Perfect picnic spots

There are some great picnic spots in the East of England. Find a shaded spot beneath the trees at Flatford in Suffolk, or settle down next to the colourful herbaceous borders at Melford Hall in Suffolk.

It’s hard to beat a picnic on a sunny day for a family day out or romantic date. There are plenty of places to lay out the blanket in the Midlands, such as the wild moors of Longshaw or the green parkland of Hanbury Hall.

Some of the best places for an al-fresco lunch in the North East include the Northumberland coastline or the rugged countryside beside Hadrian’s Wall. Discover a roundup of the best places to have a picnic.

A walk and a picnic is a classic combination for a summer’s day. Why not round up family and friends and take them for a stroll around Lake Windermere, or around the tranquil woodland of Hare Hill?

Northern Ireland offers an abundance of great places to picnic. From charming coastal spots, to magical woodlands, intimate walled gardens and rolling countryside, there's no shortage of places to unpack your hamper and enjoy the view.

You'll find lots of perfect picnic spots in the South East. You could take in the countryside at Basildon Park, or set up your picnic at Petworth Park with views of the historic parkland and grand mansion that inspired JMW Turner.

When it comes to picnic spots, you’re spoilt for choice in the South West. Will you go for the endless sandy swathe of Studland Beach in Dorset, or the shady woodlands of Lydford Gorge in Devon?