Mother’s Day Made Special: Dining, Shopping & Pampering in MK City Centre 💐

This Mother’s Day, treat your mum to a special day in Milton Keynes City Centre—whether she loves shopping, adventure, or a relaxing stay.
Joanne McClaren

🛍️ Shop, Lunch & Coffee Breaks

If your mum enjoys shopping, take her on a retail therapy trip to centre:mk and Midsummer Place, where she can browse high-street favourites, designer brands, and beauty stores like H Beauty, The White Compnay, and Space NK. After a successful shopping spree, stop for a light lunch at one of the many restaurants in the city centre. Nando’s, Ask Italian, The Cosy Club, Bill’s, Pho or Pizza Express all offer great options for a leisurely meal. Keep the treats going with coffee and cake at one of the many cafes, John Lewis, M&S, Costa, Café Nero, Pret or Starbucks or for something out of the shopping centre the café at MK Gallery which is a 2-minute walk from centre:mk, which serves delicious coffee and locally sourced produce.

At Midsummer Place, head to The Boulevard for a great choice of food, from Panda Woo and Souv-Lucky Day Greek Gyros to House of Sliders, Jerk N Rum, and many more. You can also relax with a coffee at Waterstones’ café while browsing the latest reads.

Tip - If you purchase one of Waterstone's highlighted Book's of the Month, you are entitled to a free hot drink in their coffee shop!

⛷️Thrill-Seeking Mum? Head to Snozone or iFLY

For mum's who love an adrenaline rush, why not take her for an action-packed experience at Snozone, where you can hit the indoor slopes for skiing or snowboarding? If heights are more her thing, try an indoor skydive at iFLY.

Snozone has an excellent on-site café, so you can grab a warm drink and relax after all the excitement.

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🍽️ Dinner & A Movie

For a classic and cosy Mother’s Day celebration, treat mum to a delicious meal (view our ‘Where to Eat Out Guide,’) followed by a trip to the cinema. Restaurants like Brasserie Blanc, De Roka, or Brown’s offer fantastic dining experiences before heading to Cineworld at Xscape for the latest blockbuster or a heartfelt film together.

View What’s On at Cineworld

🛌🏻 Make a Weekend of It – Stay Overnight

Want to spend even more time with your mum? Book a luxurious overnight stay in Milton Keynes. Choose a stylish hotel like Hotel La Tour, where you can enjoy 360 Views of Milton Keynes or the Moxy, where you can choose from the plethora of restaurants at The Hub.

The next morning, start the day right with a leisurely breakfast at All Bar One or Fabrice, before exploring more of the city at your own pace.

🎳 Have Fun with Games & Challenges

If your mum enjoys a bit of friendly competition, why not take her for some fun and games? Try adventure golf at Mr. Mulligan’s or Volcano Falls, bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Tenpin or the newly opened Lane7 (opens on 21st March), or laser tag at Tenpin. For an extra challenge, book an escape room at Locked in a Room or Escape Hunt—see if you can work together to solve the puzzles before time runs out!

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However you choose to spend the day, Milton Keynes City Centre has plenty of ways to make Mother’s Day extra special!