Make Mother’s Day special with a gorgeous garden visit and home-made tea

Lead image Mount Ephraim Gardens, Kent © Liz Gregg

Mother’s Day is the traditional time of year to give mums a day off from doing the multitude of daily jobs they’re usually tasked with. And what better way to say thank you than to treat her to a wonderful garden visit with a delicious cup of tea and a slice of cake! It makes a change from the traditional flowers and chocolates and gives you all a chance to create a special memory.

There are a host of lovely gardens opening over the Mother’s Day weekend this March – see a taster below. Or why not make it extra special by exploring our By Arrangement options and booking an exclusive visit for your mum that she can enjoy with family and friends.

For gardens opening on the Mother’s Day weekend see our taster selection below or for the full list click here

The Lodge, Bodmin, Cornwall is a three acre riverside garden specialising is trees and shrubs chosen for their flowers, foliage and form. This fascinating garden includes a Gothic lodge remodelled in 2026, once part of the Glynn estate.  It’s a Mother’s Day treat with magnolias, camellias, and spring bulbs at their peak in late March with early rhododendrons and azaleas starting to show. There are cream teas and light lunches too.

Opens on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March – click here for details

Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham, Kent is a privately owned 10 acre garden of terraced Edwardian gardens with stunning views over the Kent countryside. Highlights include a Japanese rock and water garden, arboretum, unusual topiary and a spectacular grass maze plus many mature trees, shrubs and spring bulbs. Home-made teas will be served in the West Wing Tea Room.

Opens on Sunday 30 March (and dates in June and September) – click here for details

Llanover, Gwent is a magical garden with ponds, cascades and rills forming the backbone of this 15 acre garden as the stream winds its way from its source in the Black Mountains to the River Usk. There are herbaceous borders, a drive lined with Narcissi, spring bulbs, wildflowers, a water garden, champion trees and two arboreta and home-made teas.

Opens on Sunday 30 March and By Arrangement – click here for details

Coddington Vineyard in Herefordshire is five acres including a two acre vineyard, listed farmhouse, and cider mill. The garden has terraces, woodland with massed spring bulbs, a large pond with stream garden, masses of primula and Hellebores and snowdrops, Hamamelis and Parottia.  Home-made teas and apple juice available!

Opens Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March and dates in May, July and October click here for details

Little Court, Hampshire is a delightful 3 acre plantswoman’s sheltered naturalistic garden for all seasons, especially memorable in spring. It is mature and exuberant with contrasting areas, including a traditional walled kitchen garden and free-range bantams. The garden appeals to all ages. It is a favourite with photographers, having appeared in many magazines and books; it was featured in the RHS The Garden magazine and Country Life among others.

Opens Sunday 30 March (with other days throughout the year) click here for details

Haldon Grange, Exeter, Devon is a peaceful, well established 19 acre garden with parts dating back to 1770’s. This hidden gem boasts one of the largest collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias and camellias. Interspersed with mature and rare trees and complemented by a lake and cascading ponds. There’s a six acre arboretum and views over Woodbury completes this family run treasure. Plant sale, teas and home bakes (cash only).

Opens on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March (and various dates to June) click here for details

For all gardens opening on the Mother’s Day weekend click here

For more on By Arrangement visits for the Mother’s Day weekend click here