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Celebrating Mother’s Day in Leeds
3rd March 2026
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, a day to celebrate the Mother figure in your life… and what better way than to treat them for a day out or weekend away in Leeds. Check out below our top picks on where to go and what to do this Mothering Sunday.
Food & Drink
Harewood House
Experience the high life with a carefully curated selection of artisan teas, hand crafted sandwiches and freshly baked cakes and scones at a Harewood House Afternoon Tea, and for Mother’s Day all mothers are treated to a complimentary glass of fizz to celebrate.
Book your experience here.
The Ivy
Enjoy a three-course meal over the weekend for £38.95 per person including Buffalo Burrata with Pesto, Oven-Baked Sea Bream and the famous Ivy Chocolate Bombe. Or start Mother’s Day with a special breakfast at £27.50 per person including champagne, caviar and mini pastries.
Book your table here.
The Cut & Craft
Brunch in Bloom is The Cut & Craft’s special Mother’s Day experience, with a classic brunch dish, a luxury goodie bag and a chance to curate your own personalised bouquet, from £60 per person.
Book here.
CrowdedHouse
In collaboration with Trinny London & Hacien Tequila, CrowdedHouse hosts a Mother’s Day with a long unhurried lunch, a Trinny London popup and a Hacien Tequila cocktail. Or pop by later on for a family-style roast dinner with bottomless Yorkshire puddings.
Book your table here.
Habibi
Rooftop bar Habibi collaborates with wellbeing brand NEOM for a luxury Mother’s Day brunch curated to be nourishing and relaxing.
Book your experience here.
Temple Newsam
Head to the historic Tudor Jacobean estate Temple Newsam over Mother’s Day weekend for a traditional Cream Tea, with freshly baked scones and a pot of proper Yorkshire tea. Or go for a full Afternoon Tea with sandwiches, sweet treats and a glass of fizz before heading out for a walk around the estate in full Spring bloom.
Book your experience here.
Sky Lounge Leeds
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a fabulous Afternoon Tea overlooking the Leeds skyline. With delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones, delightful pastries and a free glass of prosecco for all mother figures.
Book your table here.
Experiences
Pinot & Picasso
Grab a glass of bubbly and paint with this relaxed guided class, and take your fine art home or gift it to your loved one
Book your experience here.
Happy Mondays at O2 Academy Leeds
Celebrate 35 years of Pills ‘n’ Thrills And Bellyache from the pioneers of Madchester, Happy Mondays.
Book your tickets here.
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret at City Varieties Music Hall
Enjoy an evening of sophisticated glamour, dazzling showgirls and belly laughs with Burlesque Cabaret.
Book your tickets here.
Paint a Pair: Mother’s Love at DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds
Take your mum for a unique painting experience, where you will be guided by a professional artist to create a piece of art together to take home.
Book your experience here.
Make a Felt Flower Bouquet at Abbey House Museum
This workshop is perfect for Mother’s Day, create a bouquet together which will last a lifetime.
Book your tickets here.
Paper Flower-Making at Lotherton
Inspired by the newly opened ‘Botanically Beautiful: Art and Design Inspired by Nature’ exhibition at Lotherton, this family workshop will guide you how to make a variety of beautiful paper flowers.
Find out more here.
Gifts
Leeds Food Tour
Whether you want a guided or self-guided tour, Leeds Food Tours offers many options to explore the culinary gems that Leeds has to offer all year round.
Book here.
Leeds Art Gallery Shop
For unique crafts, art prints, books and more, the Leeds Art Gallery hits the spot, with a variety of local books and gifts too.
Find the online shop here.
Royal Armouries – International Jousting Tournament
For the mother looking for a knight in shining armour, tickets for the International Jousting Tournament on Easter Weekend will be the perfect present.
Book your tickets here.
Outdoor Concerts
Leeds is offering a variety of outdoor concerts for 2026. Surprise your mother figure with a ticket to either Slam Dunk North at Temple Newsam, Millennium Square’s Sounds of the City and the Kirkstall Abbey Series which includes a comedy festival too!
Adopt an Organ Pipe at Leeds Town Hall
Give a gift that lasts a lifetime with the Adopt an Organ Pipe scheme at the Leeds Town Hall. As part of refurbishments, the organ has undergone a major restoration and you can adopt a pipe from as little as £5. You will receive a certificate, your name in the supporters book and help bring music for generations to come.
Find out more here.
For more inspiration check out our 48 Hour Itinerary and 72 Hour Itinerary to make the most out of your time in Leeds.