The best picnic spots in London

The sun is out! Cue picnics, barbecues,outdoor swims and walks in the parks. It’s time to pack your hampers, get outside and explore the great outdoors.

With that in mind, we've put together some of the best picnic spots from across London from the famous to the secret and hard-to-find. Whether you're after a secluded spot, manicured lawns, a hub of activity or, erm, dinosaur statues, we've got you covered. From family-friendly picnic spots to hipster drenched options and parks overflowing with facilities, which include everything from boating lakes to museums, pop up cafes and city farms, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Want to know the park with the most instagrammable background? Or, how about one with sweeping views of London? Prefer to perch next to a palace or picnic near a bush? Browse our gallery of top picnic spots to find your ideal sun-filled patch of grass.