If the weather stays dry, why not enjoy picnic in the park? According to Tripadvisor, the best nature spots in the area are Sherwood Forest, Vicar Water Country Park, Thieves Wood, Pleasley Nature Reserve, Rufford Country Park, Brierley Forest Park and Portland Park Country Park.

placeholder image — If the weather stays dry, why not enjoy picnic in the park? According to Tripadvisor, the best nature spots in the area are Sherwood Forest, Vicar Water Country Park, Thieves Wood, Pleasley Nature Reserve, Rufford Country Park, Brierley Forest Park and Portland Park Country Park.

Mother's Day is on the way: Here are nine different ways to celebrate in the Mansfield and Ashfield area

By Phoebe Cox

Published 22nd Feb 2024, 14:35 BST

With March 10 marking Mother's Day this year – best known as Mothering Sunday – we thought it would be fun to suggest different ways to celebrate.

Flowers and afternoon tea are great ways to celebrate Mother’s Day – but we’ve got you covered if you want to try something different.

Here are seven alternative suggestions for ways to celebrate in the Mansfield and Ashfield area.

9. Pony trekking

Pony trekking at Creswell Crags near Worksop is a highly recommended activity on TripAdvisor. The sessions are run by Coloured Cob Equestrian Centre - providing quality horse riding tuition as well as off road hacking and trekking opportunities. For more information, see colouredcob.co.uk Photo: Coloured Cob Equestrian Centre

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Mother's Day is on the way: Here are nine different ways to celebrate in the Mansfield and Ashfield area

With March 10 marking Mother's Day this year – best known as Mothering Sunday – we thought it would be fun to suggest different ways to celebrate.

9. Pony trekking

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