We’ve collated a treasure trove of thoughtful gifts with a touch of maritime magic for Mother’s Day. You’ll find charming nautical-themed accessories, beautiful books, stylish homeware, and more.
Better still, we’re giving away seeds from The Lost Garden of Heligan for free with all UK orders placed from February 15 to March 7*. The Lost Meadows of Heligan Seed Mix contains wildflower seeds grown and harvested in Valentines field on the Heligan Estate in Cornwall. Each packet provides enough seeds for flowers to cover an area of approximately 10 square metres.
Kurt Jackson’s Sea is a wonderful companion for morning coffees and cosy evenings. The book captures the beauty of Jackson’s constantly evolving relationship with one of nature’s most challenging subjects. It contains 200 colour images that complement the artist’s reflections on his interactions with inspirational coastal landscapes. The majority are experienced in his native Cornwall, but others stretch way beyond the county too.
This stylish sea blue linen scarf is hand-loomed from premium, eco-friendly linen. A perfect addition throughout the seasons, wrap up for cooler weather or use as a lightweight layer during warmer temperatures. Made from a durable fabric, it becomes softer with each wash. From Cornish company The Sea Shed, based in St Ives.
Give mum the gift of being able to store and organise beauty essentials in style with this large linen cosmetic bag, showcasing a denim blue design. Hand-loomed and made from premium, eco-friendly linen with a lined interior and brass zip. Also from The Sea Shed.
A true taste of the Cornish coast to mum’s secret recipes. This wonderful mix of edible kelp and sea spaghetti serves as a perfect introduction to cooking with seaweeds. It can be enjoyed as a healthy seasoning or used as a stock. With a deep, unami taste, this mix is salty, beefy, and hearty. It’s also packed full of vitamins and minerals, and can be eaten raw or cooked.
The invigorating bliss of the Cornish coastal path packed into a bar of soap. From The Sea Shed, based in St Ives, this dreamy bar of goodness is a moisturising, triple-milled vegetable soap enriched with shea butter.
If your mum loves hunkering down with a good book, look no further. In this Daphne du Maurier classic, Lady Dona St Columb seems to revel in scandal: she is involved in every intrigue of the Restoration Court. But secretly, the shallowness of Court life disgusts her, and in her heart she longs for freedom and honest love. Retreating to Navron, her husband’s Cornish estate, she seeks peace and solitude away from London.
But Navron is being used as the base for a French pirate, an outlaw hunted all over Cornwall. Instead of feeling fear, Dona’s thirst for adventure has never been more aroused; in Jean-Benoit Aubéry she finds a sensitive man who would, like her, gamble his life for a moment’s joy. Together they embark upon a quest rife with danger and glory, one which will force Dona to make the ultimate choice: will she sacrifice her lover to certain death, or risk her own life to save him?
In the old days, Cornish pasties were made with whatever cooks had to hand – in this instance, it’s chocolate! Made with a crimped crust, the traditional Cornish way, these mini chocolate pasties are a proper delight. Trenance Chocolate, based in Cornwall, bought real pasties from their local bakery and used them to create moulds which were scaled down to create these ansum treats.
Mini Chocolate Cornish Pasties
This beautiful purse is hand-felted in a navy blue colour, with black lining and a zip. Handmade, Fair Trade, and 100% wool.
This beautiful bowl features a sea dip design, evoking memories of the coast. It’s been handmade in Cornwall by One Armed Potter. Gary (One Armed Potter) lost the use of his right hand after a motorbike accident in 2003, and later learned how to craft one-handed. No two pieces are ever the same.
Why not let them decide with a National Maritime Museum Cornwall Gift Voucher? We have £5 and £10 vouchers available – each can be exchanged for gift shop purchases at the Museum, entrance tickets, and treats in our scenic Waterside Cafe.
Still seeking inspiration? Don’t worry – our range doesn’t end here. Check out the full collection on our online shop here.
*Please note that seeds will be distributed while stocks last.
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