Leeds, March 16, 2017: The West Yorkshire market town of Otley has a long history of mums looking after their broods – Tittybottle Park was where Victorian mothers and nannies would take their charges to be nursed by the calm waters of the River Wharfe. This year it's the town's turn to give something back to mum – and Mothering Sunday on March 26 is being celebrated with an array of special offers to treat her, from delicious dining experiences to money-off deals in some of the many independent shops.

Brunch & a bunch

The last Sunday of the month is farmers' market in Otley and florist-cum-café Casa Vitae on Market Place has teamed up with the Edward St. Bakery to provide a pop-up brunch offering. Mum gets coffee and cake on a visit, with a surprise bouquet bought to the table before you leave. Places are limited, so booking is essential. Casa Vitae is also offering a limited amount of free local deliveries on Mother's Day.

See facebook.com/CasaVitaeOtley

Coffee & a cake

Mum can have her cake and eat it … for free at Cranberry Café on Kirkgate the day before Mother's Day on Saturday, March 25, 2017. The popular coffee shop has teamed up with local shopping service ShopAppy to provide the free cake to any mums quoting 'ShopAppy' when buying a hot drink.

See facebook.com/Otleycoffee/

Perfect Prosecco

Treat mum to a fabulous free fizz by booking Mother's Day Sunday Lunch at The Fleece. The riverside pub on Westgate is offering a free glass of Prosecco to mums who have pre-booked tables for this family affair.

See fleece-otley.wixsite.com/fleece-otley

Mum's the word at Dodgshons

If mum loves a bit of Great British Bake Off, then Dodgshons on Manor Square is the perfect place to pick up a pressie. The family-owned business offers kitchen supplies and sugarcraft – and there's a special 15 per cent off purchases for anyone using the phrase 'mum's the word' at the store check out between March 20 and 27, 2017.

See dodgshons.co.uk

Popular present

Built in 1731, Bondgate's the Rose & Crown is one of Otley's oldest and most popular pubs, famed for its meal offerings on special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Mothering Sunday is no different, and mums eating at the pub on the day will get a secret Mother's Day gift.

See facebook.com/pages/The-Rose-and-Crown/132273220164013

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About Otley

Otley is a historic West Yorkshire market town, perfectly placed between cosmopolitan Leeds and the Yorkshire Dales. Major sites include Otley Chevin, the Riverside Walk and a traditional market held three days a week. It is also home to a number of quirky tea shops and independent boutiques, as well as some of Yorkshire's best pork pies and a number of traditional pubs. For more see visitotley.co.uk and otleytowncouncil.gov.uk