Mother's Day - Show your mum how great she is!
Why not give mum a real treat on her special day this year and whisk her away to the South West. There is plenty happening to suit all ages, and if mum is away from the family home she’ll will feel completely rested and appreciated!
Why not give mum a real treat on her special day this year and whisk her away to the South West, and while you’re here, treat her to a slap-up meal in one of the region’s best restaurants or enjoy a fun day out?
There is plenty happening to suit all ages, and if mum is away from the family home she’ll also be away from all the daily chores and will feel completely rested and appreciated. Don’t forget to do the washing up after breakfast though!
Below are just some of the events taking place throughout Devon and Cornwall on and around Mother’s Day on Sunday 2nd March.
Cornwall
Newquay Zoo
Rise n’ shine early on Mother’s Day this year and make sure your mum is among the first 20 to arrive at Newquay Zoo, where she can benefit from Free admittance!
Stuck for ideas for a present? For just £25, on the 2nd March only, your mum can adopt any animal in the zoo for a year and also receive one free visit, a name plaque near to her chosen animal and a photograph of her adopted animal besides other goodies.
Sample some Fair Trade and Cornish Produce as part of Fair Trade Fortnight, which runs at the zoo on 1st-2nd and 8th-9th March. Mum and her family might also want to join the Pesky Piskie Trail around the Cornish Dragon maze which runs from 1st March to 30th April and discover more about native wildlife in Cornwall, local myths and legends plus tales of Cornish inventors and explorers such as Cousin Jacks, the miners who emigrated to work in the mines of South America, Africa and Australia. Dad can take away some Piskey wildlife-friendly gardening tips.
As a bonus to Blue Chip clients, the zoo is offering £1 discount on normal entry price per person for up to six people up until December 31st 2008 on production of the Blue Chip invoice or booking confirmation. Special events are not discounted and the offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer including the family ticket. Phone 01637 873342 for more details on any of the events.
Perranporth
Nearby, at Perranporth, the Norway Inn is serving an extended Mother’s Day Sunday lunch from 12noon to 9pm. Booking is essential on 01872 864241 or log onto www.norwayinn.co.uk for information about other events. Fifteen Cornwall, Jamie Oliver’s outlet in Watergate Bay is serving its usual three-course lunch for £24.50.
Padstow
Padstow has become inextricably linked with Rick Stein over the years, and with his love of seafood – a West Country speciality – it’s easy to see why. You can easily spend a day strolling around this old medieval town, which is still a working fishing port, and still want to come back for more. Why not give Mum a big treat and buy her breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening dinner on her special day? She will really appreciate not having to cook or prepare food.
Rick Stein owns four restaurants and cafés in Padstow plus a patisserie and a deli. You could start off in the café, with either a typical English breakfast, or go for the more exotic Huevos Rancheros (tortillas with fried eggs and tomato chilli sauce), finishing off with toasted banana loaf with honey and fresh banana. Rick Stein’s Café also serves lunches (with a special children’s menu) and a set evening meal at £21.95 in addition to the à la carte. For a luxury lunch at a knock-down price, Rick’s French/Mediterranean St Petroc’s Bistro is serving three courses for just £15. Choose from fish or meat. To savour a seafood extravaganza, sit down at Rick’s original restaurant, the Seafood Restaurant, where a three-course lunch will cost £28.50. More information on all Rick’s eateries at www.rickstein.com.
Truro
At Trelissick Garden near Truro families can take part in a special Mother’s Day quiz from 10.30am to 4pm. The prize is a beautiful flower arrangement to present to Mum. Tel: 01872 862090 or log onto www.nationaltrust.org.uk, click on Events, then Mothering Sunday.
Devon
Torbay
Instead of buying Mum the usual toiletries, which not make her earth-friendly truffles in a decorative presentation box at Occombe Farm from 11am to 3pm for just £2 per child? The following week on Saturday 8th March you can take part in the Fair Trade Trail from 10am to 3pm and follow a clue-finding trail around the farmyard, collecting facts to win a yummy Fair Trade prize. Afterwards, make a huge collage of the Fair Trade logo to be displayed in the café. Again, it’s just £2 per child. Occombe Farm is in Preston Down Road, Paignton, just off the A380 ring road. Tel 01803 520022 for more information or log onto www.countryside-trust.org.uk.
Teignmouth
Give Mum the thrill of her life on a quad bike safari through the woods as Ashcombe Activities Centre, signposted off the B3192 near Teignmouth. After initial training on the track, a ranger takes you on an exciting circuit where you’ll experience nature at its very best. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never ridden a quad bike before – everyone can do it. Phone for more information on 01626 864315 or log onto www.devon-leisure.com.
Delightful Devon Dining
Dartmouth
If you’re around Dartmouth, take a look at Sails restaurant, which overlooks the tranquil Dart from the first floor of the Yacht Club on the South Embankment, just before the lower ferry to Kingswear. The restaurant is serving a special Mother’s Day lunch including coffee for £19.95 which includes a surprise Mother’s Day gift. Tel 01803 839281 or log onto www.sailsdartmouth.co.uk.
Greenway
Enjoy lunch in the home of the Queen of Crime at Greenway, former residence of Agatha Christie. Two courses plus coffee and posy for Mums costs £17.50 (child £10). Or you might prefer to take a spring cruise from Dartmouth followed by a guided walk around Greenway’s lovely gardens before sitting down to a savoury tea. Leave Dartmouth at 12.30pm. Cost: £16.00 (child £8). Booking is essential for both these events on 01803 842382.
Torquay
Blue chip customers can receive a 10 per cent discount off a four-course Mother’s Day lunch at the Orchid Restaurant in the Corbyn Head Hotel on the seafront at Livermead, Torquay. Just mention Blue Chip when booking on 01803 296366 and produce your invoice or booking confirmation when you pay. Log onto www.orchidrestaurant.net for sample menus.
The Elephant, in Beacon Terrace overlooking Torquay harbour, is offering a two-course lunch for £25.50 or a three-course for £29.50 in its brasserie. Tel 01803 200044 to book.
Tavistock
Morwellham Quay is offering a special Mother’s Day lunch at the Ship Inn, and you can enjoy the attractions of this historic inland port and former mine afterwards. Log onto www.morwellham-quay.co.uk for more information.
