MOTHER ’ SDAY
MOTHER ' S DAY in Kent
MOTHERING SUNDAY - THE CHANCE TO CELEBRATE THE MOTHER FIGURES IN OUR LIVES AND LET THEM KNOW JUST HOW MUCH WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE THEM . WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES TO MARK THE OCCASION IN KENT , LOOK NO FURTHER .
Falling on March 27th this year , Mothering Sunday not only celebrates and recognises the love and adoration we have for our mums but also welcomes in the sweetness of spring with warmer weather , blossoming flowers and new beginnings . Happiness and frivolity is always in the air at this time of year , so whether you are celebrating with your mum , granny , aunt , sister , daughter , son , friends or other loved ones , get together and make the occasion special in Kent . No matter your tastes and interests , the Garden of England never fails to deliver , with everything from afternoon teas and spa treatments to Sunday roasts and wine tastings . Mother ’ s Day in Kent is , as always , set to be a day you will enjoy and cherish forever .
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells ( www . theivytunbridgewells . com ) is delighted to be celebrating this wonderful time of year with a specially crafted afternoon tea made for two . Surprise mothers and loved ones with a quintessential British treat consisting of Ivy-cured smoked salmon and cream cheese finger sandwiches , chicken and truffle mayonnaise brioche rolls , freshly baked fruit scones , clotted cream and strawberry preserve , all served with a choice of teas , infusions or coffees . For those looking for something really special , The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells is also offering afternoon tea with a glass of Champagne ; the ideal way to toast your marvellous mother . If you can ’ t make it down to The Ivy this year , choose the option to gift your mother with a touch of Ivy magic instead with one of the brasseries gift cards , so she can visit another time .
The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells afternoon tea is available seven days a week and served between 3pm - 5pm . To book a table , please call 01892 240700 or visit the website .
THE IVY ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Treat mum to a truly indulgent Mother ’ s Day at the Hythe Imperial Hotel ( www . hytheimperial . co . uk ). A gorgeous seaside venue with panoramic ocean views and fresh coastal air , a visit to Hythe Imperial will be one of true luxury . This year , the restaurant has crafted a special Mother ’ s Day lunch , with three delectable courses for £ 35 per person . Start with the likes of pan-fried scallops , ham hock , parsley emulsion and apple and watercress salad , move onto a main of herb-butter-stuffed chicken breast with duck-fat-roasted potatoes , apricot and sage stuffing and finish with a tempting dessert , such as the mango and passion fruit salad with raspberry sorbet .
Why not go one step further and book in for a treatment before or after your lunch ? Try out the expert Caudalie facials , a hot stone massage or an OPI mani-pedi . Book in for the night and extend your stay in lovely Hythe , with deluxe rooms complete with Seventh Heaven mattresses for ultimate luxury . Consisting of 2,000 pocket springs , which contour the sleeping body beautifully , plus several layers of high density Visco elastic memory foam topped off with a Clusterfill topper , mum is certain to get the dreamiest most restful sleep .
The Hythe Imperial are also hosting a traditional Mother ’ s Day Afternoon Tea on Sunday March 27th in their Tea Parlour ; the perfect way to round off your weekend .
HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL © Fleur Challis Photography
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