Newstead Abbey named one of the UK's best spots for a picnic

The great British picnic is firmly back in fashion after the activity underwent a resurgence during the pandemic.

And with picnic popularity in mind, Ben Mercer, of Leisure Lakes Bikes, decided to find the five most floral picnic spots to organise your perfect picnic around.

And alongside the likes of Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic Gardens, the Welsh coast and Greenwich Park in London, Ben also chose Newstead Abbey.

He said: “With 300 acres to walk through that features lakes, ponds, and water features, Newstead Abbey is perfect for picnics on warm days.

"You can also drink in bright, seasonal colours of rhododendrons and Japanese maples in the formal garden.

"It’s not just alluring for picnic lovers, but for fans of poetry and literature.

"You can learn more about one of its most famous residents, Lord Byron, who lived there between 1808 and 1814.”