Five brilliant ideas for the perfect Mother’s Day treat

An afternoon tea is a great way to enjoy Mother’s Day. Across Wales you’ll find a range of places to enjoy afternoon tea in style, many of which feature a sweet Welsh treat!

Unusual spots for a Mother's Day Afternoon Tea include Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water sites Llys-y-Frân Visitor Centre in Pembrokeshire, and Llandegfedd Lake Visitor Centre near Pontypool. Or enjoy a vintage steam train trip - Llangollen Railway and the Gwili Railway are running Mother's Day Afternoon Tea trains. For a little bit of style, Llanerch Vineyard, in the Vale of Glamorgan, is hosting an elegant afternoon of live music and exquisite afternoon tea treats. Prior booking is essential for most of these events.

Enjoy a special Mother's Day Sunday lunch with the family in lots of wonderful restaurants across Wales.

MasterChef: The Professionals fans might love a meal in the Fanny Talbot in Barmouth - head chef Owen Vaughan reached the final round of the competition in 2022. The atmosphere here is informal and welcoming, and you can round off the day with a walk along the prom or Barmouth Bridge.

The Toad is located in a lovely spot - on the promenade overlooking the coast in Conwy and it's dog-friendly too. For a day of shopping and excellent food, opt for The Parkgate Hotel in central Cardiff. Or spa and dine at the The Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.

Dining out in Wales has never been so good. If you’re looking to treat mum, take a look at food blogger Gourmet Gorro’s guide to some of the best dishes and places to eat in Wales to give you a bit of inspiration for the special day.

Treat your mum to day at the spa to relax and unwind. Whether you opt for a stylish city centre spa hotel or a soothing coastal spa retreat, a spa treatment will makes for a perfect Mother’s Day present. Find out more about luxury spa hotels in Wales.

Alternatively, bring the spa experience home with some exquisite Welsh luxury treats. High in the hills of Mid Wales, FARMERS' Welsh Lavender has a selection of wonderful skin products made by a mother and daughter team from the distilled lavender oil of the surrounding fields. Visit their flagship shop in Hay-on-Wye or go and see (and smell!) the lavender for yourself.

Did you know Wales has around 30 vineyards, many of them award winning? Several of them offer wine tasting tours, paired with delicious food platters, or self-led tours around the grounds. You can even stay overnight in some vineyards and make a proper day of it. Check out our guide to vineyard tours in Wales for more inspiration.

Wales is also home to a number of gin distilleries you can visit. As well as learning how the gin is made, some offer you the opportunity to create your own to take home. Find out more in our guide to gin experiences in Wales.

If your mum works hard looking after everyone, treat her to an unforgettable 'thank you' with a recharging retreat or mindfulness experience.

Discover wellness therapies and retreats in Wales, set in beautiful, calming surroundings, that are ideal for relaxation. Experiences including wild seaweed baths, alpaca walks and yoga retreats, are all designed to help her recharge and reconnect with nature. Or how about heading outside and enjoying a coastal walk, followed by a beach or lakeside sauna session.