Show your mum how much you love her this Mother's Day, 11 March with a wonderful day out in Exeter. From an elegant lunch to some well-deserved relaxation, there are plenty of fun things to do in Exeter on this special day.
Treat her to a delicious meal in one of Exeter’s award-winning and unique restaurants. Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club are offering a special Mother’s Day lunch menu with live music, or enjoy a tasty meal at the Cosy Club where all mums receive a little gift! Check out some great Mother's Day offers in Exeter here.
If music is more her thing, why not take her to one of the fantastic music venues in the city. Experience a tribute to a living legend with The Bob Dylan Story at Exeter Barnfield or join BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winning singer Sam Kelly at Exeter Phoenix for a night of modern folk music. If your mother is interested in art, take her to Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery. Current exhibitions include Dartmoor: A Wild and Wondrous Region and Exeter’s Fine Art Collection: Modern.
All hardworking mums deserve some pampering and relaxation, so why not spend a luxurious day in one of Exeter’s spas and enjoy some quality time together! Book one of the relaxing treatments at Hotel Du Vin Spa, nestled in a beautiful walled garden in the city, or head to Wear Park Spa at Exeter Golf & Country Club, then enjoy their special Mother's Day Lunch in the Wear Park Restaurant accompanied by live music.
There's no need to spend a fortune to show your mum how much you love her. If the weather is nice and you prefer spending time outside, consider an al fresco takeaway lunch in one of the peaceful picnic spots in and around Exeter. Go for a stroll around the city’s beautiful parks and gardens or head down to the Quayside. Browse through independent shops there and enjoy a glass of wine in one of the pubs and bars afterwards. Or simply take your mum to a movie. Exeter boasts four cinemas, so you can be sure to find something suitable.
Searching for something to do with the little ones in Exeter this Mother’s Day? Head to Darts Farm for the Mother’s Day Cupcake Workshop and have a fun-filled morning of sprinkles and icing sugar as children create special gifts for their mums.
There is plenty going on in Exeter this Mother’s Day, so be sure to treat your mum to a most special day and don’t forget to remind your siblings!
Mother's Day Lunch at Wear Park Restaurant
Mother's Day
Indulge mum on Mother's Day with a seasonal lunch in Wear Park Restaurant. With live music from 12pm – 3pm in the restaurant when you dine and a special menu created especially for this special occasion.
Please note, tables are available through the restaurant, bar and Topsham Room area.
Tables are available to book from 12pm until last orders at 4pm.
MOTHER'S DAY MENU
Leek and potato soup, chive crème fraiche
Salmon and dill fish cake, tartare sauce, wild rocket
Ham hock and chicken terrine, apple chutney, sour dough toast
Tomato and mozzarella salad, balsamic and basil
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Roast shoulder of Devon lamb, mint sauce , thyme roast potatoes, red wine gravy
Roast topside of Devon beef, Yorkshire pudding, thyme roast potatoes, gravy
Mushroom,
Wear Park Spa at Exeter Golf & Country Club
Spa
Wear Park Spa is a multi-award-winning spa and beauty salon located in the Georgian manor house at Exeter Golf and Country Club. Open to everyone with a discount for members, the single and double treatment rooms enjoy stunning views of the golf course. Wear Park Spa is perfect for both spa days and beauty treatments. Luxurious, with world-class ESPA facials, massage and body treatments, yet convenient for beauty treatments such as Shellac nails, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyebrows and lashes.
The Cosy Club
Bar
Quirky, eccentric and playful, the Cosy Club offers informal, casual dining, drinking and lounging in a homely and family friendly environment.
Exeter Barnfield - The Bob Dylan Story
Performance
The Bob Dylan Story is the new stunning and definitive tribute to a songwriting genius who spoke for a whole generation.
Enhanced by a top backing band, the show lovingly and authentically recreates the many songs that made Dylan the living legend he is today, the way we all remember hearing them.
Exeter Phoenix - Sam Kelly
Local Gig
Sam Kelly is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning Bristol-based singer, song-writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery - RAMM
Museum
Exeter’s world-class museum has stunning displays and galleries, fabulous exhibitions and modern amenities.
The displays reveal Devon and Exeter’s rich history and global connections. Exotic animals, birds and insects delight children and the World Cultures galleries display stunning items from all over the world.
Dartmoor: A Wild and Wondrous Region
Museum
Dartmoor has inspired generations of artists. This exhibition traces the story of Dartmoor, once described as a ‘dreary mountainous tract’ and later as the epitome of the picturesque. This transformation was largely brought about through the imagination of artists such as JMW Turner, Thomas Rowlandson and Samuel Palmer.
Hotel Du Vin
Restaurant
Bistro du Vin is at the heart of our hotel in Exeter. Experience an elegant and informal setting for lunch and dinner - where our esteemed guests can meet, celebrate or simply pass the time.
Exeter Golf & Country Club
Sports/Leisure Centre
Join, visit or play. Whether you live locally in Exeter or are visiting the region, Exeter Golf and Country Club offers a premier leisure experience for members and guests. From golf, tennis, squash, gym and swimming in the indoor and outdoor pools, to members’ bars, Wear Park Restaurant and Wear Park Spa, the club offers top class sports facilities, dining and award-winning beauty and relaxation treatments. The Spa and Restaurant are open for non-members and visiting golfers can book tee times. You’ll even feel like you’re in a country retreat, yet just minutes from Exeter city centre.
Exeter Quayside
Historic Site
Exeter's Historic Quayside is the most attractive area in the city, popular with locals & visitors for its fascinating history, pubs & restaurants.