Mother’s Day is almost here, so it’s the perfect chance to spoil your mum and show her just how much she means to you.

Whether you want to treat her to afternoon tea, take a walk together through stunning spring gardens or spend a family day out at one of Kent’s biggest attractions, we’ve got you covered…

BALFOUR WINERY, Staplehurst

Give Mum a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the view with an afternoon tea at Balfour Winery. The dainty finger sandwiches and pastries will be paired with a selection of Balfour’s award-winning wines, and it’s all set against the backdrop of the 400-acre vineyard.

Details: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at Balfour Winery in Staplehurst, near Maidstone. Book online here.

CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE, Edenbridge

Why buy flowers for your mum when you can create a bouquet together? The floral workshops at Chiddingstone Castle will teach you how to make an arrangement using seasonal foliage and flowers, how to care for your flowers, and how to gift wrap your bouquet to take home. Then, when you’re finished, you can tuck into a traditional afternoon tea with live entertainment.

Details: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at Chiddingstone Castle in Edenbridge. Book online here.

GREAT COMP GARDEN, Sevenoaks

Spend the afternoon strolling around Great Comp’s beautiful seven-acre garden. The open day is part of the National Garden Scheme and will welcome visitors to admire the site’s vibrant lawns, trees and shrubs, and spring flowers such as magnolias and hellebores.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at Great Comp Garden in Borough Green, near Sevenoaks. Adult entry costs £10, pay on the gate.

HEVER CASTLE, Edenbridge

The historic grounds of Hever Castle are the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal with Mum. There’s a luxury afternoon tea in the oak-panelled Tudor Suite, with stunning views of the castle and its formal lawns, and you can walk it off as you explore the ground’s display of spring flowers including tulips, cherry and apple blossom, early rhododendrons, hyacinths, camassias and bluebells.

Details: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at Hever Castle, near Edenbridge. Book online here.

HISTORIC DOCKYARD, Chatham

One of the country’s largest maritime attractions is throwing a special afternoon tea for Mother’s Day. The menu includes tasty treats such as finger sandwiches, cakes, scones and pastries, all served in the Mess Deck Restaurant. You can even upgrade to a mini Prosecco for £6.95 per person.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at the Historic Dockyard Chatham. Book online here.

HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK, Bekesbourne

Visit Howletts, one of Kent’s biggest animal parks, and meet more than 390 rare and endangered animals. As you explore the park, you can find the county’s only giant anteater, the UK’s largest herd of African elephants and four adorable lion cubs – and the best part is, mums go free over the weekend.

Details: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Bekesbourne, near Canterbury. Book online here.

INN ON THE LAKE, Gravesend

Robbie Williams has proved a hit with mums across the country and, although tickets to see the man himself might be a bit of a stretch, you can treat your mum to the next best thing. The Mother’s Day lunch at this hotel includes live music from a Robbie tribute act, so you can sing along to hits like Rock DJ and Angels in between mouthfuls.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at the Inn on the Lake in Gravesend. Book online here.

KENT AND EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY, Tenterden

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a touch of class. Step aboard an authentic steam engine and enjoy an elegant cream tea as you travel through the Weald of Kent and Sussex countryside. The meal will include all the traditional elements such as warm scones, fruity jam and clotted cream.

Details: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at the Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden. Book online here.

LEEDS CASTLE, near Maidstone

Breathe in the fresh spring air with a visit to Leeds Castle’s blossoming gardens. This time of year is ideal for seeing daffodils, tulips, cherry blossoms and magnolias as they bloom all over the grounds. Then, when you’ve worked up an appetite, you can head inside for an indulgent afternoon tea with hot drinks, scones and sandwiches.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at Leeds Castle, near Maidstone. Book online here.

MOUNT EPHRAIM GARDENS, near Faversham

If your mum loves nothing more than pottering around in the garden, why not help her get some green-fingered inspiration? The stunning 10-acre Edwardian gardens at Mount Ephraim will be open on Mother’s Day as part of the National Garden Scheme, boasting a Japanese rock garden, topiary, grass maze and spring bulbs.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at Mount Ephraim Gardens, near Faversham. Adult entry costs £10, pay on the gate.

PENSHURST PLACE, Tonbridge

Get crafty with a range of hands-on activities at Penshurst Place. Your family can spend some quality time together as you create your own Mother’s Day cards, get stuck into face painting and design a colourful plant pot collar. Kids can take their collars to the on-site Plant Centre and get 50% off a potted plant that they can then give to Mum as a gift.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at Penshurst Place, near Tonbridge. Book online here.

PORT LYMPNE HOTEL AND RESERVE, Hythe

Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with a unique safari across Port Lympne’s Kentish savannah. It all starts with reserved seats on the safari truck and a trip through the 600-acre wildlife park where you can spot giraffes, zebras, rhino and more. Then, you’ll return to base and head to your afternoon tea in the picturesque Glass Orangery with a glass of Gusbourne wine, a mocktail for the kids and complimentary box of chocolate truffles to take home.

Details: Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30 at Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve in Hythe. Book online here.

RARE BREEDS CENTRE, Woodchurch

Snap up a bargain this Mother’s Day as mums go free at the Rare Breeds Centre. Visit the 100-acre farm and spend the day meeting and feeding animals, exploring the play parks and gardens, and following the outdoor trails. One parent or carer goes free per group, as long as there is at least one paying child. All you need to do is enter the discount code MOTHERSDAY at the checkout when booking your tickets online.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at the Rare Breeds Centre in Woodchurch, near Ashford. Book online here.

ROMNEY, HYTHE AND DYMCHURCH RAILWAY

Travel across the sweeping landscape of the Romney Marsh behind a steam locomotive as part of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway’s Mother’s Day celebrations. The special event includes a peaceful train journey with wonderful views, an afternoon cream tea in the Hythe Vintage Tea Room and a chance for mums to have a go at driving the trains at Hythe station.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway. Book online here.

WESTWELL WINES, Charing

If you and your mum enjoy the odd glass of vino, the pair of you can sample crisp whites, rich reds and refreshing bubbles at Westwell Wines. The day begins with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine, followed by a guided tasting and tour around the vineyard. You will then sit down to a delicious three-course meal made with seasonal ingredients.

Details: Sunday, March 30 at Westwell Wines in Charing, near Ashford. Book online here.

You can also treat Mum to a round of mimosas and some smashed avocado on toast at these Mother’s Day brunches.