to its cookery school class. On the day before Mother’s Day (14th March), it’s hosting ‘Cake Decorating Secrets’ – a one-day course led by expert tutors where you’ll learn how to decorate a Genoese sponge cake, craft sugar paste decorations, and add your own message in hand- piped royal icing. Not only will you finish the day with a beautiful and delicious cake to take home, but you’ll also get to enjoy refreshments including breakfast on arrival and a two-course lunch with wine, creating memories that will last long after the last bite!
All aboard
Give your mum the royal treatment by taking her on a regal day out on a steam train with afternoon tea included. Stepping inside Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee Saloon of 1887, you’ll experience first-hand the award-winning restoration featured on Channel 4’s Great Rail
Restorations with Peter Snow. Owners Stephen and Qiuying Middleton will regale you with entertaining stories about the restoration and royal history. During the 60-minute steam hauled trip, you’ll be served prosecco, sandwiches, cakes, and hot drinks as your journey takes you through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales between Embsay and Bolton Abbey.
