Instead of buying your mum a bunch of daffs for Mothers Day (6 March), why not treat her to something more special instead? With a fantastic selection of gourmet delights available throughout England there�s no reason not to give your mum a tasty treat this year. VisitBritain has pulled together the following delicious days� out and sumptuous short breaks, to give you food for thought.

For more inspiration and information visit www.visitengland.com/taste or call 0845 330 3663 (dial FOOD) for your free copy of the Taste England brochure

Tasty British Fare - with a little Lovejoy on the side The Priory Inn in Tetbury offers the perfect treat for mother's day. Whether or not your mum can tell the difference between a Louis XVI Chippendale or a treasure worthy only of a boot sale, this weekend is for her! Located in the antique heart of the Cotswolds, this chic hotel-come-gastropub boasts experts in the kitchen, including prot�g�s of Gary Rhodes. The Priory Inn has teamed up with Long Street Antiques to give your mother a top-class indulgent and interesting weekend away. The special Mother's Day package costs just �89 per adult per night and includes a three-course dinner, bed and breakfast and a private viewing in the elegant setting of Long Street Antiques. www.theprioryinn.co.uk

An Organic Day Out A relaxing, organic day out in Brighton is bound to make your mum feel special and rejuvenated, and if you want to stay for a few days the Paskins Town House, an environmentally friendly hotel, is the perfect place to stay. Start your seaside break by treating your mum to some flotation tank therapy at the Float Space before heading to The Earth and Stars for lunch. This environmentally-balanced pub offers sumptuous organic food and beer in an eco-stylish environment with lots of reclaimed furniture and chilled-out sounds. You can then spend the afternoon strolling round the shops, taking an invigorating walk along the beach or treating your mum to some naughty but ever so nice organic truffles at Montezuma�s chocolate shop. If that�s not enough rest and relaxation then finish off the day with a laid-back meal at Coriander, an innovative organic restaurant that serves food from Central and South America and North Africa.

A Top Treat for the Taste buds Top of the list for many mums would be a memorable meal out at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Two of the newly-awarded options are located in Cumbria�s �Taste� District: L�Enclume and The Samling. L�Enclume is set in the historic village of Cartmel and combines excellent food with rooms for overnight guests. Chef and patron Simon Rogan believes in using natural ingredients in an unusual way - it is claimed that his menu will surprise any diner. The Samling is a beautiful luxury hotel built in the late 1700s and located in 67 acres of wild flowers, woodland, gardens and fields and it enjoys a commanding view of Lake Windermere. A Fantastic Feast However, if your budget doesn�t quite stretch to taking your mum out then why not bring the best of English food and wine to her? With a fantastic selection of regional delicacies and fresh local produce on sale across the country there are no excuses for not indulging you mother on her special day. From organic markets and local deli�s, to family butchers and farm shops there�s a fantastic array of food outlets across the country all brimming with delicious delights which are bound to make your mouth water. England also boasts some award-winning vineyards so buy a bottle of English bubbly and make your mum a bucks fizz breakfast in bed.

A Master Class for Dad What could be better than a present your mother can enjoy for the rest of the year? Why not send dad to one of the many cookery schools located throughout the country so that he can cook up culinary delights for your wonderful mum time and time again! The Ashburton Cookery School in Devon offers dedicated men�s cookery classes as well as a special �cooking with chillies� course and the village bakery in Melmerby in Penrith offers bread-making courses run by artisan baker Andrew Whitely.

A treat for Mums after Mother�s Day Why not treat your mum to a day of flowers, gourmet treats and fabulous aromas at Doddington Hall in Lincoln, on Sunday 13 March. This unique event will include a floristry workshop and demonstration by Kathryn Barker, an award-winning professional florist and lecturer, lunch prepared by gourmet chefs, an aromatherapy talk and demonstration, and a talk by Colour Me Beautiful Consultant, Louise Harding. Tickets cost �40 and are strictly limited. www.doddingtonhall.com/calendar.html

Send off for a free copy of the Taste England brochure, which includes information on local producers and recommendations of places to dine, as well as tips and advice from a selection of celebrity chefs and the odd recipe or two. For your free copy call 0845 330 3663 (dial FOOD) or visit www.visitengland.com/taste

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