Mother's Day Events and Offers in Dorset 2026
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This Mother’s Day, treat yourself or the mum in your life to a day out, meal or experience to say thanks. For some themed events and special offers, please see below.
MOTHER’S DAY HEART WREATH WORKSHOP
Info: Create a beautiful handmade gift for Mother’s Day. Children will decorate a metal heart frame, covered and ready to personalise with flowers, ribbons, buttons and more. Cost is £5 with all materials included.
Dates: Sunday 8th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Sunnyside Studio, Unit 8, 15 Jubilee Close, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BS
Facebook: Sunnyside Studio
THE ARK CHILDREN’S CRAFT MORNING
Info: Join the team for a FREE kids craft morning, where little hands get creative with Mother’s Day themed crafts. Pre-booking is essential.
Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Address: The Ark, 82 Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2SF
Website: The Ark
THE HIDEOUT MOTHER’S DAY EVENT
Info: Children are invited to decorate a pot plant, make a Mother's Day card, enjoy a sweet treat and soft play fun.
Date: Friday 13th March 2026
Address: The Hideout Soft Play, 7a The Neighbourhood Centre, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9DW
Booking: The Hideout Soft Play
FERNDOWN CRAFT FAIR & CRAFT EVENT
Info: Ferndown Day Centre will be hosting a fun-filled afternoon with a delicious cream tea for the adults and creative crafts for children. All materials and equipment are provided. Pre-booking not required but advisable. Entry cost is £1 per person.
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Address: Ferndown Day Centre, Library Road, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9JP
Website: Ferndown Community Support
THE HUB ON THE HEATH COLD PORCELAIN TULIP WORKSHOP
Info: Join Stacey from Beaut Blooms and learn to make beautiful spring tulips. A cream tea break is also included. Cost is £37.50 per person.
Date: Saturday 14th March 2026
Address: The Hub on the Heath, 10 Adastral Square, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8SA
Website: The Hub on the Heath
DISCOVERY VILLAGE ROLE PLAY CENTRE MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND
Info: Mother’s Day at Discovery Village comes with a sprinkle of flour and a whole lot of heart. The Great British Bake Off themed event gives children the chance to decorate their own cake and biscuit, take part in playful baking challenges and help create a beautiful Mother’s Day mural together. Every child will receive a rosette sticker for being a 'Star Baker' and a small bunch of flowers to gift to their special adult. A moment guaranteed to melt hearts.
Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Discovery Village Role Play Centre, Merritown Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6BA
Website: Discovery Village Role Play Centre
MUMS GO FREE AT ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY
Info: Treat your mum to a lovely day out, with daily mass swan feeds at midday and 4pm plus visit the beautiful gift shop and café for lunch or tea and cakes.
Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Abbotsbury Swannery, New Barn Road, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JG
Website: Abbotsbury Swannery
ROCKREEF 50% OFF PIER ZIP OFFER
Info: Something a little different from the usual flowers and chocolate, the PierZip is a Mother’s Day gift she won’t forget. Zip surf 250 metres from the end of the pier onto Bournemouth Beach and experience fantastic views all the way down. To get the deal, enter the code RRMUM26 when booking two single PierZip rides.
Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: RockReef, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset
Website: RockReef
CORFE CASTLE MOTHER’S DAY NASTURTIAN PLANTING
Info: Plant nasturtium seeds in your very own eco‑pot while surrounded by the atmospheric ruins of a 1,000‑year‑old fortress. Seeds, compost and pots are provided. This activity is FREE, however admission costs apply.
Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Website: Corfe Castle
MUMS SWIM FOR FREE AT BRIDPORT LEISURE CENTRE
Info: Celebrate Mother’s Day with a FREE swim for mum. No booking required.
Date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: Bridport Leisure Centre, Brewery Fields, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LN
Website: Bridport Leisure Centre
THE COCONUT TREE MUMS EAT FREE OFFER
Info: Book a table on Mother’s Day and enjoy a fab family feast together. For each paying customer, one mother, grandmother or caregiver can choose 1 Hopper, 1 Curry Dish and 1 Side for FREE.
Date: Sunday 15th March 2026
Address: The Coconut Tree, 185-187 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 1JU
Website: The Coconut Tree
If you know of any more family friendly Mother's Day events or offers then please do Contact Us.
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