London's Best Picnic Spots

LONDON'S BEST PICNIC SPOTS

“The… SMOG. Am.. Ch-Choking...”

Calm down, Oliver Twist 🙄 No one’s been sent up a chimney in ages, but London still has a rep for being soot-central. There are peaceful pockets of green all over the city to explore, you just have to know where to find them 🔎

We’ve done the legwork for you and found London's best walks and picnic spots…

Stoke Newington to Hackney Wick

Best For: Water Babies 🌊

There’s a 4-mile walk that starts in Stoke Newington and weaves round the Lee Navigation waterway to Hackney Wick.

Sure, you’ll see Stokey’s historic bits, but there's also plenty of places to picnic. We like Springfield Park nature reserve for the chilled vibes and canalside eats.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Best For: Art Lovers 🎨

This is London’s first art walk. Pick it up at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and follow ‘The Line’ all the way to Greenwich Peninsula.

You're spoilt for choice for picnic spots, you’ll be passing by a zen blend of parkland, dockyards, and leafy lanes. NICE. Keep your peepers peeled for Alex Chinneck’s electric pylon sculpture and Joanna Rajkowska’s Hatchling sculpture.

Hampstead Circular Walk

Best for: Civilized Stroll

The Granddaddy of picnic spots in London. The big one. The OG.

Hampstead is the classy option for outdoor enthusiasts. There’s a circular walk that starts with a Parliament Hill climb. The jelly calves are worth it for the city skyline views and pretty ponds. You’ll also take in Kenwood House - a country house mansion.

Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk

Best for : A Royal Ramble 👑

Like your picnics with a side of serious options? This walk takes you through parks and by palaces and mansions.

If you do the whole thing you’ll end up seeing St James’s Park, Kensington Gardens, and Green Park. Not about the leg shred? You can pick this walk up from any side of the loop and customise the length.

Richmond to Ham House

Best for: Animal Enthusiasts 🦌

FENTON… JESUS CHRIST, FENTON!!!”

Return to the scene of the crime with a stroll from Richmond to Ham House. It’s a 4.5 mile-r and passes over the top of Richmond Hill before dropping down to the Thames and into Richmond Park for deer-spotting. Labs on leads.

Head out the other side of the park and you’ll hit Ham village - a charming little village.