Hampshire &amp; Isle of Wight


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<p>Outdoor meet-ups are back on! Make the most of it with a gourmet takeaway in one of these fabulous Hampshire picnic spots. Blanket, bubble or bestie at the ready &#8211; and out you go&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lymington </h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic: </strong>Sunny days, waterside views and stylish eats to-go. Lymington locals are loving <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Coffee &amp; Drift (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.coffeeanddrift.co.uk/" target="_blank">Coffee &amp; Drift</a> close to the quayside. Pretty pancakes, granola nourish bowels, barista-made coffees and tasty sourdough toasties for takeaway (above) make an insta-worthy picnic treat. </p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot:</strong> Sit at the quayside and indulge in a spot of yacht-watching. Or, find gardens, picnic spots galore and even a fairy trail just 20 minutes&#8217; walk away in the scenic <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Woodside Park (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk/local-attractions" target="_blank">Woodside Park</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Southsea</h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic:</strong> Recently returned for takeaway, tuck into seriously good cake to go with your takeaway coffee from <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/tenth-hole/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="the Tenth Hole (opens in a new tab)">the Tenth Hole</a> tearooms on the seafront. Or head for <a href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-briny/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="the Briny's (opens in a new tab)">the Briny&#8217;s</a> takeout hatch for gourmet fish &#8216;n&#8217; chips, burgers, sourdough toasties and more.</p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot: </strong>The sound of the sea is good for the soul. Dodge the seagulls and blow away the cobwebs with a seafront picnic. Find plenty of green space too on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Southsea Common (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.visit-hampshire.co.uk/things-to-do/southsea-common-p1440791" target="_blank">Southsea Common</a>, with Spring flowers to enjoy on the Ladies Walk pathway. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rowland&#8217;s Castle</h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic: </strong>Collect gorgeous cakes, scones, soup, quiches and more from Stanstead Park&#8217;s popular <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Pavillion Tearooms (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/paviliontearoom/" target="_blank">Pavillion Tearooms</a>. While you&#8217;re there, pop to the vast garden centre or the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Stanstead Park Farmshop (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/StanstedFarmShop" target="_blank">Stanstead Park Farmshop</a> for locally-sourced gourmet provisions and homemade ice-creams by the scoop.</p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot:</strong> Stanstead House, arboretum and immediate surrounds are closed but there is a small, sweet picnic garden as you exit the Pavillion Tearooms towards the carpark. Afterwards, walkers are welcome to take a scenic stroll around the wider estate.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Petersfield</h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic:</strong> Gourmet picnic options galore in Petersfield. Get fresh-to-order classic deli sandwiches like Hot Salt Beef on Rye, New York Reuben and Tuna Mayonnaise with seriously good coffee from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Madeleine's Kitchen (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.madeleineskitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank">Madeleine&#8217;s Kitchen</a>. Or there&#8217;s sandwiches plus highly addictive buns and pastries from the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hoxton Bakehouse (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/hoxton-bakehouse/" target="_blank">Hoxton Bakehouse</a>.</p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot:</strong> Visitors and locals tend to go straight to the fantastic Petersfield Heath for walks and picnics. But with its picturesque, lake-sized pond, playpark, walking circuit and friendly <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Plump Duck (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.theplumpduck.co.uk/" target="_blank">Plump Duck</a> café, space can be at a premium. For a quieter option, grab a takeaway in town and head for the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="http://petersfieldphysicgarden.org.uk/" target="_blank">Physic Garden</a>, a hidden, volunteer-tended oasis off the High Street, with sunny benches and beautiful plants and flowers. As it&#8217;s charitably run remember to leave a donation if you can. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hook</h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic:</strong> Pick up gourmet picnic goodies like posh pies, fruit and some seriously good local cheeses from the nearby <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Newlyns Farm Shop (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.newlyns-farmshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">Newlyns Farm Shop</a> in North Warnborough. </p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot:</strong> Known locally as &#8216;King John&#8217;s Castle&#8217;, enjoy a walk and right royal picnic at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Odiham Castle (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/walking/henrytheforgetful" target="_blank">Odiham Castle</a>, opposite the scenic Basingstoke Canal. Park up at the Colt Hill car park and it&#8217;s around a mile and a half down the towpath. If you don&#8217;t fancy going that far, there are plenty of other scenic places to perch along the way.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Winchester</h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic:</strong> There&#8217;s great picnic grub to be had in Winchester. Find posh veggie salads and bagels from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rawberry (opens in a new tab)" href="https://hants.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/cafes/vegan-restaurants-hants-iow/" target="_blank">Rawberry</a>. Sweet tooth? <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/orangerywinchester" target="_blank">The Winchester Orangery</a> has seriously indulgent takeaway treats like a banoffee crumble waffle picnic (drool&#8230;), plus coffees and treat-loaded hot chocolates.</p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot:</strong> It&#8217;s a popular spot but rarely impossible to find a socially-distanced space in the grounds of the magnificent Cathedral.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mottisfont</h2>



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<p><strong>The picnic:</strong> Find takeaway drinks and light snacks at The Stables restaurant on-site. Or pick up an afternoon tea box (£12.50) from <a href="http://www.teacupsromsey.com/takeaway" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="TeaCups in nearby Romsey (opens in a new tab)">TeaCups in nearby Romsey</a>, a feast of sandwiches, homemade scones and a selection of homemade cakes. </p>



<p><strong>The picnic spot:</strong> The grounds of the National Trust favourite are a picnic paradise. In the south paddock there&#8217;s picnic benches spread out around the sloping lawn. Or bring a chair and choose a shady spot under a tree with a plum view of the house and church spire. Behind the house, there&#8217;s plenty of green space too for a peaceful riverside picnic. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a seat&#8230;</h2>



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<p>Go through picnic season in style and #supportlocal with a traditional or colourful picnic blanket (£100) from <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The British Blanket Company (opens in a new tab)" href="https://muddystilettos.co.uk/by-retailer/the-british-blanket-company/" target="_blank">The British Blanket Company</a>. Each beautiful blanket is woven at a small mill in the British Isles. </p>



<p><em>Please follow the latest Government advice on travel and meeting friends and always take your rubbish away with you.</em></p>


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