While presents and cards might be nice, sometimes quality time together makes an even more valuable gift – and there are plenty of ways to enjoy a day together at the Park. With a vast open space to explore together, you can walk and talk to your hearts’ content – or settle on a bench and enjoy a catch up with views to boot.

Once in the Park you’d never know you were only 10 minutes away from central London, and as the noise of the city fades away into the distance, spend some time enjoying the peaceful parklands and quiet canal pathways. There’s also no need to buy your mum an expensive bouquet of flowers – the Park is beautifully landscaped with some of the most celebrated and unique fauna from around the world for you to look at, not to mention hundreds of daffodils setting off a lovely golden glow! To enjoy it all to the fullest, download one of our free trails and set off on an idyllic journey around the Park.

With so many delicious food and drink options around the Park, why not whisk her out to enjoy a special lunch together? Whether you are after a full-out three course meal, or a simple pizza and a few drinks, or even a healthy breakfast bowl at the appropriately named Mother café at Canalside, you’re sure to find something to suit! To take Mother's Day to new heights, treat your mum to a trip up the ArcelorMittal Orbit to soak up the unique panoramic views of the capital and enjoy brunch with a glass of bubbles afterwards at The Last Drop. 

If your mum likes luxury, head over to The Stratford Hotel, where there are some fantastic options for ways to spend the day. Book in for Sunday lunch at the Stratford Brasserie, treat her to a manicure on the Mezzanine or take time for tea with a luxurious spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes that look almost too good to eat.

With so many things to do, see and enjoy together at the Park this Mother’s Day, you will be sure to find something that’s the perfect fit to make her feel truly special. Remember the Park is totally free to enter and enjoy all year round, so why wait for the annual designated day to show your mum that she matters? There is no excuse why any of the above can’t be a regular occurrence!