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Mother's Day gifts that you'll genuinely want to receive, chosen by other UK mums

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Mother's Day gifts that you'll genuinely want to receive, chosen by other UK mums

We asked UK mums what Mother's Day gifts they genuinely want this year to help you pick the perfect gift

Children giving gift to mum on Mother's Day

Emily Longman Wall

Published: March 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM

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This year in the UK, Mother's Day is on 30 March, meaning it's the time of year when sons and daughters rush to buy chocolates, flowers and cards — but is this what mums really want for Mother's Day?

We asked mums in our Top Testers Club what they really wanted this year for Mother's Day to help us create our list of good Mother's Day gifts. Whilst mum Joanne spoke for most when she told us all she really wants is "to have a lie in and wake up to a clean house!", other parents gave us plenty of suggestions for gifts they would love to wake up to on Mother's Day morning. Are you expecting a baby and want to host a nesting party? Discover everything you need to know about this lovely alternative to a traditional baby shower with our nesting party ultimate guide.

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Research has shown that the most popular gifts for Mother's Day are cards, flowers and experiences — and you can find a selection of all of these below, but our picks have a special twist on these more traditional gifts.

The same research by the National Retail Federation found that 47% of gift purchasers are looking for a unique Mother's Day gift, so we've rounded up a great selection of one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gifts that will really add that special, personalised touch to your gift this year.

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Best Mother’s Day gifts at a glance:

LEGO Wildflower Bouquet, £54.99 £39.99 at Amazon (Save £15 or 27%)
Personalised Fab Mum Photo Swivel Book, £20 at Etsy
Personalised Handwritten Engraved Pot, from £32 at Not on the High Street
LUSH Spa Tangled Hair Upper Body and Head Massage Experience, £46 at Virgin Experience Days
Personalised Mum Photo Mug, £10.99 at Etsy
Virgin Experience Days Fun for the Family Collection, £50
The White Company Organic Double Cotton Heart Print Pyjama Set, £85 at The White Company
Brasserie Blanc Three Course Meal with Prosecco for Two, £86 £81 at Virgin Experience Days (Save £5 or 6%)
Pandora Engravable Heart Charm, from £35 at Pandora
Mother's Day Three Reasons Wooden Hearts Keepsake Card, from £10 at Not on the High Street

Mother’s Day 2025 gifts you’ll genuinely want, chosen by UK mums

1. LEGO Wildflower Bouquet, £54.99

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LEGO Wildflowers Bouquet

Flowers are an essential Mother's Day gift, with mums Natasha, Fathima and Lorne all telling us they really appreciate a floral gift on Mother's Day. But this year, instead of purchasing some that will only last a week, we would recommend this brilliant LEGO Wildflower Bouquet. Mum Hannah immediately told us she would love "Lego!" for Mother's Day and this gorgeous flower set is a brilliant option.

With nearly 1000 pieces, the set provides an immersive building experience and can be displayed in so many creative ways once the flowers are constructed. It can also be combined with the Flower Bouquet (£54.99) to make an even more unique display.

Available from: LEGO, Very, Amazon, Hamleys

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2. Personalised Fab Mum Photo Swivel Book, £20

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Personalised Fab Mum Photo Swivel Book

Photo gifts are sure to be a hit for Mother's Day — they're a lovely way to remind mum of special memories and it's always nice to receive a personalised gift. Mum Sophie said she would really love "a framed photograph or a photo book. I'm absolutely rubbish at getting photographs framed so this would be fab."

If you're looking for something a bit different but with the same sentimental value, then we love this vibrant swivel photo book. You can customise the book with a personal message and there are space for 8 photos with text underneath. We love the unique factor here too, the swivel mechanism makes it a more interactive and distinct choice compared to a traditional photo book.

Available from: Etsy, Not on the High Street

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3. Personalised Handwritten Engraved Pot, from £32

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Personalised plant pot

Mum Bridget told us that she would love to receive "a house plant in a nice pot" this Mother's Day. As a gift that will remind mum how much she's loved and appreciated throughout the year, we think it's a great option.

We love this terracotta plant pot with its cute star and heart motifs. We're particularly a fan of the personalisation options that make it a perfect meaningful Mother's Day gift. Included in the price is the personalisation on the front, which can be amended as you wish. You can also choose to add an extra custom gift message on the back for £10. It's £3 extra for flower, herb or chilli seeds, plus you can add Eco Compost for £5.

Available from: Not on the High Street

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4. LUSH Spa Tangled Hair Upper Body and Head Massage Experience, £46

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LUSH Spa Tangled Hair Upper Body and Head Massage Experience

When we asked mums what they really wanted for Mother's Day, a lot told us they would appreciate an experience rather than a product, especially one that would help them relax and unwind. When we asked mum Charlette, she immediately said "A massage!!!" and another mum Laura, agreed, telling us she would love "time out for a massage."

This massage treatment is perfect for treating mum to some relaxation and peace. The 25 minute treatment helps you to feel instantly at peace and relax your body and mind. You can either book it for Mother's Day on Sunday 30 March, or it can be saved for a time when it's perhaps more needed thanks to the voucher's 12 month validity. The voucher can be redeemed at 10 locations across the UK, including Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Bath and more.

Available from: Virgin Experience Days and Very

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5. Personalised Mum Photo Mug, £10.99

Available from: Etsy

Mother's Day mug personalised

One of the most popular responses we received when we asked mums what they really wanted for Mother's Day was a personalised photo gift. Mum Katie said "I love the sentimental things, like personalised photo gifts," Pooja told us she would love "something small and personalised I can use everyday" and Julia said she would like "a mug with photos on it."

We think this vibrant mug is a perfect, simple and sentimental gift that can be used everyday. It's made from durable glossy ceramic and can be customised with 4 photos of special memories. You can also purchase a matching personalised coaster for just £4 extra.

Available from: Etsy

6. Virgin Experience Days Fun for the Family Collection, £50

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Virgin Experience Days Fun for the Family Collection

Make memories this Mother's Day by giving mum the promise of a fantastic family day out. Mum Amri said for Mother's Day she would love "a day out/experience with the family" so this Virgin Experience Days gift is a perfect choice that will bring the family together and give mum a great day out.

Choose from over 65 experiences including football stadium tours, SEA LIFE aquariums, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, The Ice Cream Farm, a Family Alpaca Walk, a Family Photoshoot Experience and many more.

Available from: Very

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7. The White Company Organic Double Cotton Heart Print Pyjama Set, £85

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The White Company Organic Double Cotton Heart Print Pyjama Set

We love practical presents, so pyjamas are always a winner for Mother's Day gifts. Parent Eleanor told us she would love "some PJ's or a dressing gown for Mother Day, I've been putting hints in already!"

This classic set from The White Company is a great option. The set has a pink heart print scattered all over and we love the simple ivory piping detail on the collar, cuffs and chest pocket. Plus, it's made from organic double cotton meaning it's super soft and cosy, but also lightweight, so perfect to wear on Mother's Day and beyond as we head into spring.

Available from: The White Company

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8. Brasserie Blanc Three Course Meal with Prosecco for Two, £86

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Brasserie Blanc Three Course Meal with Prosecco for Two

Lots of mums this Mother's Day really just want a meal they don't have to cook themselves. Parent Caroline said she would really like "a lay-in, a homemade card and something nice to eat," Pooja said she would love "a meal I don't have to make" and mum Kathryn said "I'd just like to go for a meal." So this Mother's Day you can either treat mum by cooking her a meal at home, or if you're looking for something extra special (and you can get a babysitter), this three course meal voucher is a great, luxury choice.

Including three courses of delicious, authentic French cuisine and a glass of Prosecco selected to complement the flavours you'll enjoy, this really is a great Mother's Day experience she is sure to enjoy. It's available at 14 locations across the UK, with restaurants in London, the South East, South West, North West and Yorkshire.

Available from: Virgin Experience Days

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9. Pandora Engravable Heart Charm, from £35

Available from: Pandora

Pandora Engravable charm

Jewellery is a great go-to option for Mother's Day. Mum Naomi told us that she would love "a nice charm for her Pandora bracelet" and we've found a lovely option that has an extra-special sentimental detail.

Mum Catherine said she loves to receive "engraved jewellery" for Mother's Day, and this delicate sterling-silver charm can be personalised with a meaningful message, date or symbol for £10 - making it a great sentimental Mother's Day gift. You could add a child's date of birth or name, and there are lots of icons to choose from such as hearts and baby feet.

Available from: Pandora

10. Mother's Day Three Reasons Wooden Hearts Keepsake Card, from £10

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Mother's Day Three Reasons Wooden Hearts Keepsake Card

Undoubtedly the most popular gift mums said they would like to receive on Mother's Day is a heartfelt card. Mum Holly said she would really like "a card with special words! Thoughtfulness is key." So we love this personalised keepsake card that adds that extra-special touch to a Mother's Day card.

The premium card has a customisable pink text on the front, but what really stands out are the three delicate wooden hearts that you can personalise with a message that lets mum know what it is that makes her so special. Mum can then carry the hearts around wherever she goes and be reminded of this thoughtful gift.

Available from: Not on the High Street

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Emily Longman WallDigital Content Producer

Emily is the Digital Content Producer at MadeForMums, where she writes, edits and produces editorial and video content across the brand. She independently curates the weekly editorial newsletter, leads product review commissioning and oversees the brand's awards programmes, working with parent testers and experts to bring trusted recommendations to families. She specialises in car seats and pushchairs and has yet to meet a buggy she couldn't fold! With a First Class Honours degree in History, she loves getting stuck into research and making complex information accessible to parents.