Discover nature this Mother's Day

a mother and child walking hand in hand away from the camera along a path surrounded with greenery

John Ferguson

Mother's Day

Treat mum to the best the world has to offer, Mother Nature.

Discover our guide to curate the best Mother's Day experience. Whether you're a new mum looking for activities to do with your kids, wanting to spend quality time with your mum, or searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift - we've got you covered. On this page explore places to visit, events and gifting. 

Places to visit 

Carlton Marshes 

1,000 acres of wilderness in North Suffolk. Take a stroll around the nature reserve and get a breath of fresh air. 

Stop by the Visitor Centre for a breath taking view and to enjoy our café and gift shop. 

This is a great spot to visit if you have kids, with a choice of long and short routes around the reserve there's something for everyone. Pick up activity sheets from the Visitor Centre and see what you spot. 

Plan your visit

Lackford Lakes 

A wildlife oasis of lakes, take a walk through our shady paths and listen to the birds chatter. With a playscape and coffee shop this is a great place to stop, take some time and enjoy being in nature. 

Just a short drive outside of Bury St. Edmunds, this nature reserves gives you a glimpse into how wild Suffolk can be. 

Plan your visit

Mothers day photo by John Ferguson

Photo by John Ferguson

Event's they'll love

 

Gifting

Head to our Lackford Lakes and Carlton Marshes Visitor Centres for a spot of in-person shopping or browse our pick of our online collection below.