Perfect picnic spots in Somerset

Summer memories should always include a summer picnic in a perfect picnic spot. Here were our top suggestions of places around Somerset to spread out a blanket in 2021. Check back here nearer the time to find our top picnic spots for 2022.

Don't forget to take your rubbish with you when you've finished to help keep these places special, and maintain social distancing measures to keep safe. We also ask that you don't bring portable picnic furniture into these special places; picnic rugs and blankets only.

Visitors enjoying a picnic by the moat at Barrington Court — Enjoying a picnic

Barrington Court Somerset

Picnicking at Barrington Court

Find your perfect spot and spend as much time as you like eating, relaxing and enjoying the sounds of summer all around you at Barrington Court. Please be aware that only picnic rugs are permitted; we ask that you leave your portable picnic furniture at home.

Plan your picnic

A view of Glastonbury Tor and grazing sheep on the slopes — A summer's view of Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury Tor Somerset

Picnic spots in the Somerset countryside

Enjoy a picnic in the outdoors at some of our favourite places in the Somerset countryside.

Picnics at the ready

Fyne Court Somerset

Fyne Court picnic spots

Picnic in the courtyard, by the dipping pond or set up a den and picnic surrounded by nature.

Picnic at Fyne Court

Visitors in the formal garden at Montacute House

Montacute House Somerset

Montacute's picnic spots

The best picnic spots at Montacute House can be found by hunting for them, but we've saved you the hard work by listing them here.

Plan your picnic

A family in the orchard at Lytes Cary Manor — Enjoying the orchard at Lytes Cary Manor

Lytes Cary Manor Somerset

Summertime at Lytes Cary Manor

We can help keep the family captivated this summer at Lytes Cary Manor. Bring a picnic or just come for a walk.

Summer at Lytes Cary

Dunkery Beacon on the Holnicote Estate, Somerset — On top of the world at Dunkery Beacon

Bossington Somerset

Top five must see places at Holnicote

Whether you're looking for coastal views, wide open moorland or tranquil wooded walks, Holnicote has something beautiful to offer. Take a look at our top five places to explore and use it to create your own itinerary.

Holnicote