Soon we will be sprucing up our gardens for the brighter months ahead for the barbecue and garden party season. In the meantime, this bank holiday weekend is the perfect time to enjoy a picnic with friends and family.
Chiswick House and Gardens
Visitors are welcome to picnic in the
Gardens and there are several dog-free areas for informal picnicking.
Dukes Meadow
Bring your picnic to Chiswick's riverside
park, which is bordered by a loop of the River Thames. The park contains a beautiful water play area and adventure playground, there is large meadow for general activities, like kite flying or just walking your dog.
Acton Park
Acton Park contains and provides all sorts of facilities: recreational, ecological, horticultural, landscape, heritage and utility values. It is well respected and loved by the local community.
Amenities include a bowling green and pavilion, tennis courts, games area, play ground and pond.
Gunnersbury Park Estate
Gunnersbury Park is a large leafy park set between Brentford and Acton. It has a range of
attractions including formal gardens, green open spaces, lakes, historic buildings, a museum, play and sports facilities and a network of tree lined paths.
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic
Gardens is not just for gardeners! There are plenty of family-friendly activities and you are also welcome to bring your own food. Picnics are allowed anywhere except in the cafes and restaurants, or inside the glasshouses.
Richmond Park
You are welcome to picnic in all eight Royal Parks, including
Richmond Park, where picnicking is popular especially during the summer.
Green Park
If you’re craving the innocence of childhood, head down to
Green Park this afternoon at 2pm (May 4) for a Teddy Bear picnic and pyjama party.
Alternatively, what could be better than enjoying your picnic in the garden? If the sunshine disappears, you can also disappear back inside for a picnic on the carpet!
Chiswick House and Gardens
Visitors are welcome to picnic in the Gardens and there are several dog-free areas for informal picnicking.
Dukes Meadow
Bring your picnic to Chiswick's riverside park, which is bordered by a loop of the River Thames. The park contains a beautiful water play area and adventure playground, there is large meadow for general activities, like kite flying or just walking your dog.
Acton Park
Acton Park contains and provides all sorts of facilities: recreational, ecological, horticultural, landscape, heritage and utility values. It is well respected and loved by the local community. Amenities include a bowling green and pavilion, tennis courts, games area, play ground and pond.
Gunnersbury Park Estate
Gunnersbury Park is a large leafy park set between Brentford and Acton. It has a range of attractions including formal gardens, green open spaces, lakes, historic buildings, a museum, play and sports facilities and a network of tree lined paths.
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens is not just for gardeners! There are plenty of family-friendly activities and you are also welcome to bring your own food. Picnics are allowed anywhere except in the cafes and restaurants, or inside the glasshouses.
Richmond Park
You are welcome to picnic in all eight Royal Parks, including Richmond Park, where picnicking is popular especially during the summer.
Green Park
If you’re craving the innocence of childhood, head down to Green Park this afternoon at 2pm (May 4) for a Teddy Bear picnic and pyjama party.
Alternatively, what could be better than enjoying your picnic in the garden? If the sunshine disappears, you can also disappear back inside for a picnic on the carpet!
