MOTHER ’ SDAY
Mother ' s Day IN KENT CONT .
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL LODGE
KENT AND EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY
HEVER CASTLE AND GARDENS
If you are looking for a truly magnificent venue at which to celebrate Mother ’ s Day this year , look no further than the awe-inspiring grounds of Canterbury Cathedral . Canterbury Cathedral Lodge ( www . canterburycathedrallodge . org ) is hosting a delicious three-course à la carte lunch , followed by a stroll in the ancient cathedral grounds . Enjoy courses that include the likes of pork belly , quail ’ s egg , crackling , tomato gel and pickled mushroom , and grilled saltbaked celeriac with creamed leeks and tarragon jus . Before taking a delightful wander through the beautifully kept grounds to marvel at the incredible architecture and admire the spring flowers , finish with a gorgeous dessert such as the vanilla crème brulée with rhubarb .
£ 35 per adult or £ 15 per child under 14 years ( under 4s eat free ) for a three-course Mothering Sunday lunch and coffee in the delightful Refectory Restaurant .
If you ’ re not local , why not treat mum to a night at the Cathedral Lodge and enjoy a Kentish full English breakfast the next morning which includes entrance to the cathedral throughout your stay . Only £ 109 if lunch is booked too ; quote Mothering Sunday break when booking .
The Curious Eatery has joined forces with Produced in Kent for their monthly Feasting Club this March celebrating Mothering Sunday with a dedicated menu . Aiming to showcase seasonal and local produce through mouthwatering dishes , the menu will consist of three to five courses of expertly prepared Kentish goodness . Based in Monchelsea in Maidstone , the £ 50 ticket includes a welcome drink , chef ’ s specially selected snacks , a three-course Sunday roast and petit fours to finish - divine !
Book your tickets at www . curious-eatery . as . me / schedule . php .
An ultimate all-rounder for Mother ’ s Day , Hever Castle and Gardens ( www . hevercastle . co . uk / whats-on / mothers-day-weekend ) has something for all the family this year . Show your mum just how much you love her with a wonderful day out to this historic castle with its stunning gardens ; the perfect place to say thank you and enjoy time together over the weekend of March 26th-27th .
Decorate a rustic wooden keyring and then take a snap to remember your day in a special Mother ’ s Day picture frame . Afterwards , celebrate with a lovely Mother ’ s Day weekend afternoon tea to make your day even more memorable . Enjoy a classic afternoon tea from the elegant Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant , situated in the Italian garden overlooking the lake . Or , choose the luxury afternoon tea , which is exclusive to Mothering Sunday and will be held in the beautiful wood panelled Tudor Suite in the Astor Wing adjoining the castle . There is no better way to make sure mum is treated like royalty .
Beforehand , work up an appetite with a wander around the stunning 125-acre grounds or let the children run off some energy in the Tudor Towers adventure playground and the natural play area ,
Acorn Dell . The Loggia , which overlooks a 38-acre lake , is the perfect spot to relax before exploring the many cascades , grottoes and fountains . Wander further afield and enjoy walks by the stream and through peaceful woodland - the perfect way for the family to welcome in the spring together .
An experience that will be marvelled at and never forgotten will undoubtedly be Mother ’ s Day spent onboard with Kent and East Sussex Railway ( www . kesr . org . uk ). Delight in a hearty ploughman ’ s lunch or delicious cream tea , all the while taking in the beauty of the Kent and Sussex countryside on board a traditional steam train . Chug through the stunning sights of the Rother Valley and listen to the nostalgic sounds of the tooting steam train as you roll over hills and through woodlands and fields all coming alive with the glories of spring .
Lunch will be served at your table aboard the special Mother ’ s Day steam train as you travel in style from the historical market town of Tenterden to the pretty country station at Bodiam . There are ploughman ’ s lunches available on the morning departure or cream teas on the afternoon departure from Tenterden , with the optional choice of adding Prosecco ! Book online and seats will be reserved with food , tea or coffee served at tables during the journey . There are special gifts available for mums to take home too , all for just £ 32.50 for a ploughman ’ s or £ 30.95 for a cream tea . Tickets also provide discounted entry into the National Trust castle at Bodiam , just a short walk from the station .
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