Mother & Son Mother's Day Gifts

As a mother, when you have a son, you don’t instantly imagine days out and coffee shops, it’s more a long ball approach of muddy sports fields, aeroplanes and cartoons, not to be too stereotypical.

However, some of the mother’s here at WonderDays have said that some of their favourite days out have been with their sons. This is because their sons are a bit more laid back compared to if they have daughters.

Sons are happier to go with the flow and see where the day takes them whereas girls appear to want a bit more of a plan…that inevitably involves a spot of shopping and lunch!

There are so many options with experience days for great mother and son gifts that range from young boys all the way through to grown men. Whether you and your son are adrenaline junkies, serene day lovers or creative geniuses, we’ve got it all!

Up at The O2

This is a perfect Mother’s Day gift for all those that like to get out in the fresh air. Climbing 365 meters up to the summit of the infamous O2 dome gives you views across London like no others.

It takes approximately 90 minutes of climbing but it’s all gradual and you are harnessed onto a safety rope the whole time. There are also plenty of opportunities to stop and catch your breath which is good if you’re slightly unfit or older.

Once you reach the platform, you have a good amount of time for the obligatory selfies of you and your boy and to view the landscape, overlooking the Thames, Canary Wharf, The Olympic Park, the IFS Cable Car but to name a few.

You have a safety guide with you the whole time and they are on hand to help you or answer all the predictable questions that crop up about which building is which!

A really great day out and perfect for a mother and son gift.

Thames RIB Expereince 

As you’re already by the River Thames, it seems perfectly reasonable to grab your son and whizz up the river with another one of our awesome Mother’s Day gifts!

The Ultimate London Adventure gives you 50 minutes of pure exhilaration on a 880 horsepower speedboat as you go on a sightseeing tour like no other!

You will need to count the iconic landmarks you see as there are 14 in total that you see form the water, all whilst listening to some classic anthems on the way! And don’t worry about the barrage of questions if you have boys that aren’t moody teenagers as there’s a guide on each boat to help you out!

Liverpool River Cruise and Sightseeing Bus

If the capital is not convenient for mother and son adventures, then this Liverpool river cruise could be what you’re looking for as it’s another great Mother’s day gift.

This is the perfect way to explore that capital of culture as you get the option of jumping on a bus to explore the inner city first or cruising on the Mersey for a view from the water.

From the River Mersey, you’ll see Liverpool’s famous waterfront from an indoor or open air seating boat with a guide to explain all the city’s fascinating history.

The open top bus gives you the opportunity to see the city at it’s most vibrant, from the Albert Docks, Liverpool ONE, the Anglican Cathedral and St Luke’ bombed church but to name a few.

Short UK Stay

For something completely different for a Mother’s Day gift, what about a short stay across 19 locations in the UK!

Most boys like to eat so why not spend the day with your mum and explore cities such as Manchester, London and Coventry with it culminating in dinner!

Take the weekend break at your leisure and be a tourist for the weekend and really discover the city you’re in on this short break in the UK. 

Or take advantage of the hotels wine and craft beers plus pub classic food to relax in the comfort of the hotel. The perfect way for mother and son to spend some precious time together and create memories on Mother’s Day.