1. Mother’s Day at Clandon Park

Take her for a long, beautiful stroll at Clandon Park on Mother’s Day. You can also join in some arts and crafts activities and make her a unique gift. Once you’ve taken in the views of the spring flowers, treat her to a two-course lunch or a Wisley rhubarb afternoon tea in the Restaurant. It’s £25 per person for lunch or afternoon tea and is available from 12pm-3:30pm. Booking is essential. Call 01483 225 329 for more information.

2. Relaxation Rooms

Really treat your hardworking mum this year with a spa voucher for a Relaxation Rooms Signature Facial. When you buy one, they’ll also be treated to a £10 voucher to spend on ESPA products. You can find out more and buy your voucher online at www.relaxationrooms.com/gift-vouchers or call 01483 561110.

3. Gorse Hill Mother’s Day Lunch

For a fancy Sunday lunch, take her to Gorse Hill just five minutes from Woking town centre. They’re offering delicious three course Carvery lunch with plenty of choice, coffee in the lounge and a picturesque garden for the kids to run around in. It costs £24.95 per adult and £12.95 for under 12’s. Kids under 2 are free. Booking is essential.

4. Richard Onslow on Mother’s Day

The Richard Onslow is hosting two events on Mother’s Day. From 7:30am-12pm there’ll be a champagne brunch consisting of a selection of breakfast classics, complemented by a glass of champagne. From midday onwards they’ll be serving their a la Carte Menu, award-winning roasts and specials. If you dine between 4pm-5:30pm, you’ll get a free glass of fizz! Call 01483 274922 to book a table.

5. The Restaurant at the Mandolay

For a delicious meal in elegant surroundings, why not take her to the Restaurant at the Mandolay? They will be serving a special Mother’s Day menu; two courses for £21 or three courses for £27. Kids aged between 6-16 receive 1/3 off the prices. See the full menu here. Call 01483 303030 for more information.

6. Mother’s Day Daffodil Pot Decorating, RHS Garden Wisley

For a pre-Mother’s Day treat, visit the RHS Garden Wisley. Not only will you be able to see the early spring flowers, you can also decorate a daffodil pot to take away for Mother’s Day. There are two two-hour slots: 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm. Call 0845 260 9000 for more information.

7. Mother’s Day at Barnett Hill

Take your mum to Barnett Hill and enjoy a three course meal prepared by award winning chefs. As an extra treat all mums will receive a gift! Cost is £28 per person kids 4-12 are half price and under 4’s are free. Check out the website for more details.

8. Carlo’s Mother’s Day Special Menu

Treat her to a gorgeous three-course meal at Carlo’s. There’s a wide range of dishes on offer, some of the main courses include: Frittura of calamari, monkfish, whitebait and zucchini; and Welsh leg of lamb abbacchio slow roasted with fresh peppers, red wine and onion. It’s £24.90 per person and children are half price. You can see the full menu on their website.

9. Britten’s Mother’s Day Special

Britten’s has a special Mother’s Day menu to help you celebrate. It’s £30 for three courses and there’s a special Junior Britten Menu which consists of two courses for £12 including a drink. A deposit of £10 is required per person. Call 0148 3302888 for more details.

10. White Lion Walk Shopping Centre

If you’re unsure of what flowers to get her this year, then check out the White Lion Walk’s selection on Saturday 14th March. They’ll be giving a FREE bunch of flowers is you sign up for their newsletter or add them on Facebook. They’re available from 11am-4pm but there will be only 250 bunches so get their early!

Give your mum a day to remember.

Samina Bhatti

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Britten’s is the realisation of a dream for head chef Daniel Britten, who was a contestant on BBC’s MasterChef in 2008 and has since worked under the tutelage of various top head chefs. And so this new restaurant sits in central Guildford with the aim of perfecting modern British cuisine with quality, seasonal, fresh produce whilst expressing Daniel’s passion and creativity. So how did it shape up when we were invited in for lunch one afternoon…

The first thing you notice about Britten’s is its confidence in simplicity, both on the menu and in its approach. You won’t see any over-bearing shrubbery or exuberant Picasso artwork on the walls; neither are there any audacious water features or pretentious art-deco furnishings. No, Britten’s simply uses its high standard of food and service alongside its demure and tasteful décor to set the tone and atmosphere.

The luncheon menu itself is brand new and follows the trend, offering a choice of five small plates at £7 each, five large plates at £13 each and four desserts at £5 each- all very reasonably priced for the quality provided. Some may say that leaves a lack of choice, but this is not the case when you want everything on the menu!

The starters arrived on warm, rustic slate plates, adding a touch of class to the beautifully arranged dishes of Blue Cheese Croquettes with Herbs and Pineapple Chutney and Pan Fried Scallops accompanied by Morcilla (Black Pudding) with an Apple Sauce garnish. Pleasantly surprised by the prompt arrival and portion size, the food was devoured with smiles all round. Classic combinations cooked to perfection.

For main there was a choice of Beer Battered Fish & Chips, a 5oz Surrey Farm Rump Steak, Creamy Chestnut Mushrooms on Toast, The Britten’s Burger or Pan Fried Sea Bream. A luxurious selection with something for every palate. The recommended Britten’s Burger on a toasted Brioche Bun, with cheese, pickle, bacon and tomato was an impressive college of colour and fresh flavour, whereas the locally sourced steak was beautifully pink and accompanied by a light, but appetizing Béarnaise Sauce to finish. Washed down with some Windsor & Eton craft beer, it made for a sumptuous lunch time treat.

There was no room left for dessert, but if we had ventured that one course further then there would have been a tough decision between the Baked Cheesecake with Poached Rhubarb, Pistachios and Wild Strawberry Ice Cream, Spiced Bread & Butter Pudding with Bourbon Custard and Vanilla Ice Cream and the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream. A selection of Cheese, Celery, Chutney & Crackers was the fourth option with a more continental feel.

Britten’s is the kind of restaurant that will be very successful in Guildford for a prolonged period of time if it continues to keep up the high standards it has set. With real quality and careful attention going into each plate, this is the perfect place to go for a real experience of fine dining without a ludicrous price tag.

James Martin

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