Best picnic spots in Oxfordshire
Summer days are made for picnics; young or old, everyone loves a picnic. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids, a peaceful river bank or a hill with a view there are plenty of great picnic spots in Oxfordshire. Here are some of our favourites.
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Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames
One of the four sections of riverbank available for boat moorings in Henley-on-Thames, between Phyllis Court and Fawley Court, ideal for those who like open space.
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Harcourt Arboretum
Harcourt Arboretum, a 15-minute drive from Oxford, has been part of the Botanic Garden since 1963 and contains some of the finest conifer collections in the UK, set within 130 acres of historic Picturesque landscape.
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Oxford Botanic Garden
The Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in the UK and a year-round oasis of biodiversity with nearly 6,000 different types of plant.
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Port Meadow, Oxford
Port Meadow is one of the largest open spaces in the north of the city, and with unrestricted access, it can be enjoyed by all.
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Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park, Oxford
Located in the far north of the city, Cutteslowe and Sunnymead is the largest park in Oxford with plenty of space to play and so much to keep everyone busy.
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Christ Church Meadow, Oxford
Christ Church Meadow is a large tranquil pasture area in the heart of Oxford city, owned by Christ Church College, bordering the Cherwell and Isis rivers.
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South Park, Oxford
About South Park South Park is a park on Headington Hill in east Oxford, England. It is the largest park within Oxford city limits. It is open all day, every day and is 5 minutes walk from Cowley Road in East Oxford. South Park occupies 50 acres of open space, with magnificent views overlooking Oxford.…
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Rye Farm Meadow, Abingdon
About Rye Farm Meadow, Abingdon Visit the tranquil setting of Rye Farm Meadow in Abingdon-on-Thames to enjoy a glass or two of Prosecco. This relaxing meadow alongside the River Thames is just the place to unwind after a busy week. This famous market town boasts to be one of the oldest occupied towns in Britain,…
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Greys Court, Henley-on-Thames
Greys Court is a Tudor country house and delightful gardens in the idyllic setting of the southern Chiltern Hills at Rotherfield Greys, near Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire.
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Farmoor Reservoir
About Farmoor Reservoir Farmoor Reservoir is a man-made reservoir situated five miles west of Oxford. Split into two lakes, it covers an area of 400 acres in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside. Farmoor is surrounded by beautiful countryside with woodland views and the River Thames nearby. Close by, there are three nature reserves; Pinkhill,…
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Oxford University Parks
Oxford University Parks is conveniently located right at the heart of Oxford, and offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the City.
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Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Built between 1874 and 1889 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, Waddesdon Manor is an extraordinary French Renaissance-style chateau located in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, approximately 14 miles from Bicester and 25 miles from Oxford.
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Waterperry Gardens
Just a stone’s throw from Oxford nestles Waterperry Gardens, a magical place where you are surrounded by beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers, classical borders, modern planting, secret corners and long vistas.