Visit a canal or river this Mother's Day

Over half of the UK population lives within five miles of a canal or river, and with more than 3,000 miles of inland waterways in the UK there's an amazing amount to experience - and to take Mum to see.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through beautiful countryside, linger over lunch in a waterside pub and explore some of the UK's most fascinating visitor attractions.

Or why not really push the boat out and treat your Mum to a special afternoon tea cruise?

Read our ten great ideas for celebrating Mothers' Day by a tranquil river or canal

1. Get away from over crowded restaurants and enjoy fresh air - and fresh views - with a mid-day cruise and lunch on the Lady of the Lee Valley

2. For a taste of the high life, sandwiches and scones included, spoil your Mum with a Sunday Afternoon Tea Cruise

3. Mums go free for one day only...treat your Mum to a trip to the historic Anderton Boat Lift

4. All the family can get crafty with the Loch Lomond Association at a Craft Fair at the Falkirk Wheel

5. Discover unspoiled Broadland countryside on one of these scenic strolls along the River Yare

6. Birds, bees and butterflies, explore a really Wild Garden

7. Worried about loosing your way? Take part in a guided walk from Apperley Bridge

8. Browse our new city by city eating and drinking guides and enjoy a delicious meal or drink by the water

9. Take a stroll through London's most famous botanical gardens and treat yourselves to lunch in the Orangery at Kew

10. Re-discover the old friends of your childhood at the Beatrix Potter Exhibition

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