Make the most of the sunny weather with a picnic in beautiful surroundings
Tatton Park has been named one of the UK’s best gardens for a spring picnic(Image: Manchester Evening News)
It finally feels like spring has arrived in the UK. Grey days have been replaced with bright sunshine and temperatures are warm enough that shorts and sunglasses actually feel acceptable.
It’s the perfect weather for heading outdoors whether that’s with a trip to the nearest beach or a sunny afternoon spent in your local beer garden. It also harks the return of a much-loved tradition – the humble picnic.
You just can’t beat a delicious spread of picky bits and sandwiches eaten outside on a warm spring day. It’s also a great way to spend time with friends and family but without spending too much money.
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There are dozens of gorgeous picnic spots across Greater Manchester, but one park on the edge of the city-region has been named among the best in the UK. Experts at Bloom & Wild have released a list of the UK’s most beautiful botanical gardens and green spaces which are perfect for a spot of al fresco dining, and Tatton Park makes the cut.
Tatton Park is an 1,000 acre estate with deer park, ornamental gardens, a working farm and more (Image: Getty Images)
The Cheshire estate is composed of 1,000 acres of deer park, ornamental gardens,a working farm and adventure playgrounds, offering ample room for people planning a picnic. You can choose to grab a spot by the water, relax in the cool shade under the trees or bask in the sun.
Visitors to the park can explore the vast grounds, which include 50 acres of landscaped gardens. Explore the carefully-cultivated Walled Kitchen Garden, the beautiful 100-year-old Japanese garden and the magnificent Pleasure Grounds, where you can experience a maze based on the same format as the one at Hampton Court.
Of course, spring is one of the best times to visit Tatton Park as you can admire all of the gorgeous blossoms and flowers which bloom at this time of the year. Catch some of the late-flowering blossoms in Charlotte’s Garden, the Japanese Garden and the orchard.
Other plants to look out for are geraniums, azaleas, violas, verbenas, and more. Another must-see are the rhododendrons which bloom in mid to late Spring.
The best floral hotspots in the UK for a spring picnicKew Gardens, LondonNational Botanic Garden of Wales, CarmarthenshireSheffield Botanical Gardens, South YorkshireBirmingham Botanical Gardens, West MidlandsAnglesey Abbey Spring Garden, CambridgeshireTrebah Garden, Near Falmouth, CornwallRHS Garden Wisely – Woking, SurreyTatton Park, CheshireSir Harold Hillier Gardens, Hampshire
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