We’re in a heatwave, so it’s time to pack up your picnic hamper, head out and enjoy some socially distanced time with your friends and family. But where are the best places to go in the UK – Cath Kidston has got you covered!

Going for a picnic has been the thing to do with your loved ones as lockdown restrictions have slowly eased – it’s the perfect way to catch up, eat some delicious food and enjoy some stunning scenery, and with cases potentially on the rise, it’s the ideal way to meet your friends and family without getting too close.

In the UK we’re particularly lucky as there are so many beautiful spots to choose from! British design and lifestyle brand, Cath Kidston, has analysed survey data from National Picnic Week to reveal the top picnic locations in the UK…

THESE are the UK’s most beautiful picnic spots

Voted for their outstanding natural beauty to their historical significance, these are the top picnic spots in each region.

1. Hampstead Heath, London

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Spanning 790 acres and boasting beautiful ponds, rambling hills, ancient woodlands, a playground and a lido, it’s no surprise that Hampstead Heath is a popular picnic spot for Londoners to visit year-round. If you’re looking to set up somewhere with a view, head up to Parliament Hill viewpoint and take in the view of London’s skyline.

2. Lily Hill Park, Bracknell 

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Lily Hill Park is a Green Flag awarded open space that offers 56 acres of restored heritage parkland and formal gardens for you to explore. Take a stroll back in time and visit the Edwardian garden, create and inspire at the story-telling throne or set up your picnic at the longest picnic bench in England.

3. Dancing Ledge, South West

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The Jurassic Coast is one of the most stunning locations in Britain when it comes to natural beauty – but head to the Dancing Ledge if you’re looking for a location with a little bit of romance. Whilst this spot may be more of an adventure and take a little more time to get to, the sea breeze, cliff top views and the sound of the waves will be so worth it.

4. Ryton Pools Country Park, Warwickshire

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Ryton Pools Country Park is located just outside the village of Ryton on Dunsmore in Warwickshire. Offering 100 acres of ancient woodland, winding paths and packed with a variety of flora and fauna, this stunning park is perfect for a day out with the family. There are also four natural pools, one of which spans across 10 acres, and the whole park is suitable for wheelchair access.

5. Sherwood Pines, East Midlands

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Sherwood Pines is the largest public forest set within the great Sherwood Forest. Spanning over 3,300 acres Sherwood Pines offers everything you need to enjoy a fantastic day outdoors with the family, including biking trails, walking paths through mixed habitats and varying terrains, a play area, a Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segway!