IT'S Mothering Sunday this weekend so treat your mum to a family day out she won't forget this weekend.
Here's our pick of five of the best things to do across Saturday and Sunday.
Exbury Gardens
An array of rare plants will be on display indoors and out when Exbury Gardens opens its gates for the season on Saturday. (March 18)
Visitors can wonder at scores of beautiful lachenalias, also known as leopard lilies, and gorgeous orchids displayed in an indoor exhibition at the popular Hampshire woodland garden and then wander outdoors amongst one of the UK’s finest collections of spring flowering camellias.
The exhibition of lachenalia plants and dozens of floriferous orchids will be on show in the Five Arrows Gallery within the gardens until March 31.
Visitors will also be able to explore Daffodil Meadow, which is planted with thousands of the yellow spring favourites, and the River of Gold, a 100,000-bulb colour burst that weaves around rare trees near Exbury House.
There's half price entrance for mums on Sunday.
See exbury.co.uk
Football at St Mary's Stadium
It's double bubble on the match day front this weekend.
The Saints men's team take on Spurs as they battle for Premier League survival.
The fixture comes on the back of a disappointing defeat to Brentford on Wednesday and Ruben Selles and team will be desperately seeking goals and points.
The women's team kick off at midday on Mothering Sunday in their FA Women's Championship clash with Durham.
Tickets from southamptonfc.com
Science and Engineering Day, University of Southampton
Science and Engineering Day is the University of Southampton's annual free family-friendly event, packed with more than 130 interactive activities, workshops, talks, live shows and laboratory tours!
Join researchers, artists and local community groups and discover some of the amazing research taking place at the University of Southampton, while visiting a few of the state-of-the-heart facilities at Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus.
The event is free to attend, but tickets should be booked in advance from eventbrite
Cyclexperience, New Forest
Mum goes free this Mother's Day at Cyclexperience!
Treat mum to a unique and adventurous day out exploring the beautiful New Forest and the cafes or quaint pubs within.
Choose from a host of cycle-friendly routes and download the free route app for extra help navigating the forest tracks.
Cyclexperience is based next to Brockenhurst train station.
Use code Mum-E for E-Bikes and Mum-A on All Terrain Bikes when booking online at cyclex.co.uk . At least one paying adult is required.
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty, Mayflower Theatre
Enter a wondrous world of magical fairies and vampires, where the timeless tale of good vs evil is turned upside-down, creating a supernatural love story that even the passage of time itself cannot hinder. Will Princess Aurora ever find her true love again?
With an unforgettable score, sumptuous sets and costumes, evocative lighting and masterly storytelling, the beloved fairy tale is brought to life by the uniquely talented New Adventures company.
Get ready to be transported in time from the halcyon days of the late Edwardian era through to the modern day in this dazzling gothic romance.
Matthew Bourne's Sleeping Beauty runs until Saturday night.
Tickets from mayflower.org.uk
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