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Mother's Day is the only time of the year when busy mums can slow down, sit back and let themselves be thoroughly pampered. The bright lights of London town offer a whole raft of entertainments to treat mum to. You can whisk her to the Royal Opera House for a spot of ballet or take her to Kew Gardens to see the radiant display of blossoming spring flowers. Why not partake in a time-honoured English tradition and take afternoon tea at the Ritz? She can sip from fine English china and bite into a warm scone in the most elegant of surroundings just like the old British aristocracy.

London's shops are also just bursting with gift ideas. Buy some very smart chocolates from Pierre Marcolini. They come exquisitely packaged and simply melt on the mouth. Nothing says it better than flowers, and the fabulous bouquets from Moyses Stevens are bound to bring a tear to her eye. Then there are cosmetic goodies of course. Neal's Yard in Covent Garden churns out the finest in mum-friendly exclusive smellies.

Buying your mum a luxury treatment that she wouldn't buy herself is a very simple gesture that will make her feel very special. Why not send her to a swanky nail bar for a luxury manicure and pedicure or perhaps a funky Indian spa for a full body massage?

Treating her to some posh nosh is another way to show you care. London has a heady mix of seriously swish eating venues. Some have even put together special Mother's Day offers that are excellent value.

A nice way to package any of these ideas is with a night in one of London's raft of luxurious hotels. They can escape the house, head for the city and live the glamorous high-life for a couple of days.

With such a vibrant buzz and ample choice of events, restaurants and activities London knows just how to spoil mums with extravagant treats and small luxuries and we've got them all here...

Happy Mother's Day!