Eating al fresco is one of life's pleasures and Hampshire has plenty of attractive locations where you can enjoy a picnic in the fresh air. Here are some of our favourites.
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Buy delicious local produce from the farmers' market and enjoy a relaxed picnic in the nearby watermeadows, perhaps taking in a game of cricket at Winchester College and followed by a stroll by the river Itchen.
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 Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Enjoy a stunning vista of the East Hampshire countryside from the top of Butser Hill at Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield, a peaceful, unspoilt location in which to enjoy your lunch. Accessible by foot or by car.
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 Bolderwood
The New Forest National Park offers plenty of shady spots in which to enjoy a picnic. Bolderwood is popular with young families looking for easy parking, picnic tables and cycle trails, plus there's a deer viewing platform where you can spot the local wildlife.
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 Lepe Country Park
There's more to the New Forest than ponies! Lepe beach is located in the national park and is a popular spot for locals and visitors. There are fabulous views of the Isle of Wight, picnic tables, play area, an information centre and a café.
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 Southsea
Step back in time in elegant Southsea with its wide roads, sweeping terraces and independent shops. The spacious seaside green is popular for picnics, BBQs (in designated areas) and kite flying, and an easy stroll into Portsmouth following the Millenium Trail.
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 Netley Abbey
For over two thousand years the curious have visited Netley Abbey in the Hamble Valley including Hampshire-born author Jane Austen. The romantic 13th century ruins provide a perfect backdrop for picnics and days out, located by the coast and near Royal Victoria Country Park.
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 River Anton, Test Valley
A 9 mile circular walk starting at the picturesque village of Wherwell in the Test Valley includes a picnic stop by the River Anton near Goodworth Clatford, close to a convenient pub.
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 Lee-on-the-Solent
The beaches at Lee-on-the-Solent and Stokes Bay near Gosport are great places for a family picnic. Spectacular views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight, kids can play on the beach or splash in the sea, plus there are plenty of ice cream kiosks to complement your picnic food!
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 Old Winchester Hill
For a picnic with a view, head to Old Winchester Hill, a national nature reserve with fantastic views across the Hampshire South Downs.
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 Hayling Island
With 3 miles of award-winning Blue Flag beaches plus miles of unspoilt coastal walks along Langstone and Chichester Harbours, Hayling Island is the ideal location for a picnic. And once you've fed and watered you can watch the windsurfers or teeming birdlife, walk the Hayling Billy Trail, ride on the railway or visit the funfair.
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