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Mothers Day in Norfolk 2023
Check out our guide to Mother's Day in Norfolk in 2023 - March 19th
We have put together some ideas for activities at home and out and about. Don't forget to keep popping back as we will add more activities as they become announced.
If you have a Mothers' Day themed event that you would like to be included in this article then please email our editor at lisa@writeplacemedia.co.uk
This CBBC Newsround video explains more about the origins of Mothering Sunday as well as worldwide traditions in relation to it. Younger family members may appreciate this episode of 'My CBeebies Special Day' from CBeebies Radio.
Cooking
The BBC Good Food website is a great place to start with this collection of mothers' day themed recipes including baking ideas and main courses as well as these afternoon tea recipe suggestions.
Olive magazine have collated their favourite breakfast and brunch ideas as well as mothers' day menus
Supermarket websites are a great resource for accessible and easier recipes that are especially suitable for families. Tesco, Sainsbury's and Asda all have their own mothers' day collections.
Jamie Oliver has collected his favourite mothers' day recipes and placed them here and have been especially adapted for younger readers
Craft and other activities
The always excellent Activity Village website has dozens of simple and cheap craft ideas with detailed instructions for children.
Home education site Twinkl has created a number of fun and educational downloadable resources for the occasion including decorations and papercrafts which are available if you already have a Twinkl subscription or via their free trial.
We love this CBBC poem generator especially for the big day and as an unusual idea
The ever-reliable Blue Peter mini-site for older children has some cheap and easy ideas for homemade gifts including bath bombs, sugar scrub and more. Alternatively the CBBC site has some lovely, easy and meaningful things that you can do that won't cost a penny.
Mother's Day Craft
Pinterest is a great resource for finding lots of fantastic ideas for things that kids of all ages can make for their special day. Don't forget to check out our own board of Mothers' Day ideas that are frequently updated. Many of the activities can be made using household and reusable items.
Sites such as Good Housekeeping also have some great craft ideas - check out their list of 45 Mothers' Day Crafts for Kids here
Stores such as The Range, The Works and Hobbycraft are also useful for craft kits and materials for all ages.
18th and 19th March 2023
Mums Go Free At Bure Valley Railway.
Bure Valley Railway. www.bvrw.co.uk/events/mum-goes-free
Mums travel free with a full fare paying adult. Book online and add a Mum's Go Free Ticket or call on 01263 733858 - pre-booking is essential.. One free mum per booking. Traditional Afternoon Teas in the Whistlestop Cafe can be pre-booked.
18th and 19th March
Bring a Guest For Free On Mother's Day at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure
19th March 2023
Mothering Sunday Afternoon Tea
Sandringham Estate, Sandringham, PE35 6EN. www.sandringhamestate.co.uk
Afternoon Tea experience including entry to the gardens. Children's Afternoon Tea options available.
19th March
Mother's Day at Pensthorpe
Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham, NR21 0LN. www.pensthorpe.com/events/mothers-day/
Treat a loved one to free park entry whether it be a mum, dad, sister, grandparent, partner or best friend. One free person per one full fee paying visitor. Visit the website to see the full terms and conditions and to book. they are also offering a special afternoon tea in their cafe alongside their homemade lunch menu.
19th March 2023
Mother's Day - Mums Visit The Gardens for Free
Hoveton Hall Estate, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8RJ. www.hovetonhallestate.co.uk/events/mothers-day-mums-visit-the-gardens-for-free/
Visit the gardens and the Garden Kitchen Cafe will be open all day (booking essential for the cafe)