Mother’s Day in Basingstoke and Deane: Treat Mum and cherished mother figures to something special

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday 15 March and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate the amazing mum, mother figure, sister, friends or even just some timeout on your own, Basingstoke and Deane has plenty of fabulous options to choose from. From indulgent afternoon teas to days out, we hope you’ll find inspiration with something for everyone.

Afternoon Tea

A touch of luxury at Oakley Hall Hotel

Spoil someone with a visit to Oakley Hall Hotel. Nestled in the stunning countryside, this picturesque Georgian manner offers an unforgettable experience. Choose between a sumptuous afternoon tea or three-course Sunday lunch. Each mum will be welcomed to the table with a gift. The cost is £69 per adult (for afternoon tea), £79 per adult (Sunday lunch) and £25 per child. Spaces are limited. Book online or give them a call.

If you’re looking for a gift, then there is a selection of gift vouchers to choose from, too!

Afternoon tea delights at the Parlour Tea Rooms

For a charming and cosy experience, head to the Parlour Tea Rooms on Mother's Day weekend. Their Mother’s Day set menu costs £35 per person includes a glass of fizz upon arrival, a delightful selection of delicate sandwiches, homemade scones and beautifully decorated sweet treats. Pair it all with bottomless tea or coffee for a truly indulgent afternoon. Prefer to celebrate at home? Collection boxes are also available so you can enjoy the sweet treats wherever you like. Book online or call 01256 325795. 

Treat mum at Audleys Wood Hotel

Celebrate at Audleys Wood Hotel, enjoy a full afternoon tea with delicate sandwiches, warm scones and dainty sweet treats plus a gift for mum. Their Mother’s Day afternoon tea costs £48 per person. Call 01256 69035 or email audleyswood@handpicked.co.uk to book.

A special celebration at Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a luxurious afternoon tea experience at Bombay Sapphire Distillery. The menu includes a Bombay Sapphire sparking gin cocktail, traditional seasonal sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats, plus a choice of hot drink from The Mill Café. You can also add a Distillery Gin tour to add to your experience too.

Relax and indulge at Hampshire Court Hotel

Why not whisk mum away for a little escape? The Hampshire Court Hotel offers a truly relaxing experience. Enjoy an iconic afternoon tea with fruit scones, finger sandwiches and sweet treats. Choose the prosecco afternoon tea and toast mum in style.

You can also escape to the spa and take the pampering further with a soothing massage or facial before finishing the day with a delicious meal at The Hampshire Restaurant. For ultimate flexibility, gift vouchers are available.

For more afternoon tea inspiration, see our guide to Afternoon tea in Basingstoke and Deane.

More foodie options

Family feasting at Spruce Goose in the Leisure Park

For a relaxed and family-friendly meal, Spruce Goose will be serving up a yummy two- or three-course menu. With a choice of starters, mains and desserts (including a Sunday roast) this is a great way to bring the whole family together.

‘Carve’ a fun day out

From the moment you sit down, it’s all about relaxed dining, great value and enjoying time well spent with the people you love at The Beach Arms in Oakley. Its menu is well known for the carvery, but you’ll also find pub classics, a burger bar and handmade pizza!

Relaxed get-together

Treat mum to a relaxed Sunday at BrewDog in Festival Place and even better you can pre-book your table under MUMS EAT FREE and ‘mum’ can enjoy a free main meal (a burger, pizza or salad) Perfect for a laid-back celebration.

Rise and shine or lunch and brunch

If your special person prefers an early start to the day then you are covered at The Swan in Sherbourne St John with a Mother’s Day breakfast. Alternatively, visit for a three-course Mother’s Day special menu available later in the day.

Cinema, theatre and concerts

An event specially for short-film lovers created by, featuring, and themed around women!

This event takes place the week before Mother’s Day but it’s still a great opportunity to spend time with your special person. Exit 6 Film Festival presents: an International Women’s Day short film showcase at Proteus Theatre on Thursday 5 March at 7.30pm.  Join the Exit 6 team for an evening showcasing some of their favourite shorts from previous festival years in honour of International Women’s Day.

“Mamma mia, here I go again”

Looking for something a little different? On Sunday 15 March, Bombay Sapphire is hosting an unforgettable Mother’s Day Cinema night. Enjoy a gin and tonic on arrival, popcorn, sweets and a screening of Mamma Mia from £30 per person. 

Enoy a foot-stomping evening out

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain heads to The Anvil on Mother’s Day weekend with an all-singing, all-strumming, full-throttle, foot-stomping concert. Buckle up for a helter-skelter ride through every kind of musical genre with plenty of laughs along the way in an evening of classical, pop, punk, funk, disco, bluegrass and metal on Friday 13 March at 7.30pm. Tickets from £27 for under 25s to £37.

Giggles with a comedy night

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy at The Haymarket on Friday 13 March at 8pm. Tickets cost £22.

A family night of wonder!

Get ready for a night of pure wonder as POP! The Bubble Show bursts onto the stage at The Haymarket on Saturday 14 March at 7.30pm. Expect to laugh, gasp, and rediscover your sense of wonder as the humble soap bubble takes centre stage in a performance unlike any other. Tickets cost £19. 

Other things to do this Mother’s Day

Days out

If you’re looking to make a whole day of fun, whether it’s a relaxing walk, a visit to a National Trust property or something more adventurous, here’s some more ideas:

• Explore National Trust properties The Vyne or Sandham Memorial Chapel.
• Celebrate with a 1940s twist at Milestones Museum. All mums and mother-figures will receive a free ration book. Cream teas and afternoon teas available in the café.
• Visit a museum, Whitchurch Silk Mill and The Willis Museum are all open for Mother’s Day (and Milestones Museum highlighted above)
• Enjoy a fun day at the farm and mums go free with a paid ticket to Four Kingdoms Adventure Park on Mother’s Day weekend.
• Cuddle with the new lambs at Millers Ark Animals on Sunday 15 March.
• A family adventure you won’t forget! Head out into the countryside of Kingsclere Estate for an Electric scooter adventure with Baboon Adventures.
• Enjoy pop-up performances from Elton Wong at The Malls Shopping Centre on Sunday 15 March, performances at 11.30am, 1.15pm and 3pm. Also keep an eye out for some goody giveaways during the day.

Walks

A nice walk can also be a great way to spend time together on Mother’s Day or simply take some time out for you, see our guide for top walks in Basingstoke and Deane.

Book now for a Mother’s Day to remember

Whether it is a luxurious afternoon tea, a delicious Sunday roast or something a little quirky like a Mamma Mia cinema night, Basingstoke and Deane has plenty of ways to show someone just how loved they are.

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February 2026