Where to celebrate Mother's Day in London

If your mum's a keen gardener, take her to admire the botanicals at Kew Gardens. Wander through towering trees and elegant gardens at this Thameside destination. You can also visit the Princess of Wales Conservatory, home to ten different temperature-controlled climate zones and a fascinating array of plant species.

Take your mother to Kenwood House for a stroll around an impressive stately home. At this grand property you'll find attractive interiors and gardens, an art collection that includes a work by Rembrandt, and a café serving snacks and meals. Activities for kids are on too and there's a secondhand bookshop as well.

Catford's Broadway Theatre is hosting an annual Mother's Day Special by the Comedy Warehouse, where you can enjoy top comedy performers, including Richard Blackwood, Curtis Walker, Junior Booker, Robbie Gee, and others. The inclusive theatre has been at the heart of the local community since 1932 and puts on various productions, including both professional and amateur shows.

Forget picking up flowers before visiting your mother – take her to Columbia Road Flower Market and pick out a beautiful bouquet together. This traditional market is on every Sunday, with flowers and foliage from all over the country available to buy, so you can be sure you'll find flowers your mother loves, while music from buskers fills the air.

Mums with a sweet tooth will love Biscuiteers. These stylish cafés and shops in West London sell elegantly iced biscuits in various fun designs. You can buy Mother's Day-themed biscuits as a treat for mum, take her for afternoon tea, or go to a class where you can learn to ice your own biscuits. You can also combine both experiences for a memorable day out.

Gauthier Soho is opening especially on Sunday for Mother's Day, inviting families to celebrate with a refined vegan tasting menu in the heart of Soho. The seasonal menu highlights late-winter produce, featuring dishes such as black winter truffle, brioche feuilletée, roasted salsify tart, faux gras, fennel sorbet, and a dark chocolate tart, with optional alcoholic or non-alcoholic pairings. Mothers will also receive a special Gauthier gift bag.

Both of Sam Harrison's riverside restaurants are celebrating Mother's Day with a curated three-course menu, complete with premium service and Thames-side views. Guests can also order a special lavender spritz, made with gin, lavender syrup, citrus, sparkling wine, and soda, for an added floral flourish.

The recently launched Notting Hill branch of Via Emilia is welcoming mums on Mother's Day with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, with a choice of dry Lambrusco or Pignoletto served in traditional ceramic bowls. It's best enjoyed alongside the signature gnocco fritto before moving on to the restaurant's freshly made pasta dishes.

Musical mums will appreciate a special lunch at Boisdale. These two restaurants have a proudly Scottish identity, reflected in the decor, menus of Scottish produce, and the whisky bar. On Mother's Day, both locations host a Sunday lunch menu accompanied by live music – the Canary Wharf branch will host velvet-voiced "Britain's Got Talent" winner Richard Hadfield. while the Belgravia restaurant will have Stephen Triffitt, an original cast member of the West End's record-breaking “The Rat Pack Live", belting out Sinatra standards.

The buzzy Noodle & Beer eateries are marking Mother's Day with a playful twist: whisper “La Ma” to treat mum to a complimentary glass of house wine. The offer pairs with the restaurant's bold Sichuan cooking, from hand-pulled noodles to heat-packed favourites, alongside a newly revamped wine list curated by Douglas Blyde.

The Mayfair Chippy is marking Mother's Day with a complimentary glass of bubbles and chocolate sea salt truffles for every mum or mother figure dining in. The treats accompany its award-winning fish, chips, and seafood, adding an extra celebratory touch to a classic British meal.

Celebrate Mother's Day at upscale Indian restaurant Kanishka by Atul Kochhar with an elegant three-course menu designed for sharing and savouring together. The experience includes a complimentary glass of sparkling rosé for mums and a choice of signature dishes like tandoori lamb chops and tiger prawn malai curry, alongside newer plates such as duck keema pao and karwari macchi with asparagus and fennel korma.

Mayfair mainstay Quaglino's is marking Mother's Day with a lively Sunday lunch designed for a stylish celebration with your mum or other mother figure. The afternoon is soundtracked by the venue's popular Sunday Soul Gospel Choir, while Executive Head Chef Jack and his team serve a special occasion menu. Guests can round off the experience with cocktails from the Hutch Club menu for an extra touch of indulgence.

Fulham Pier's Brasserie Constance is hosting a relaxed, family-friendly Mother's Day lunch with thoughtful touches like spring daffodils on every table to welcome mums. Alongside the full à la carte, a special set menu includes an elderflower fizz, English asparagus, Cornish slip sole with new potatoes and Tenderstem broccoli, and a Yorkshire rhubarb and Champagne trifle, plus a baked treat for mum to take home.

Albert's Schloss is hosting an all-day Mother's Day celebration, welcoming everyone from mums and grans to step-parents and dads with a full programme of food and drinks. Their Sunday roasts include dry-aged rump of beef, schweinshaxe, and roast Cumbrian chicken with all the trimmings, alongside a special curry roasted cod for something different. Guests can start with an Aperol spritz and stay from breakfast through to dancing on the benches for a lively Mothering Sunday.

French farm-to-table chain Cocotte is celebrating Mother's Day with a complimentary glass of Blanc de Blanc for mums dining at its London restaurants. The offer can be enjoyed alongside the brand's popular rotisserie and brunch menus, from fresh salads to indulgent sides like truffle mac and cheese and the signature herb-marinated chicken.

Visit The Library at County Hall for afternoon tea by the Thames. You'll get pretty river views and elegant surroundings with bookcases as room dividers. It's a polished space serving traditional and vegan afternoon tea selections of sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. You can add a glass of champagne or free-flowing English sparkling wine.

Honey & Co. Daily is celebrating Mother's Day with a special one-off afternoon tea showcasing the best of its bakery. The bespoke menu features freshly made sandwiches, focaccia, and challah alongside sweet treats like date and cardamom scones, halva and pistachio brownies, and a lemon and raspberry drizzle loaf. It's a generous spread designed for the mother figures in your life.

Give your mum an afternoon tea fit for the queen she is at The Rubens at the Palace. With fabulous views of Buckingham Palace you can enjoy a classic afternoon tea with attentive service. Afternoon tea is also available for various dietary needs, so everyone can enjoy this tradition. Add champagne to make it even more special.

One of the world's most famous afternoon teas is at Gallery at The Savoy. You and your mum can take in gorgeous river views whilst savouring a refined treat. More than 30 different teas are available to choose from, served with sandwiches, scones, and pastries. You can also add on champagne.

Visit The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason for a gourmet treat on Mother's Day. In these sophisticated surroundings you can sample a variety of afternoon tea menus, including a classic afternoon tea, an exclusively savoury selection, and plant-based or gluten free options. A gift voucher for afternoon tea here also makes for a fab Mother's Day present.

Luxury Bloomsbury hotel The Montague on the Gardens is an appealing destination for afternoon tea on Mother's Day. Enjoy tea in the on-site bar or out on the terrace. It's an English tradition served in comfortable surroundings, with a smaller tea available for the youngest guests. Expect sandwiches, scones, and tasty cakes.

Treat your mum to some luxury truffles from Charbonnel et Walker. Founded in 1875, this was one of the country's original specialist chocolatiers. Shop in the stores for flavoursome chocolate truffles boxed up in elegant packaging that make a delightful gift for any mum on Mother's Day.

Founded in 1994 by two ballet dancers, Bloomsbury Flowers is a florist specialising in classic and elegant bouquets. Floral arrangements can be delivered throughout London, as well as other locations. These are bespoke arrangements and you can get expert advice about the right blooms to impress your mum. This florist is usually shut on Sundays but it's staying open on Mother's Day so no mother misses out.

Voted the world's best department store, you can be confident that there's a great gift for your mum at Selfridges. Whether your mum is into fashion, is a foodie, loves sprucing up her home, or just wants a bit of mum-time, the various departments at Selfridges have great gifts from candles to perfumes or food hampers.

Akub is celebrating Mother's Day with thoughtfully curated hampers filled with Palestinian favourites such as za'atar, sumac, spiced almonds, sage tea, anise biscuits, coffee, and Nabulsi soap. Optional extras include the “Bethlehem” cookbook, wines, and Zaytoun olive oil for an added treat. In addition, you can also book the restaurant for a Middle Eastern Mother's Day lunch or dinner.