Looking for some inspiration to make Mother’s Day extra special this year?
We’ve rounded up the best things to do in Islington to treat your mum this Sunday.
Sunday roast at The Draper’s Arms
Treat your Mum this weekend to a Sunday roast at one of Islington’s neighbourhood pubs. The Draper’s Arms offers outdoor dining, if we’re blessed with some sun, as well as private dining.
44 Barnsbury Street, N1 1ER
A scenic walk along Regent’s Canal
A peaceful alternative to exploring London is venturing out along one of the city’s most loved waterways. Opened in 1816, the canal stretches for 8.6 miles from Little Venice to the Limehouse Basin, passing through Islington. Join the path at Angel and take a leisurely stroll down to Camden Passage, enjoying the vibrant canal boats along the way.
The Barn London
This homely hub, run by three brothers, offers homemade food and baked goods. Have a well-needed catchup with your mum in a cosy environment over coffee and a beautiful selection of cakes this Sunday.
60 Holloway Road London, N7 8JL
Picnic in the park
Now that spring is upon us, it is time to unpack your picnic blankets and head down to one of the many green spaces in one of London’s greenest boroughs. Top parks to visit are Highbury Fields (Islington’s biggest park with its vast 29 acres of green space), Caledonian Park (now home to an impressive, refurbished clock tower) and Arlington Square (a tranquil garden just a short walk from Angel station).
Islington farmers’ market
Featured on The Farmers Country Showdown on BBC1, this Sunday highlight offers an array of artisan foods, vibrant flower stalls, organic produce and a tempting selection of wine and cider. London’s oldest established farmers’ markets is not to be missed this Mother’s Day.
Chapel Market London, N1 9PZ
Watch a film at Screen on the Green
This iconic cinema, home to a single screen, was opened in 1913 and is one of the oldest continuously running cinemas in the UK. This Sunday’s viewings include: The Batman, The Worst Person in the World and The Power of the Dog.
83 Upper Street, N1 ONP
