This bank holiday weekend is set to be a scorcher with sunshine and temperatures in the 20s expected, finally! Celebrate the start of summer with a picnic at the UK’s most beautiful parks, revealed in a recent study.

The study, conducted by Sass & Belle, used Tripadvisor data to determine which UK parks are the best, and have the highest-rated cafés within a ten-minute walk so you can enjoy the sunshine and support a local business.

The overall rankings were determined by the rating of the café, along with the distance from the park.

Here are the top UK parks to visit this weekend and their best local cafe for your caffeine hit along the way.

SEFTON PARK

City: Liverpool
Best-rated nearby café: Pippin’s Corner
Café distance: 0.4 mile (8 min walk) from park
Café Tripadvisor rating: 5.0 (494 reviews)
Totalling an impressive 235 acres, Sefton Park is a Grade I listed green space, tucked in the historic district of Liverpool. The park, which is a Green Flag and Green Heritage awarded site, is not short on beautiful features – with caves and waterfalls to explore, a bandstand that inspired The Beatles, and a quaint boating lake that’s surrounded by golden daffodils.

Just a stone’s throw away is Pippin’s Corner, an independent, family-run café on Liverpool’s famous Lark Lane. With its dark exterior and tall arched windows full of potted plants, you’ll be unlikely to miss it…unless you’re walking around with your eyes closed, that is! Takeaway options are available here, so whether you’re after an all-day brekkie, a vegan treat or a deluxe hot chocolate, you’ll well and truly be spoilt for choice.

PICCADILLY GARDENS

City: Manchester
Best-rated nearby café: Federal Café Bar
Café distance: 0.4 mile (7 min walk) from park
Café Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 (1,274 reviews)
According to Visit Manchester, Piccadilly Gardens is an “open-space area situated in the heart and soul of the city centre. As an accessible gateway to the city, it provides both work and leisure opportunities for a large number of people”. Surrounded by a mix of historic and modern buildings, the park is the largest open green space in the city, regularly playing host to a range of community events.

There are no shortage of cafés, bars and restaurants around, but one definitely worth checking out if Federal Café Bar. This café is a slice of Antipodean happiness, serving what they claim to be the best quality coffee and tastiest brunch in all of Manchester… surely that’s one to test?!

REGENT’S PARK

City: London
Best-rated nearby café: Istanbul Café & Bistro
Café distance: 0.2 mile (5 min walk) from park
Café Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 (327 reviews)
Named after the playboy prince, King George IV, Regent’s Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks and covers an area of 395 acres. This glorious parkland is the perfect place for a day out, with flowerbeds, a boating lake, sporting areas, London Zoo and the Open Air Theatre.

If you’re looking to fuel up with a drink or snack, then check out the nearby Istanbul Café & Bistro, just a five minute walk away. This food spot is one of the best-kept secrets for Turkish cuisine in London – from salads to kebabs, they offer something for everyone, seated in a relaxing atmosphere outdoors.

ROUNDHAY PARK

City: Leeds
Best-rated nearby café: The Garden Room
Café distance: 0.4 mile (7 min walk) from park
Café Tripadvisor rating: 4.5 (317 reviews)
Roundhay Park in Leeds covers a total of 700 acres and is home to lakes, woodlands, formal gardens, cafés, playgrounds, and the Tropical World Visitor attraction. If you’re heading there by car, you’ll be pleased to know there are five car parks, which are all free to park. An added quirk is that there’s a land train, which starts at Lakeside Café and runs up Carriage Drive and along Middle Walk, to the park gates and then does a return journey – ideal if you’ve got kids coming along for the outing.

One eatery worth a visit is the mansion’s Garden Room (conveniently located within the park itself). Sourcing local ingredients, the Garden Room is a very special location for an afternoon tea or a quick coffee stop – with beautiful coffee art to match the breathtaking view of the city.

MILLHOUSES PARK

City: Sheffield
Best-rated nearby café: Bessie’s Café & Bistro
Café distance: 0.5 mile (9 min walk) from park
Café Tripadvisor rating: 5.0 (68 reviews)
Ranked at number five is Millhouses Park, a short journey from the city centre. Millhouses is a Green Flag Award-winning space, with so much to do on-site. Alongside its open grassed areas, woodlands and gorgeous floral displays, you’ll find a boating lake, putting course, sports courts and children’s play area. In the summer there are even pony rides for the kids to enjoy!

If you’re keen to stretch your legs and happy to go off-site, Bessie’s Café is just a nine-minute walk away. You’re likely to be proudly served by the owner herself too; Bessie is known for her friendly welcome and tasty treats – from brunch and paninis to ice cream and chai lattes. There are tables outside the front, as well as a small courtyard area out back so you won’t be short of seating.