Make Memories with Mum this Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, forget flowers and chocolates that only last a few days, and instead, share lifetime memory-making experiences. Rabbie’s offers tours to treat your mum across the UK and Ireland, available to book now.

Book the perfect day trip to sample some of the country’s most iconic sweet treats, visit destinations that double as some of our favourite on-screen locations, and to celebrate the special lady in your life. Rabbie’s day trips include:

Explore England’s most famous pudding and finest tea rooms – link

Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to quaint villages and even quainter tea rooms, the perfect place to enjoy cake and tea with mum. On this one-day tour departing from Manchester, visit and indulge in the village of Bakewell, homeplace of the famous Bakewell Pudding.

A unique vista awaits at Monsal Head, as an old rail line viaduct cuts dramatically through the green hills. To make a memorable Mother’s Day, why not try something new with your mum, and at Poole’s Cavern explore the enormous limestone cave system that has been described as one of the wonders of the Peak District.

Departing from Manchester, prices for the one-day Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District tour is available from £51 per person.

Indulge in Georgian elegance in Bath – link

Bath leaves visitors spoiled for choice for Mother’s Day. Boutique shops, extravagant afternoon teas, and grand Georgian avenues offer options for however you and your mum wish to spend the afternoon.

But before this, Rabbie’s begins the day with style, with a visit to the largest stone circle in the world in Avebury. Choose to spend a quiet moment among the stones or visit the nearby village shops. Next is the picturesque village of Lacock, a rural setting so beautiful that it’s been used as setting for everything from Downton Abbey, to Harry Potter, and Pride and Prejudice.

Whether you’ve snacked on delicious cakes and sandwiches from Lacock’s renowned bakery and inns, or have saved yourself for Bath’s luxurious coffee houses and patisseries, your afternoon is guaranteed to be a delight.

The one-day Bath, Avebury & Lacock Village tour departs from London, with prices from £76 per person.

Extended breaks are a great way for siblings to treat their mum together, and create whole new memories. Rabbie’s offers extended trips across the UK and Ireland, including:

Dingle, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic Way

Find out why the Wild Atlantic Way is known as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world on this three-day tour of breath-taking views and vibrant Irish culture.

Explore the mountains, lakes, and ancient spiritual structures in Glendalough, and amble through ‘Ireland’s Prettiest Village’, Adare, where classic thatched cottages abound. Use the local knowledge of the driver-guide to discover the best of the peninsula including highlights such as Conor Pass, Tóchar Maothaithe, the Beehive Huts, Slea Head, and Gallarus Oratory.

And enjoy the lively town of Killarney, a thriving town that welcomes visitors all year round and is the perfect spot to make a toast – celebrating and thanking mum.

The three-day Dingle, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic Way tour departs from Dublin, with prices starting from €389.

Rabbie’s offers small group tours that are driven by curiosity and guided by storytellers. The tours take guests beyond the standard tick-list landmarks to explore the lesser-known and uncover the hidden gems across the UK, Ireland and Europe. 

For more information about Rabbie’s and to book, visit www.rabbies.com.  

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davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer