MOTHER’S Day is almost here but if you’ve nothing planned for Sunday, don’t start throwing money at the problem.
You can treat Mum and show her you care without putting too big a dent in your bank balance.
Kirsten Jones hunted out bargain treats, some free, that will make her smile.
Family safari
FANCY spending Mother’s Day on safari? Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is offering one adult free entry when accompanied by a full-paying adult, priced from £39.95, or child aged three to 15, priced from £29.95.
To claim the deal, go online and enter the promo code MUM26 when pre-booking your tickets. Then hop in the car and keep your eyes peeled for lions, rhinos, monkeys and more. See longleat.co.uk/events/mothers-day.
Magical day out
IF you’re planning a family trip out this Mother’s Day, then Gulliver’s Theme Parks could be a winner.
With rollercoasters for little adrenaline junkies, plus pirate ships and dodgems for those who prefer something a bit gentler, there are plenty of attractions to keep everyone entertained.
Even better, adult tickets are free throughout Mother’s Day weekend, with one free adult admission for every full-paying child, from £28.
Gulliver’s Theme Parks, for children aged two to 13, are located in Warrington, Milton Keynes, Matlock Bath and Rotherham.
Sunday spritz
SPRITZ up Mum’s day with a little fizz – for free.
Take your mother to Italian restaurant chain Bella Italia and she can enjoy a complimentary Aperol Spritz on Sunday.
The offer is available when a main meal is ordered, with prices from around £12.79.
Simply sign up online at bellaitalia.co.uk to receive the code and show it to your server when you arrive.
In Scotland, the deal is slightly different, with a free dessert offered instead of the cocktail.
Soft drink alternatives are also available if Mum isn’t a fan of the prosecco and Aperol cocktail.
Free lunch at BrewDog
IF your mum loves pizza and burgers, you can’t go wrong at BrewDog, which is giving away a free main meal to all mums this Sunday.
All you have to do is pre-book your table under the words ‘MUMS EAT FREE’ at brewdog.com and it is yours.
Sweet treats
IF Mum has a sweet tooth, a trip to one of the 230 Sizzling Pubs venues in the UK could be just the ticket this Mother’s Day.
When a main meal is purchased, from as little as £6, she will be treated to a free lemon and raspberry mousse – it is a light and zesty dessert that makes a lovely finishing touch to lunch.
To claim the offer, simply head online to sizzlingpubs.co.uk to download your voucher before you visit.
Posh champers at Browns
IF you fancy treating Mum to a proper slap-up roast, why not book a table at a Browns restaurant, where she will be treated to a complimentary glass of champagne.
Just buy a main meal from the Sunday a la carte menu, with one voucher redeemable per person, though, multiple vouchers can be used.
It’s a lovely way to add sparkle to the occasion. To claim the free bubbly, be sure to register beforehand at browns-restaurants.co.uk.
Lego freebie flower
WANT to give Mum a flower that lasts forever? Head to your local Lego store this weekend, where free rose-building workshops are taking place.
Once they are finished, the brick creations are yours to take home as a keepsake for Mum.
Do note the activity may not be suitable for children under six, and spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit lego.com.
Massage at Molton Brown
POSH beauty and fragrance brand Molton Brown also offers complimentary hand and arm massages in many of its stores.
There’s usually no need to buy anything, but the treatments are subject to availability, so it’s best to contact your local branch first to check when they are running.
Visit moltonbrown.com to find your nearest store and its contact details.
Bonus bubbles
EVERY mum gets a free glass of prosecco when a main meal is purchased at Frankie & Benny’s on Sunday.
Mum can tuck into a burger or pizza or F&B’s classic BBQ chicken or hickory smoked BBQ ribs.
Simply sign up beforehand at frankieandbennys.com to receive your code and show it to your server when you dine.
Clubcard bonus
IF you have Tesco Clubcard points building up, Mother’s Day is the perfect time to use them.
You can turn your vouchers into a free meal for a special parent. One of the best ways to spend them is at selected restaurant chains, where the value of your vouchers is effectively tripled.
Participating brands include Zizzi, Pizza Express, ASK Italian and Prezzo. To use the offer, simply log into your Clubcard account and convert your vouchers to spend in restaurants.
Historic houses
NATIONAL Lottery Open Week ends on Mother’s Day. If you have a valid lottery ticket, there are a whole host of castles, historic houses, museums and art galleries offering free or discounted entry.
You can have a free tour of Kentish Town City Farm in Kentish Town, North London, visit The Eden Project in St Austell, Cornwall, or Brodie Castle & Estate in Forres, north-east Scotland.
So if your mum is a culture vulture, this is just the ticket! See lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/open-week/offers.
Free fizz & flamingo fun
THERE’S something to suit every taste at Flamingo Land in Kirby Misperton, near the market town of Malton in North Yorkshire, which packs in a theme park, a zoo and plenty of water fun with pools and slides.
And mums are in for an extra treat this Mother’s Day. After a day of thrills and animal spotting, they can relax with a complimentary glass of prosecco when ordering a main meal at the Coach House, with dishes starting at around £16.
Posh wine at Bill’s
HAS your mum got expensive tastes? If so, take her to a Bill’s restaurant, where she can roll the dice for the chance to win either a glass of Lady A Rosé wine or a dessert.
The rosé retails for up to £15 and is a favourite among celebrities, so Mum could feel like a star on her special day . . . if luck is on her side.
To be in with a chance, you’ll need to purchase a main course, such as pan friend sea bass at £19.50 or chicken schnitzel at £17.50.
For full details, visit bills-website.co.uk.
Adventure park
THEME parks can be notoriously expensive, but this Sunday Drayton Manor resort in Drayton Bassett, Staffs, is giving free entry to the zoo and Thomas Land to all mums and mother figures, who are accompanied by a full-paying child with prices from £27.50.
Meeting Thomas the Tank Engine will be a trip down memory lane for parents – and kids will love it, too.
