Top 10 perfect picnic spots in Surrey

Take a picnic and enjoy some leisurely outside dining with family and friends. Surrey has countless picnic areas for you to enjoy.  Take a look at these special places to dine alfresco.

1. Claremont Landscape Gardens
Portsmouth Road, Esher  KT10 9JG
The great grass amphitheatre is open for the season ready for you to enjoy picnic's on the slopes and take in the views!
Facilities
Parking - There is free parking close to the entance kiosk.  On busy days you can also make use of the free council car park in nearby West End Lane.
Free entry to the garden for National Trust Members - Please visit Claremont Landscape Gardens' website for admission costs.
Toilets

(Image : Gostrey Meadow, Farnham)

2. Gostrey Meadow, Farnham
Union Road, Farnham G09  7RT
Popular with families this park was created in 1910 the site boasts a range of facilities for all ages:
Facilities:
Children’s play area
Mown grass area for amenity use
Public toils
A drinking fountain, designed by local architect Harold Falkner
As well as being a place for children to play, the park is used for open-air events.

3. Virginia Water
 GU25 4QF
The lake makes a lovely backdrop with lots of green space for a picnic and plenty of paths to enjoy a walk or bike ride.
Facilities
Parking- Pay and display
Toilets
Snack bar

4. Reigate and Gatton Park
(South East Surrey) RH2 0HX
Situated in a stretch of the North Downs this a great place for a family picnic with plenty of space to play games or fly a kite.
Facilities
Parking - pay and display car park
Benches and grass picnic areas
Toilets in Wray Lane Car park

(Image: Abinger Hammer Green)

5. Abinger Hammer Green
RH5 6QX
Enjoy the experience of a picnicing in this idealic location set.  Buy the kids fishing nets at the local store and set up your picnic and watch them play in the Tillingbourne Stream.
Facilities
Free parking
Local shop to purchase ice cream
No public toilets.
Refreshment points

6. Frensham Great Pond
Near Farnham, GU10 3BT
Set in Frensham Common’s 400 hectare just south of Farnham,  Frensham great pond has a beautiful sandy beach which is a great attraction in the summer.
Facilities
Parking - There is a small charge for car parking
Snack bar (seasonal)
Toilets

(Image: paddling pool at Stoke Park - open end of May - September )

7. Stoke Park, Guildford  
Guildford , GU1 1ER
This green flag award winning park caters for people of all ages and abilities.
Facilities
Toilets
Snack bar
Summer paddling pool (end of May - September)
Model boating pond
Tennis courts

8. Bushy Park
Hampton TW12 2EJ
A great park for relaxing in the warm months with a picnic whilst enjoying the local flora and fauna including red and fallow deer.
Facitlies
Parking - pay and display
Toilets
Play area,
Cafe

9. Painshill
Portsmouth Road, Cobham KT11 1JE
Picnic in the landscape grounds and enjoy the follies, grotto and other treasures that can be found in this amazing park.
Facilities
Entrance fee to be paid
Free Parking
Cafe
Toilets

10. Box Hill
Near Dorking, KT20 7LB
With breathtaking views this is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy meals alfresco.
Facilities
Cafe
Parking
Toilets

Check out our Parks and Gardens page for more great picnic spots in Surrey.
 

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