What’s on guide to Mothers Day in London

Exploring options for Mother’s Day in the capital.

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00:00Mother's Day is a special occasion to celebrate and show appreciation for mothers and mother

00:07figures in our lives. Whether you're looking for a classic way to mark the day or something

00:14a little different, there are plenty of ways to spend quality time together, especially

00:18here in London. One of the most popular and traditional options is enjoying afternoon

00:23tea, and London offers a variety of venues to experience this one. For a traditional

00:29experience, the Ritz in London is a well-known location offering afternoon tea in its palm

00:35court. This includes selections of teas, finger sandwiches, scones and pastries. Similarly,

00:42Claridge's also offers afternoon tea, featuring a variety of sandwiches, cake scones as well.

00:48Some of the more iconic venues are along near Green Park, like the Savoy and also Fortnum

00:54and Mason, which is also known historically for serving afternoon tea and sandwiches.

01:01These venues, all of them mentioned, are steeped in tradition in London, making them popular

01:05choices for Mother's Day outing. But if you're looking for a change of pace, a visit to many

01:11of the London's museums and galleries can also be a great way to spend Mother's Day.

01:17The Victoria and Albert Museum offers a fascinating range of art, fashion and design exhibits

01:24that provide historic looks into the city and the rest of the world, ancient civilisations

01:30and cultures. The British Museum has an extensive collection of artefacts, including Egyptian

01:35mummies and Greek sculptures, maybe on Mummy's Day. Alternatively, the National Gallery houses

01:42masterpieces of Western European art through Van Gogh, Da Vinci and Rembrandt. Exploring

01:48these cultural treasures is an enriching way to spend time together, and many museums in

01:53London have special exhibitions or events for Mother's Day, so it's always worth checking

01:58ahead. Now, another idea is to spend some time outdoors. It is spring now and some of

02:03London's beautiful parks are starting to come into life. Kew Gardens, for example, has a

02:08vast botanical garden with thousands of plant species and landscapes to explore. It's peaceful,

02:15it's a scenic place for a relaxing walk. However, if you're looking for something closer to

02:19the heart of the city, St James' Park, where I am, and Green Park is an excellent choice.

02:25Located in central London, near the afternoon tea places too, if you fancy doing both of

02:30them, and there's Buckingham Palace behind me. So there you have it, that is our guide

02:35for Mother's Day in London. Whether it's indulging in afternoon tea at a classic venue, exploring

02:41a museum or walking through a beautiful park in the city, Mother's Day in London offers

02:45plenty of options to show appreciation and create lasting memories, or even spend the

02:51day remembering a loved one. There's a mixture of things you can do, so wherever you are

02:55in the city, make sure to have a special Mother's Day.