With its green spaces, public spots and royal parks London is the perfect destination for a picnic. The most famous picnic area is probably Hyde Park, London's largest park which is just under 400 acres. Visitors and locals alike love it for its location - right in the heart of London - and the greenery it offers.
The nicest spot to sit at in Hyde Park is near the Serpentine, a large lake in the centre where you can try pedalos and row boats. The views are divine and nearby you'll find an even more beautiful spot - a section of flowers and a large, umbrella like tree that the kids will love exploring.
If you want something more unique, head to Victoria Park - known as 'Vicky Park'. This is where the hipsters and East Londoners hang out in the summer. The landscaped garden is ideal for a quiet picnic, whilst the stone alcoves saved from the Old London Bridge, are the ideal place to seek shade if the sun happens to come out. The park has a festival atmosphere all year long and you'll find cool kids playing music and cooking barbecues.
Don't bother seeking out small patches of grass and wooded areas while you're in the Welsh Capital, just head straight to the big one - Cardiff Castle. There is 2,000 years worth of history to explore here, but not before you've sat down for a cucumber sandwich. The castle is right in the heart of the city and on a tour you'll discover why noble knights held court, Roman soldiers slept here and why many consider the venue a romantic Victorian fantasy.
From hands on crafts to fancy dress costumes and a puppet theatre, Cardiff Castle is one destination that is bound to appeal to the children.
The nicest spot to sit at in Hyde Park is near the Serpentine, a large lake in the centre where you can try pedalos and row boats. The views are divine and nearby you'll find an even more beautiful spot - a section of flowers and a large, umbrella like tree that the kids will love exploring.
If you want something more unique, head to Victoria Park - known as 'Vicky Park'. This is where the hipsters and East Londoners hang out in the summer. The landscaped garden is ideal for a quiet picnic, whilst the stone alcoves saved from the Old London Bridge, are the ideal place to seek shade if the sun happens to come out. The park has a festival atmosphere all year long and you'll find cool kids playing music and cooking barbecues.
Don't bother seeking out small patches of grass and wooded areas while you're in the Welsh Capital, just head straight to the big one - Cardiff Castle. There is 2,000 years worth of history to explore here, but not before you've sat down for a cucumber sandwich. The castle is right in the heart of the city and on a tour you'll discover why noble knights held court, Roman soldiers slept here and why many consider the venue a romantic Victorian fantasy.
From hands on crafts to fancy dress costumes and a puppet theatre, Cardiff Castle is one destination that is bound to appeal to the children.
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