Picnic Ideas: Food, Kit and the Best Spots in the UK

A picnic turns a sunny afternoon into an occasion. The best picnic food travels well and doesn't need cutlery.

Always take your rubbish home and check if barbecues are allowed.

Picnic food

  • Scotch eggs
  • Sausage rolls
  • Wraps and sandwiches
  • Pasta salad
  • Cheese, crackers and grapes
  • Quiche slices
  • Strawberries
  • Brownies

Drinks

  • Pimm's in a flask
  • Homemade lemonade
  • Iced tea
  • Prosecco with plastic flutes

Checklist

  • Blanket (waterproof backing)
  • Cool bag and ice packs
  • Plates, cups, napkins
  • Bottle opener
  • Bin bags
  • Sun cream
  • Garden games. Ideas: Garden games for a party

Best UK picnic spots

  • Hampstead Heath, London
  • Richmond Park, London
  • Bath's Royal Victoria Park
  • Lake District lakeshores
  • Edinburgh's Holyrood Park
  • Sefton Park, Liverpool
  • Bute Park, Cardiff

Romantic picnics

  • Sunset picnic with fairy lights
  • A proposal picnic. Ideas: Proposal ideas
  • Strawberries and fizz
  • A pre-packed hamper

Key things to remember

  • Freeze water bottles to use as ice packs.
  • Pack heavy items at the bottom of the bag.

Frequently asked questions

What food is good for a picnic?

Food that travels well: sandwiches, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, salads and fruit.

How do you keep picnic food cold?

A cool bag with ice packs or frozen water bottles.

What is a good example of picnic ideas?

"Wraps and sandwiches" is one of 30 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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