Ultimate guide to summer picnic spots near you

Looking for picnic spots 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 to enjoy the summer season surrounded by the very best nature has to offer.

Find your nearest picnic spots

Mother and baby having lunch at picnic table

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15 stunning picnic spots in the North East

30 June 2021

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

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7 picture perfect picnic spots in the North West

09 July 2021

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

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Mother and two children grinning while eating a picnic on a cluttered bench

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7 best picnic spots in the Midlands

01 July 2021

Butter the bread and grab the sausage rolls, the Bristish summertime is here and we're itching to get out for a picnic in the Midlands.

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Top 8 picnic spots in the South East

06 July 2021

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

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Grassy meadow surrounded by conifer trees

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7 picture perfect picnic spots in the South

12 July 2021

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

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14 picture perfect picnic spots in the South West

02 July 2020

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

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You are welcome to hire our barbecues where you can, but to prevent forest fires and reduce waste, please do not bring any other barbecues into our forests.

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

Be a responsible visitor

Looking for shade after lunch?

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Beat the heat | Top 3 spots near Bristol to cool down this summer

07 June 2019

Looking for some shaded forests to explore near you in Bristol? Look no further in your quest for shaded woodlands, we’ve got the ultimate guide to beating the Bristol city heat. With the climate tragically heating up, we’ve got a number of increasingly hot summers ahead. Cities become significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to the ‘urban heat island effect’, so escape Bristol and find a secret spot under the trees of a nearby woodland. No need to reach for your car keys - you can reach forests near Bristol by bike or bus and do your bit for the planet!

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