Ultimate guide to summer picnic spots near you

A man, woman, and two young boys wearing summer clothes holding ice creams as they sit on a picnic table in a forest setting.

Picnics in the forest

Looking for a shady picnic spot near you?

The nation’s forests are a patchwork of glorious landscapes. From babbling brooks to quaint open heathland and lofty crags, you’re bound to find a lunch spot unlike any other.

Find your nearest location with our handy regional picnic spot guide. Plan your visit, pack a picnic hamper and enjoy the summer season surrounded by the very best nature has to offer.

Find your nearest picnic spots

A smiling woman wearing a summer hat pours a drink from a flask, on a picnic blanket with two children.
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30 June 2023

Here are the perfect spots for a picnic in the North East this summer.

Picnic table surrounded by trees
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22 June 2023

The sounds and sights of summer await you at one of these fantastic picnic spots in the North West.

A woman and young children smiling over a wicker picnic hamper, with trees in the background.
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14 June 2023

Discover some of our favourite spots for a picnic in the Midlands.

Picnic Bench in the Forest
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16 June 2025

Dust off your picnic blanket, slap on the sunscreen and head down to these stunning picnic spots near you in South East this summer.  

A family of six people sitting around a picnic blanket spread with food, in a woodland setting.
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13 June 2023

Eat delicious lunch rolls surrounded by rolling hills and towering trees on a picnic in the South of England.

A woman and young boy sitting on a wooden picnic bench in a forest. The child is eating crisps.
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02 June 2023

Dust off the chequered blanket and dig out the napkins. Here are the perfect spots for a picnic in the South West this summer.

First time visiting a forest? Make sure you follow the forest code and leave the landscape as you found it!

Looking for shade after lunch?

Bristol Suspension Bridge - Avon Gorge
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07 June 2025

Looking for some shaded forests to explore near you in Bristol? We’ve got the ultimate guide to beating the city heat.

Open space with trees
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26 June 2019

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Blakemere lake with leaves from trees around the edge of the picture
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22 July 2019

Escape the city heat with one of our top spots near Manchester

The Angel of the North sculpture with blue skies
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04 June 2025

Escape the city this summer with a shady forest walk