WHO doesn’t love tucking into a packet of crisps, sandwich or a slice of cake while making the most of the nice weather?
With temperatures so high this weekend many of us will be wondering where best to enjoy a picnic with the family.
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The AA has put together a list of Britain’s best park picnic locations in a study of 100 beauty spots across the UK.
It compared Google search demand, reviews, Instagram popularity, parking costs, sunshine hours and average temperatures to find the nation’s most idyllic spots for eating al fresco.
Here we reveal the ten best in different regions of the UK.
The South East: Richmond Park, London
Richmond Park was crowned the ultimate picnic destination thanks to its open space, ancient woodland and iconic deer.
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Visitors praised its peaceful atmosphere, despite its location in London.
They said its viewpoints, including King Henry’s Mound, offer stunning skyline views and there were plenty of secluded spots for a blanket and basket.
Meanwhile, the park also has free parking, so it’s perfect for a cheap day out.
The East: Nene Park, Peterborough
Set along the River Nene, this expansive park is one of the biggest in the region and is home to multiple lakes.
It offers scenic waterside views and wide-open meadows, which are the perfect place to enjoy a picnic.
It also boasts pretty walking trails, children’s play areas, cycling, water sports and fishing, so it’s perfect for an active day out.
Parking will set you back £7.50 for the day.
The North West: Heaton Park, Manchester
Heaton Park is one of the UK’s largest parks, spanning more than 600 acres, with views across Manchester and towards the Pennines.
Its full of green spaces, woodlands and a scenic lake, which is perfect for a picnic.
Meanwhile, the children’s play areas, animal centre, Zip-World tree top adventure, golf course and vintage tramway are sure to make it a family favourite.
Plus parking costs just £3.50 a day.
Scotland: Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Holyrood Park’s dramatic hills and crags make it an unforgettable place for a picnic.
It boasts a wide array of hills, lochs, glens, ridges and cliffs within its 650-acre area.
Meanwhile, at just one mile from Edinburgh Castle it’s the perfect place for a moment of calm away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Parking near the park is free on weekends.
North East: Hardwick Park, County Durham
On the edge of Sedgefield in County Durham sits Hardwick Park, a restored 18th century country park.
There’s plenty of space to enjoy your picnic and lots to see when you’ve finished.
Take your family to admire the stunning listed country manor, walk around the Serpentine river or check out the award-winning adventure playground with your kids.
Parking costs £4 for the full day.
Yorkshire and the Humber: Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is Europe’s largest sculpture park and boasts 90 outdoor sculptures spread across the 500-acre estate.
The collection changes several times a year, so there’s always something new to look at while enjoying your picnic.
Plus car parking is free.
East Midlands: Bradgate Park, Leicestershire
Bradgate Park was once home to Lady Jane Grey and the ruins of her 16th-century childhood home can still be seen to this day.
The park boasts 850-acres, which contain roaming herds of red and fallow deer and ancient oak trees.
Tuck into your picnic while enjoying the rugged open moorland and views of the winding River Lin.
Parking costs up to £6.
South West: Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset
Moors Valley park has enough activities to keep the whole family entertained.
Discover miles of walking trails, cycle routes and dog-friendly trails plus two large adventure play areas.
Or visit Adventure Valley, where your kids can play with Mini Land Rovers, enjoy a round of adventure golf, cycle or spot sculptures of the Gruffalo and his friends.
Parking costs £10.20 for up to four hours.
Wales: Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Sprawling 850-acre Port Talbot park in South Wales is the perfect blend of rich history, wildlife and family-friendly attractions.
Enjoy your picnic while taking in the grand Tudor-Gothic mansion and keep an eye out for free-roaming deer.
Don’t miss the 327 foot Orangery, which is the longest in Britain.
Parking costs £8.90 for the day.
West Midlands: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
Cannock Chase mixes heather-covered heaths with historic parkland and a huge plantation.
Once a medieval royal forest used by William the Conqueror, it’s now home to rare birds, reptiles and a diverse range of insects.
Parking costs £12.50 for the day.
