This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews.This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews.
This 650 acre site is just a stones throw from the M65 and M6, as well as Bamber Bridge, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. It offers woodland, the River Lostock running through it, a lake, and plenty of benches and places for picnics. Dog-friendly, with a cafe and pay-and-display parking. Rates as 4.5/5 on Google Reviews. | Lancashire County Council

15 top-rated picnic spots in Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Lancaster, Colne and Chorley according to Google

By Catherine Musgrove
Published 20th Jun 2024, 12:33 BST

This week is national picnic week (June 17-25).

Lancashire is blessed with some of the finest countyside and parks in the UK, and so why not enjoy them with food and drink as well?

We’ve rounded up a list of top-rated destinations across the region, according to Google Reviews, all rated above 4/5.

Take a look at the pages below for more information.

Take a look at the pages below for more information.

Worden Park in Leyland, rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. South Ribble Borough Council have poured a lot of time and money into this park and it's buildings in recent years. There's a huge play area, woodland and river walk, a cafe, kiosks and toilets, walled garden, a maze, formal gardens, car park with dog cleaning facilities and a miniature railway which runs at certain times of the year.

7. Worden Hall and Park, Leyland

Worden Park in Leyland, rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. South Ribble Borough Council have poured a lot of time and money into this park and it's buildings in recent years. There's a huge play area, woodland and river walk, a cafe, kiosks and toilets, walled garden, a maze, formal gardens, car park with dog cleaning facilities and a miniature railway which runs at certain times of the year. | Google

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The Beacon Fell Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of woodland, moorland and farmland, with great views out to Morecambe Bay. There's pay and display parking, a cafe and toilets, and plenty of benches near the visitor centre, if you don't want to go off the beaten track. Rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews.

8. Beacon Fell Country Park, Preston

The Beacon Fell Country Park consists of 110 hectares (271 acres) of woodland, moorland and farmland, with great views out to Morecambe Bay. There's pay and display parking, a cafe and toilets, and plenty of benches near the visitor centre, if you don't want to go off the beaten track. Rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews. | Google

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Yarrow Valley Country Park is a 700-acre parkland with a lake, wear adventure playground, cafe and visitor centre off Birkacre Road. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, with one person saying: "Plenty of benches and spots along the river to have a picnic and all sorts of entry and exit points to get you back into town or to the car park."

9. Yarrow Valley Country Park

Yarrow Valley Country Park is a 700-acre parkland with a lake, wear adventure playground, cafe and visitor centre off Birkacre Road. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, with one person saying: "Plenty of benches and spots along the river to have a picnic and all sorts of entry and exit points to get you back into town or to the car park." | National WorldPhoto: NW

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Spring Wood off Accrington Road, Whalley, is much lauded for its bluebell and ramson (wild garlic) displays. The semi-natural ancient woodland is one of the best examples in Lancashire and has Biological Heritage status. There is an access for all route, one leading to the centre of the wood, suitable for buggies and trampers, and a steeper path, climbing to the summit via the arboretum. Rates as 4.1/5 on Google Reviews.

10. Spring Wood, Whalley

Spring Wood off Accrington Road, Whalley, is much lauded for its bluebell and ramson (wild garlic) displays. The semi-natural ancient woodland is one of the best examples in Lancashire and has Biological Heritage status. There is an access for all route, one leading to the centre of the wood, suitable for buggies and trampers, and a steeper path, climbing to the summit via the arboretum. Rates as 4.1/5 on Google Reviews. | NWPhoto: NW

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This park rates as 4.5/5 on Google. One person said: "Lovely area of Garstang encompassing the river Wyre, great walking,picnic area, football rugby union and cricket for the sports fans. Just nice to meander."

11. Hudson Park, Garstang

This park rates as 4.5/5 on Google. One person said: "Lovely area of Garstang encompassing the river Wyre, great walking,picnic area, football rugby union and cricket for the sports fans. Just nice to meander." | UGCPhoto: UGC

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This area is famed for it's views and walks, and is a great place to picnic too. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, with visitors praising the picnic spots along the river and clean toilets. However, they warn that it gets very busy in the summer, and parking spaces are limited.

12. Crook O'Lune Picnic Ground, Halton

This area is famed for it's views and walks, and is a great place to picnic too. It rates as 4.7/5 on Google Reviews, with visitors praising the picnic spots along the river and clean toilets. However, they warn that it gets very busy in the summer, and parking spaces are limited.Photo: Marcus Leeming

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