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 Jubilee Gardens in Beer, Devon is National Picnic Week’s Top Picnic Spot of 2017!
National Picnic Week has chosen the Top Picnic Spot and A Runner Up in every region in the
UK
 70% of the UK will go on at least one picnic this summer
We’ve chosen these locations for outstanding natural beauty as well as historical significance, so there’s something for
everyone, no matter what you want on your picnic. The overall winner was The Jubilee Gardens in Beer, Devon,
chosen for the stunning view of the beach and village from atop the idyllic hillside.
Scotland’s Winner is The Fairy Pools in the Isle of Skye, chosen for its breath-taking fantastical views.
Northern Ireland’s Winner is Carrick-a-Rede, chosen for dramatic vistas you can’t get anywhere else.
Ireland’s Winner is Loughcrew in Co Meath, chosen for its Neolithic tombs.
Wales’ Winner is Barafundle Bay Beach, down its huge amount of space to enjoy the view of the ocean.
The North West’s Winner is Saint Herbert’s Island in Cumbria, thanks to the local history of Saint Herbert himself,
and the natural beauty of the area itself.
The North East’s Winner is Gibside in Newcastle, chosen for its historic Gibside Hall, and maze.
The Winner in the East Midlands is Padley Gorge Trail, an almost mythical forest like something from Lord of The
Rings to get lost in.
The West Midlands’ Winner is Jephson Gardens, Leamington, thanks to its flowerbeds and 14 acres of garden.
The East’s Winner is Wimpole Estate, chosen for its gothic architecture. A visit there is like travelling back in time.
Yorkshire’s Winner is the regal Rievaulx Abbey, a stunning piece of history.
London’s Winner is the world famous Hyde park, perfect for people watching in the summer.
The South East’s Winner is Corfe Castle, thanks to the enduring ruins you can explore.
The South West’s Winner is Lydford Gorge, chosen for its spectacular 30 foot waterfall.
There are stunning places to picnic all across the UK and Ireland, and it’s one of National Picnic Week’s aims to
promote these areas, and get people out enjoying the summer with friends and family. For more information, visit
www.nationalpicnicweek.co.uk