Last minute things to do with your mum this Mother’s Day by bus

But don’t worry if you don’t have anything planned - we’ve pulled together a list of the top things you can do, all accessible by bus.

And for only £2 (for a single journey)you can catch a Stagecoach bus which is running at a reduced face until the end of June - part of The Department for Transport’s new nationwide scheme. 

So treat that special woman in your life – whether it’s mum, grandma, auntie or someone who has simply always been there for you – and take them out this Mothering Sunday.

Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea at the Holbeck Ghyll (Image: INTROPR)

Nothing says Sunday decadence better than afternoon tea – and it’s even better if you don’t have to make it yourself.

Book a visit to Holbeck Ghyll Country House Hotel, Windermere and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea filled with handmade sweet and savoury treats, all while marvelling at the stunning views over Windermere and the surrounding fells.

Bus service: 505, 516, 555 & 599

Bus stops: Low Wood Bay Hotel

Lake District cruise

Sit back and relax in unparalleled beauty, as you treat mum to an Ullswater Steamers cruise. You can pre-book or simply turn up to enjoy a boat ride down the length of Cumbria’s second largest lake.

Use it to travel between popular walking spots, or simply to enjoy the views – especially at this time of year, as you get the perfect viewing point for Wordsworth’s daffodils on the west shore.

Bus service: 508

Bus stops: Pooley Bridge, Glenriddin

Day trip to Penrith

Visit the historic market town of Penrith (Image: Visit Lake District)

Nestled in the Eden Valley, Penrith is always worth a visit. It is the perfect combination of history and cobbled streets, alongside a host of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants to help you while away the day. Alternatively, download one of the Town Trails and follow a walk through the pretty market town while discovering more about its colourful past.

Bus service: X4/X5, 104, 508

Bus stop: Penrith Bus Station

Picnic by the lake

A lovely picnic by the shores of Derwentwater (Image: INTROPR)

Keep it simple and head to Keswick to enjoy your first picnic of the year. Visit one of the town’s many bakeries and delicatessens such as Keswick Cheese Deli to pick up some tasty local treats, before heading to Crow Park on the shore of Derwentwater. Relax as the water laps the shore and indulge in good food, beautiful scenery and great company.

Bus service: X4/X5, 78, 554, 555

Bus stop: Keswick Bus Station

If you know it's an afternoon tea your mum, why not read: Places where you can enjoy a Mother's Day afternoon tea in Cumberland