Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days for hospitality in the year, have you made plans yet?
Whether you’re deciding where to take your mum to eat, or perhaps you’re looking at what gifts to buy, we’ve got a run down of some of the best options available in the city centre.
All Things Baby event at John Lewis
The perfect treat for new mums or mums to be. At the John Lewis All Things Baby event they will be joined by brands, experts and specialists, who will be appearing in staged talks and masterclasses. The event takes places on Saturday 1 April and tickets are £5, with the cost fully redeemable on the Nursery Department on the day of the event. Ticket holders will enjoy a goody bag, complimentary hot drink in the Place to eat & more. Tickets are available to purchase now in the Nursery Department at John Lewis Leicester.
Mother’s Day Banquet at Chutney Ivy
Chutney Ivy doesn’t usually open on a Sunday but they’re making an exception this Mother’s Day with a special 4 course banquet menu available. Begin with poppadoms and chutney plus a mixed starter selection, before Subjee Milloni (medium-hot mixed vegetable curry), Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Makhni, Pilau rice & Naan, and ending with your choice of cheesecake. The meal is priced at £24.95 each and you can book by emailing [email protected].
Mums play free at Sixes Social Cricket
Book your family a net and mum plays for free in the Battle of the Mums are Sixes Social Cricket this Mother’s Day. There will be an in venue competition running throughout the day and the top scoring mum will win a Burger Bat and or bottle of fizz to enjoy. Book online at sixescricket.com.
Indian Afternoon Tea at The City Rooms
Enjoy an afternoon tea with a twist at The City Rooms this Mother’s Day. Their hugely popular Indian Afternoon Tea features a beautifully tiered selection of Hare Bare Green Chutney Bun, Bel Puri, Ondhwa, and crisp Punjabi style samosas, as well as sweet treats, mango lassi and more. The Mother’s Day event is priced at £25 per person with a glass of Prosecco thrown in for the mums (children are priced at £12.50). For more information or to book call The City Rooms on 0116 251 5337 or email [email protected].
Magical Bones at Curve
Treat your mum to a magical night at Curve this Mother’s Day. Following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the road with a brand-new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high energy magic you’ll see this year. Direct from appearances on America’s Penn & Teller Fool Us, BBC1’s BAFTA Awards, ITV1’s This Morning and Sky’s Around The World In 80 Tricks. Remaining tickets are on sale from curvetheatre.co.uk.
If you prefer mayhem to magic, then don’t forget Mother Goose is also on at Curve until Sunday. There are two performances for Mother’s Day with a matinee and evening show. Grab the very final tickets to see Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop in this hilarious spin on panto. Book online via curvetheatre.co.uk.
The perfect card from SET
Mums love cards. Make yours perfect and head over to SET to check out their fabulous range of greeting cards, from cute and funny to downright rude. They also have an excellent range of gifts to suit a wide range of budget, so you can find something perfect for your mum.
Sunday roast at Black Iron Social
Enjoy a beautiful 2 or 3 course Sunday lunch menu at Black Iron Social this Mother’s Day, featuring their curried cured salmon, succulent roasted rump, indulgent sticky toffee pudding and much more. Plus all mums dining will also receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco! Priced at £25 for 2 courses or £20 for 3 courses. Book online via blackiron.co.uk.
How will you be marking Mother’s Day this year? Let us know @coolasleicester.
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