With Mother’s Day just around the corner on the 27th March, York is the perfect place to celebrate. Treat your mum to an activity in the city, take her for an afternoon tea or even a trip to the theatre. For a fun family day out, there are lots of exciting things to do in York which makes for the perfect Mothering Sunday.

Cooper King Distillery Guided Tour

Experience Cooper King Distillery and book a guided tour of England’s only self-built whisky and gin distillery, situated in picturesque countryside 10 miles north of York. Discover the adventurous story behind the distillery and understand how their sustainable spirits are made. 

Treasure Hunt in York – An Urban Escape Game

Solve a centuries old murder in The Fatal Feud; Delve into the mysteries and mythology of York's Viking and Roman past in The Drowned City; or take a more laid-back approach with Quirks and Snickets. Immerse yourself in stunning York, solving head-scratching puzzles as you untangle its long and storied past. Choose your trail and relive York's ancient legends. Mums go free!

Mother’s Day with a twist!

Treat mum to an afternoon of live music and delicious food at Malmaison York. With a glass of fizz on arrival and a gift for Mum choose from an Afternoon Tea for two or a 3 course Sunday feast for the family. 

Anne Lister in York Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Anne Lister, popularised in the BBC Television series Gentleman Jack. Brought to life by her incredible diaries, explore the streets of York and immerse yourself further into her world and the city she regularly visited and loved. 

Mother’s Day Flower Arranging

North South and Twigs & Twine will be teaming up to bring you a beautiful workshop to create your own fabulous floral arrangement to take home and cherish. Your ticket price also includes a glass of fizz and a cheeseboard.

70 Years of Pop Music

2022 will mark 70 years since the UK pop charts started in 1952, with Al Martino being the first to claim the number one spot. Somewhere between A for ABBA and Z for ZZ Top, whether you are a fan of the fifties & sixties or the nineties and noughties, there will be music that will delight you. 

Footloose

City boy Ren thinks life is bad enough when he’s forced to move to a rural backwater in America. But his world comes to a standstill when he arrives at Bomont to find dancing and rock music are banned. Taking matters into his own hands, soon Ren has all hell breaking loose and the whole town on its feet. With cutting edge modern choreography, you’ll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track Footloose.