Perfect picnic spots in the North East

Get friends and family together, pack a picnic and enjoy a leisurely day outdoors.

A unique venue for your event at Souter Lighthouse and The Leas
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas   Tyne & Wear

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas, Tyne and Wear

With spectacular coastal views and wildlife to spot, plenty of fresh air and miles of open grassland, The Leas is an ideal spot to sit, eat and contemplate. There are 2.5 miles of coastline to choose from or you can find a picnic bench at Souter Lighthouse.

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a Sycamore tree nestled in Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort   Northumberland

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort

Work up an appetite as you search for the perfect spot for a bite to eat along the Wall. It could be Sycamore Gap made famous in the Hollywood blockbuster Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, or one of the many vantage points offering panoramic views north and south of the wall near to Housesteads Fort.

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Tumbleton Lake at Cragside, Northumberland
Cragside   Northumberland

Cragside

Cragside offers loads of outdoor picnicking opportunities from lakeside dining to feasting among the trees and shrubs. The tea-rooms offer family picnics to take out so you don't need to worry if you haven't packed your own.

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Two visitors walking over the bridge over the River Wansbeck, Northumberland
Wallington   Northumberland

Wallington

With its beautiful Palladian mansion fronted by a vast grassed courtyard, acres of woodland, walled garden, landscape lawns, river frontage, enchanting children’s play train and fabulous wooden fort, there’s plenty of room to escape the crowds and settle back for an al fresco meal after a busy morning’s exploring.

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Visitors at Penshaw Monument, Sunderland
Penshaw Monument   Tyne & Wear

Penshaw Monument

At 70ft high, this folly based on Athens’ Temple of Hephaestus isn’t just Wearside’s most beloved landmark, but can be seen for miles around. The views across Tyneside and Wearside from the monument are stunning, which makes it the perfect place to unpack your picnic hamper.

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Visitors with the Orangery in the distance, at Gibside, Tyne and Wear
Gibside   Tyne & Wear

Gibside

Find a spot at Gibside for Derwent Valley views, refreshing open spaces, historic buildings and wildlife aplenty. Gibside is home to the North East’s largest beer garden open on Friday and Saturday nights during the summer. Enjoy our local ale and bring your own picnic if you'd like - or pick up a freshly made wood-fired pizza.

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