Mother's Day gift guide

We know that Mother’s Day will be different this year and some of us will only get to spend time with our mums via a videocall. So why not make Sunday 14th March extra special with a surprise gift from Dorset.

Many of our shops are now offering online shopping with Covid safe delivery and sometimes a gift wrapping service too. And the added bonus is no matter where you live in the UK, you'll be able to get a little piece of Dorset delivered direct to your mum's door.

Be sure to place your order in plenty of time, just in case delivery takes a little longer than usual.

Here are our top picks of online marketplaces to find the perfect Mother’s Day present in 2021.

Gifts for her

Seasons Green in Corfe Castle are well-known for their unique and beautiful retail range and this year we’re delighted to announce that they're now offering an online shop. They have a great selection of gifts for under £5, and you can also search for letterbox-friendly and gifts for her.

Designed in Dorset has a section of their website dedicated to gifts for her. With gifts starting from £4, there is something for all budgets and you’ll be supporting local producers and small businesses at the same time.

A favourite tipple, or two!

Dorset’s award-winning vineyards offer a selection of red, white, rosé or sparkling wines - the perfect accompaniment to any meal or special occasion.

Enjoy a Pink Duet from Furleigh Estate with one bottle of sparkling and one bottle of still rosé, packaged in a gift box. You can add some House of Dorchester chocolate to your order for a little extra treat – yum.

You can choose not only sparkling, white and rosé from Sherborne Castle, but they also have Wine Brandy which has been aged in oak barrels. The tradition of wine making on the Sherborne Castle Estates started in the Middle Ages when a vineyard was planted on the northern side of the lake. In 1982, the tradition was revived by John Wingfield Digby at Wake Court in Bishops Caundle. Sir Kenelm Digby invented the sparkling wine bottle in the 17th Century, for which wine lovers around the world are forever grateful!

English Oak Vineyard are offering a 15% discount when purchasing a trio of their Engelmann Cuvée, Chinkapin rosé and San Gabriel Blanc de Blancs.  If you really want to push the boat out, you can order a case of 6 bottles with 20% off the price plus free delivery.

Photo credit: Richard Budd

At Langham Estate, their Sparkling Rosé makes an ideal Mother’s Day gift and your purchase can be presented in their branded, wooden gift boxes. They can also include a custom message within the gift box to give that personal touch.

Bridle Valley has a variety of single, duo or trio options from their range including Dorset Crémant, Rosé Bella and Brut Reserve, made using Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes.

Discovery sets from Parterre Fragrances

Parterre produce limited edition perfumes from rare ingredients that are grown, harvested and distilled on their estate at Keyneston Mill near Blandford.

If you’re not sure which perfume to choose, they offer Discovery Sets of one, two or four different Eu de Parfum fragrances.

Their home fragrances range includes scented candles which you can match to your perfume choice or purchase on their own. The small candle combination includes 3 candles of different fragrances with up to 75 hours of burn time.

Tea Party in a Tin

We know that going out for an afternoon tea might not be possible right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have the tea party delivered to your door.

Within a keepsake gift tin, Honeybuns Bakery will deliver 6 delicious gluten free cakes to enjoy, plus some Dorset tea and cute gingham napkins.

They have lots of other gift ideas such as cook books and hot chocolate sets, and they cater for vegans too.

Sweet treats

To celebrate Spring and Mother's Day, Solkiki have created a white chocolate bar with Japanese Sakura Cherry blossom. Crafting micro-batches of fine, organic, vegan-friendly chocolate from bean-to-bar by hand, this highly ethical company also uses renewable energy in its production.

As well as gifts of fresh, handmade chocolates, you can also get your mum a subscription for the Chococo Truly Fresh Chocolate Club. Simply choose from the small, medium or large box size and they will be delivered every 4 weeks for 3, 6 or 12 months. Along with boxes of chocolates, you can also purchase bars and slabs, drinking chocolate, biscuit cakes and personalised gifts.

House of Dorchester’s chocolate bars and truffle selections are available in a range of flavours and they are currently offering a 10% discount off your first purchase when you sign up to their mailing list.

Handmade jewellery

The Boilerhouse Gallery in Corfe Castle hosts a number of different artists under one roof. Julie Winsor makes beautiful silver and aqua earrings and necklaces in a variety of designs. Also featuring in their online shop are ceramic mugs and homeware from Frances Pollard.

At Designed in Dorset you’ll find unique presents such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings made of ceramics, metal or beads, all lovingly made in Dorset.

Relax, unwind and beautify

If your mum loves a pamper session but is missing her spa days, treat her to luxury serums, oils and scents for a spot of indulgence.

PIP Natural Skincare produces hand creams, face oils, moisturising serums and eye gels, many of which you can buy as a gift set. Choices include Frankincense and Neroli face oil, Lavender and Geranium moisturising serum and Lemon Tea Tree hand soap.

The Indulgent Collection gift box from Annings of Dorset contains distinctive seashell soaps, bath truffles, Geranium bath salts, a handmade soap dish and a golden seashell. Packaged in a plastic free and UK made wooden box, this natural soap set makes the perfect gift.

Lovegrove Essentials’ mother and daughter team produces lotions, handwash, skincare and massage balms. Their Mini Essentials is a complete facial skincare regime in a gift box, containing cleansing balm, toning mist, serum, moisture cream and cleansing cloth.

Animal adoptions

At Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre you can adopt many of their primates including Gordon the orangutan, Hananya the chimpanzee or Peanut the golden-cheeked gibbon. You can also purchase something from their online gift shop or help with their fundraising efforts.

Become a Heavy Horse Hero or adopt one of the horses at Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park. You can also purchase gift vouchers to use at a later date.